Least Dense in Sabah

Top 20 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Sabah

1 Tenom 4/mi²
2 Bongawan 7/mi²
3 Bandau 11/mi²
4 Kampung Kunak 21/mi²
5 Kinarut 21/mi²
6 Papar 26/mi²
7 Sipitang 29/mi²
8 Taman Rajawali 32/mi²
9 Kuala Penyu 45/mi²
10 Tambunan 51/mi²
11 Semporna 95/mi²
12 Kudat 102/mi²
13 Bandar Labuan 171/mi²
14 Keningau 245/mi²
15 Putatan 247/mi²
16 Donggongon 406/mi²
17 Sandakan 453/mi²
18 Petagas 2,361/mi²
19 Kota Kinabalu 3,680/mi²
20 Tawau 5,274/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Sabah offer spacious living with more land per resident. Tenom 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 Tenom, there are only 4 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 6,653,556 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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