Least Dense in Nepal

Top 57 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Nepal

1 Lobuche 1 12/mi²
2 Dhulikhel 3 58/mi²
3 Rāmechhāp 3 83/mi²
4 Chautārā 3 89/mi²
5 Kusma 4 117/mi²
6 Ilām 1 150/mi²
7 Bāgluṅ 4 163/mi²
8 Birendranagar 6 171/mi²
9 Jumla 6 216/mi²
10 Amargaḍhi̇̄ 7 220/mi²
11 Dārchulā 7 237/mi²
12 Chainpur 7 239/mi²
13 Wāliṅ 4 300/mi²
14 Besisahar 6 313/mi²
15 Triyuga 1 338/mi²
16 Dailekh 6 346/mi²
17 Tulsi̇̄pur 5 347/mi²
18 Khā̃dbāri̇̄ 1 372/mi²
19 kankrabari Dovan 3 507/mi²
20 Bhadrapur 1 525/mi²
21 Dhankutā 1 545/mi²
22 Panauti 3 601/mi²
23 Panauti̇̄ 3 601/mi²
24 Chari̇̄koṭ 3 639/mi²
25 Siraha 2 650/mi²
26 Tānsen 5 686/mi²
28 Ghorahi 5 775/mi²
29 Ṭikāpur 7 835/mi²
30 Hetauda 3 838/mi²
31 Gulariyā 5 998/mi²
32 Dhangaḍhi̇̄ 7 1,009/mi²
33 Jaleshwar 2 1,123/mi²
34 Dipayal 7 1,222/mi²
35 Lahān 2 1,319/mi²
36 Bhimdatta 7 1,582/mi²
37 Inaruwa 1 1,614/mi²
38 Malaṅgawā 2 1,726/mi²
39 Rājbirāj 2 1,757/mi²
40 Īṭahari̇̄ 1 2,058/mi²
41 Nepalgunj 5 2,185/mi²
42 Bharatpur 3 2,210/mi²
43 Janakpur 2 2,527/mi²
44 Gaur 2 2,836/mi²
45 Siddharthanagar 5 4,564/mi²
46 Butwāl 5 4,972/mi²
47 Bhattarai Danda 4 6,639/mi²
48 Birgañj 2 9,235/mi²
49 Ki̇̄rtipur 3 9,850/mi²
50 Biratnagar 1 10,742/mi²
51 Pokhara 4 16,366/mi²
52 Madhyapur Thimi 3 18,744/mi²
53 Bhaktapur 3 30,732/mi²
54 Banepā 3 31,455/mi²
55 Dharān 1 36,673/mi²
56 Kathmandu 3 44,304/mi²
57 Pātan 3 83,042/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Nepal offer spacious living with more land per resident. Lobuche has just 12 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 Lobuche, there are only 12 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 2,233,846 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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