Least Dense in Kenya

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Kenya

1 Kibwezi 32 8/mi²
2 Mwatate 47 8/mi²
3 Baringo 10 9/mi²
4 Witu 30 10/mi²
5 Il 19 11/mi²
6 Kapsowar 14 11/mi²
7 Marigat 10 11/mi²
8 Maji Mazuri 10 11/mi²
9 Engineer 43 12/mi²
10 Lolgorien 41 16/mi²
11 Sultan Hamud 32 17/mi²
12 Chaka 44 17/mi²
13 Olulung’a 41 19/mi²
14 Makutano 55 21/mi²
15 Takaba 33 23/mi²
16 Naro Moru 44 26/mi²
17 Wote 32 27/mi²
18 Nyahururu 29 28/mi²
19 Makueni Boma 32 28/mi²
20 Othaya 44 28/mi²
21 Isinya 19 33/mi²
22 Lare 35 35/mi²
23 Chogoria 49 41/mi²
24 Kapenguria 55 41/mi²
25 Eldama Ravine 10 47/mi²
27 Kinango 28 51/mi²
28 Mairo Inya 43 51/mi²
29 Marsabit 34 52/mi²
30 Banissa 33 54/mi²
31 Kimana 19 58/mi²
32 Kimbimbi 24 62/mi²
33 Kiminini 50 66/mi²
34 Kangema 38 66/mi²
35 Mpeketoni 30 71/mi²
36 Gongoni 23 72/mi²
37 Gazi 28 73/mi²
38 Maai Mahiu 39 76/mi²
39 Mai 39 76/mi²
40 Mukurwe-ini 44 77/mi²
41 Kutus 24 83/mi²
42 Rodi 17 87/mi²
43 Kwale 28 90/mi²
44 Bomet 11 91/mi²
45 Kitui 27 91/mi²
46 Katito 26 92/mi²
47 Kerugoya 24 96/mi²
48 Msambweni 28 97/mi²
49 Timau 35 101/mi²
50 Kilgoris 41 101/mi²
51 Mau Narok 39 103/mi²
52 Sawa Sawa 28 105/mi²
53 Jebilat 42 120/mi²
54 Kaloleni 23 125/mi²
55 Sondu 21 130/mi²
56 Imara Daima Estate 05 136/mi²
57 Sololo 140/mi²
58 Kagio 24 142/mi²
59 Makutano 31 143/mi²
60 Awasi 26 152/mi²
61 Sindo 17 156/mi²
62 Nyansiongo 42 161/mi²
63 Keroka 42 162/mi²
64 Muhoroni 26 168/mi²
65 Ogunja 46 170/mi²
66 Usenge 46 170/mi²
67 Iten 14 170/mi²
68 Ol Kalou 43 171/mi²
69 Garissa 16 172/mi²
70 Malava 20 181/mi²
71 Matuu 31 184/mi²
72 Kajiado 19 186/mi²
73 Awendo 17 201/mi²
74 Shianda 20 207/mi²
75 Nanyuki 29 210/mi²
76 Takaungu 23 210/mi²
77 Ahero 26 213/mi²
78 Upper Gilgil 43 217/mi²
79 Sori 36 223/mi²
80 Kapsokwony 12 234/mi²
81 Vipingo 23 245/mi²
82 El Wak 33 248/mi²
83 Tinganga 22 249/mi²
84 Nandi Hills 40 259/mi²
85 Rironi 22 262/mi²
86 Dundori 39 263/mi²
87 Subukia 39 264/mi²
88 Maralal 45 275/mi²
89 Githiga A 22 282/mi²
90 Faza 30 283/mi²
91 Nkubu 35 294/mi²
92 Luanda 13 295/mi²
93 Kendu Bay 17 304/mi²
94 Athi River 31 304/mi²
95 Elburgon 39 323/mi²
96 Mariakani 23 323/mi²
97 Karatina 44 336/mi²
98 Lafey 33 344/mi²
99 Maragua 38 350/mi²
100 Narok 41 372/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Kenya offer spacious living with more land per resident. Kibwezi has just 8 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 Kibwezi, there are only 8 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 3,551,389 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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