Least Dense in Malaysia

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Malaysia

2 Tenom 16 4/mi²
4 Kemajuan Tanah Rentam 06 5/mi²
5 Sematan 11 5/mi²
6 Kemayan 06 5/mi²
7 Kampung Pulai 02 6/mi²
8 Chaah Bahru 01 6/mi²
9 Teras 06 6/mi²
10 FELDA Maokil 01 7/mi²
11 Kampung Batu Lima 02 7/mi²
12 Ketengah Jaya 13 7/mi²
13 Balingian 11 7/mi²
14 Bongawan 16 7/mi²
15 Ayer Hitam 01 8/mi²
16 Lubok Antu 11 8/mi²
17 Kampung Tawar Besar 02 8/mi²
18 FELDA Soeharto 12 8/mi²
19 Gedangsa 12 8/mi²
20 Pantu 11 8/mi²
21 Kampung Siong 02 9/mi²
22 Kampung Sok 02 9/mi²
23 Karak 06 9/mi²
24 Pusing 07 9/mi²
25 Debak 11 10/mi²
26 Bagan Datoh 07 11/mi²
27 Bandau 16 11/mi²
28 Slim River 07 12/mi²
29 Oya 11 12/mi²
30 Kampong Gunong 03 12/mi²
31 Kuala Nerang 02 13/mi²
32 Maludam 11 13/mi²
33 Sabak Bernam 12 13/mi²
34 Kampong Sijangkang 12 14/mi²
35 Eco Sanctuary 12 14/mi²
36 Pekan Serkat 01 14/mi²
37 Kampung Olak Lempit 12 14/mi²
38 Roban 11 16/mi²
39 Simpang 07 16/mi²
40 Beruas 07 16/mi²
41 Kampung Oran 08 16/mi²
42 Kampung Padang Lalang 02 16/mi²
43 Tebengau 02 17/mi²
44 Kampung Naga Lilit 02 17/mi²
45 Machap 04 18/mi²
46 Sungai Kob 02 18/mi²
47 Padang Mat Sirat 02 18/mi²
48 Ayer Hangat 02 18/mi²
49 Bukit Pinang 02 18/mi²
50 Langgar 02 19/mi²
51 Kangkong 02 19/mi²
52 Niyor 01 19/mi²
53 Rembia 04 20/mi²
54 Binatang 11 20/mi²
55 Parit Raja 01 20/mi²
56 Sekinchan 12 20/mi²
57 Simunjan 11 21/mi²
58 Kampung Kuala Balah 03 21/mi²
59 Kampung Kunak 16 21/mi²
60 Kinarut 16 21/mi²
61 Kampung Cangkat Jering 07 22/mi²
62 Proton City 07 22/mi²
63 Kampung Pering 02 23/mi²
64 Alor Merah 02 23/mi²
65 Julau 11 23/mi²
66 Seri Iskandar 07 24/mi²
67 Kampung Selang 01 24/mi²
68 Tanjung Piandang 07 24/mi²
69 Dungun 13 24/mi²
70 Kampung Jerlun 02 24/mi²
71 Templer Bestari 12 25/mi²
72 Meru 12 25/mi²
73 Pantai Belimbing 04 25/mi²
74 Papar 16 26/mi²
75 Pasir Panjang 05 26/mi²
76 Kampung Umbai 04 26/mi²
77 Tikam Batu 02 26/mi²
78 Seremban 3 05 26/mi²
79 Kampung Bagan 01 27/mi²
80 Bukit Beruntung 12 27/mi²
81 Bagan Samak 02 27/mi²
82 Siburan 11 27/mi²
83 Melor 03 27/mi²
84 Bandar Baru Enstek 05 28/mi²
85 Tanah Rata 06 28/mi²
86 Pantai Cenang 02 28/mi²
87 Dengkil 12 28/mi²
88 Kampung Wakaf Stan 03 28/mi²
89 Pakan 11 28/mi²
93 Pantai Remis 07 29/mi²
94 Kanowit 11 29/mi²
95 Kampung Ayer Puteh 02 29/mi²
96 Sipitang 16 29/mi²
97 Gunong 02 29/mi²
98 Bandar Botanic 12 30/mi²
99 Kampong Tajar 02 30/mi²
100 Bandar Parklands 12 31/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Malaysia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah has just 4 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 Bandar Al-Muktafi Billah Shah, there are only 4 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 6,816,235 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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