Least Dense in Kazakhstan

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Kazakhstan

1 Bayanaul 11 1/mi²

2 Lepsy 12510144 1/mi²

3 Mayqayyng 11 1/mi²

4 Qarqaraly 12 1/mi²

5 Asubulak 15 1/mi²

6 Kishkenekol’ 16 1/mi²

7 Osakarovka 12 1/mi²

8 Kokpekty 1/mi²

9 Aksuat 1/mi²

10 Zhelezinka 11 1/mi²

11 Bayganin 04 1/mi²

12 Novaya Bukhtarma 15 1/mi²

13 Shubarshi 04 1/mi²

14 Zhaksy 03 1/mi²

15 Kalkaman 11 1/mi²

16 Kurchum 15 1/mi²

17 Moyynkum 17 2/mi²

18 Korday 17 2/mi²

19 Qusmuryn 13 2/mi²

20 Tughyl 15 2/mi²

21 Shubarkuduk 04 2/mi²

22 Saryozek 12510144 2/mi²

23 Narynkol 01 2/mi²

24 Irtyshsk 11 2/mi²

25 Fyodorov 13 2/mi²

26 Belousovka 15 2/mi²

27 Balkashino 03 2/mi²

28 Serebryansk 15 2/mi²

29 Kegen 01 2/mi²

30 Astrakhanka 03 2/mi²

31 Zhangaqorghan 14 2/mi²

32 Taiynsha 16 2/mi²

33 Tobol 13 2/mi²

34 Ushtobe 12510144 2/mi²

35 Glubokoye 15 2/mi²

36 Martuk 04 2/mi²

37 Urzhar 15 2/mi²

38 Badamsha 04 3/mi²

39 Zholymbet 03 3/mi²

40 Shortandy 03 3/mi²

41 Shayan 10 3/mi²

42 Terengköl 11 3/mi²

43 Shiyeli 14 3/mi²

44 Esil 03 4/mi²

45 Borovskoy 13 4/mi²

46 Turgen 01 4/mi²

47 Bakanas 01 4/mi²

48 Dossor 06 4/mi²

49 Khromtau 04 4/mi²

50 Balpyk Bi 12510144 4/mi²

51 Zaysan 15 5/mi²

52 Akkol’ 03 5/mi²

53 Sarykemer 17 5/mi²

54 Arkalyk 13 5/mi²

55 Otegen Batyra 01 5/mi²

56 Sastobe 10 6/mi²

57 Shu 17 6/mi²

58 Miyaly 06 6/mi²

59 Burunday 01 6/mi²

60 Maqat 06 6/mi²

61 Kazygurt 10 6/mi²

62 Arys 10 6/mi²

63 Temirlanovka 10 8/mi²

64 Zhumysker 8/mi²

65 Shar 12510143 8/mi²

66 Zharkent 12510144 9/mi²

67 Tyul’kubas 10 9/mi²

68 Shyngyrlau 07 9/mi²

69 Zhympity 07 9/mi²

70 Altay 15 10/mi²

71 Jıbek joly 01 10/mi²

72 Zhangatas 17 10/mi²

73 Terenozek 14 10/mi²

74 Ashchysay 10 11/mi²

75 Tasbuget 14 12/mi²

76 Aksu 11 14/mi²

77 Turar Ryskulov 10 15/mi²

78 Zhalagash 14 15/mi²

79 Kantagi 10 20/mi²

80 Leninskiy 11 20/mi²

81 Sholakkorgan 10 21/mi²

82 Nura 12 23/mi²

83 Konayev 01 25/mi²

84 Kalbatau 12510143 26/mi²

85 Aksu 10 26/mi²

86 Terekti 07 28/mi²

87 Ridder 15 28/mi²

88 Borodulikha 12510143 29/mi²

89 Shalkar 06 30/mi²

90 Tasqala 07 32/mi²

91 Zhansugurov 12510144 37/mi²

92 Karaaul 12510143 39/mi²

93 Saksaul’skiy 14 42/mi²

94 Chapayev 07 47/mi²

95 Sergeyevka 16 47/mi²

96 Novodolinskiy 12 50/mi²

97 Oytal 17 53/mi²

98 Ūst’-Talovka 15 59/mi²

99 Beyneu 09 59/mi²

100 Bestobe 03 60/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Kazakhstan offer spacious living with more land per resident. Bayanaul has just 1 people per square mile. These cities provide room to spread out with larger lot sizes and more open space.

Low-density cities typically feature more single-family homes with larger yards, easier parking, and less traffic congestion. They appeal to families seeking space, privacy, and access to nature without moving to a fully rural area.

While the spread-out nature of these cities means longer drives to amenities and greater reliance on personal vehicles, many residents value the trade-off for quieter neighborhoods and a more relaxed pace of life.

Did You Know?

1. In Bayanaul, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 27,878,400 square feet of city space.
2. Low-density cities often have significantly lower housing costs due to more available land for development.
3. Many of the least dense cities are located in the western United States, where vast open spaces define the landscape.

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