Least Dense in Mongolia

Top 30 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Mongolia

1 Hongor 23 6/mi²
2 Kharkhorin 15 8/mi²
3 Tsengel 13 11/mi²
4 Altai 10 21/mi²
5 Choyr 24 29/mi²
6 Sharïngol 16 37/mi²
7 Zamiin Uud 07 55/mi²
8 Zuunmod 18 79/mi²
9 Tsetserleg 01 105/mi²
10 Dalandzadgad 14 135/mi²
11 Nalayh 20 160/mi²
12 Bulgan 21 319/mi²
13 Choibalsan 06 352/mi²
14 Ulaangom 19 494/mi²
15 Horgo 01 536/mi²
16 Baruun-Urt 17 628/mi²
17 Khovd 12 963/mi²
18 Bayanhongor 02 1,062/mi²
19 Sühbaatar 16 1,264/mi²
20 Uliastay 09 1,315/mi²
21 Erdenet 25 1,330/mi²
22 Höshööt 03 1,373/mi²
23 Dzuunmod 18 1,978/mi²
24 Darhan 23 2,677/mi²
25 Saynshand 07 2,710/mi²
26 Mandalgovi 08 2,903/mi²
27 Arvayheer 15 3,928/mi²
28 Buga 03 7,006/mi²
29 Ölgii 03 7,006/mi²
30 Mörön 13 14,176/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Mongolia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Hongor has just 6 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 Hongor, there are only 6 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 4,951,758 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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