Least Dense in Mongolia

Top 37 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Mongolia

1 Jargalant 03 2/mi²

2 Bayan-Uhaa 09 2/mi²

3 Bor-Öndör 11 4/mi²

4 Tosontsengel 09 5/mi²

5 Hongor 23 6/mi²

6 Bogd 15 8/mi²

7 Kharkhorin 15 8/mi²

8 Dzüünharaa 16 9/mi²

9 Tsengel 13 11/mi²

10 Undurkhaan 11 16/mi²

11 Altai 10 21/mi²

12 Choyr 24 30/mi²

13 Sharïngol 16 37/mi²

14 Zamiin Uud 07 55/mi²

15 Zuunmod 18 79/mi²

16 Tsetserleg 01 104/mi²

17 Dalandzadgad 14 135/mi²

18 Nalayh 20 149/mi²

19 Choibalsan 06 413/mi²

20 Bulgan 21 450/mi²

21 Ulan Bator 20 465/mi²

22 Horgo 01 536/mi²

23 Ulaangom 19 565/mi²

24 Baruun-Urt 17 799/mi²

25 Khovd 12 1,102/mi²

26 Erdenet 25 1,218/mi²

27 Bayanhongor 02 1,252/mi²

28 Sühbaatar 16 1,309/mi²

29 Uliastay 09 1,315/mi²

30 Höshööt 03 1,373/mi²

31 Darhan 23 2,109/mi²

32 Dzuunmod 18 2,288/mi²

33 Saynshand 07 2,710/mi²

34 Mandalgovi 08 2,903/mi²

35 Arvayheer 15 3,928/mi²

36 Mörön 13 4,152/mi²

37 Ölgii 03 4,905/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Mongolia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Jargalant has just 2 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 Jargalant, there are only 2 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 15,662,022 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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