Least Dense in Gyeonggi-do

Top 30 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Gyeonggi-do

1 Yangp'yŏng 246/mi²
2 Yeoju 486/mi²
3 Gapyeong 595/mi²
4 Anseong 903/mi²
5 Munsan 1,699/mi²
6 Gwangju 2,388/mi²
7 Yangju 2,388/mi²
8 Gwangjeok 2,388/mi²
9 Pyeongtaek 2,505/mi²
10 Hwaseong-si 3,780/mi²
11 Wabu 4,271/mi²
12 Hanam 9,180/mi²
13 Pubal 9,565/mi²
14 Goyang-si 10,290/mi²
15 Ansan-si 10,805/mi²
16 Anyang-si 12,805/mi²
17 Osan 13,918/mi²
18 Guri-si 14,002/mi²
19 Icheon-si 17,174/mi²
20 Gunpo 19,262/mi²
21 Paju 19,574/mi²
22 Hwado 24,641/mi²
23 Suwon 26,397/mi²
24 Seongnam-si 34,418/mi²
25 Bucheon-si 37,443/mi²
26 Namyangju 249,859/mi²
27 Onam 249,859/mi²
28 Uiwang 370,470/mi²
29 Uijeongbu-si 503,613/mi²
30 Gwangmyeong 548,312/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Gyeonggi-do offer spacious living with more land per resident. Yangp'yŏng has just 246 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 Yangp'yŏng, there are only 246 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 113,331 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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