Least Dense in Laos

Top 31 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Laos

1 Salavan 19 5/mi²

2 Muang Hôngsa 13 9/mi²

3 Luang Prabang 17 10/mi²

4 Sainyabuli 13 12/mi²

5 Borikhan 23 14/mi²

6 Ban Muang-Nan 17 18/mi²

7 Muang Không 02 21/mi²

8 Muang Xay 07 21/mi²

9 Ban Nambak 17 26/mi²

10 Ban Siphôm 13 26/mi²

11 Champasak 02 27/mi²

12 Xam Nua 03 29/mi²

13 Ban Bachiang 02 29/mi²

14 Muang Phôn-Hông 27 35/mi²

15 Vang Vieng 27 37/mi²

16 Muang Sing 16 37/mi²

17 Ban Xèpôn 20 39/mi²

18 Ban Houayxay 22 42/mi²

19 Ban Napè 23 43/mi²

20 Ban Laongam 19 46/mi²

21 Phôngsali 18 46/mi²

22 Ban Houakhoua 22 52/mi²

23 Ban Xénô 20 64/mi²

24 Pakxan 23 73/mi²

25 Sekong 26 114/mi²

26 Muang Phônsavan 14 125/mi²

27 Vientiane 24 130/mi²

28 Thakhèk 15 280/mi²

29 Savannakhet 20 470/mi²

30 Pakse 02 1,404/mi²

31 Ban Khoan 22 3,724/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Laos offer spacious living with more land per resident. Salavan has just 5 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 Salavan, there are only 5 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 5,320,305 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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