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Least Dense in Nigeria

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense — Nigeria

1 Gwasoro 30 1/mi²
2 New Shagunnu 31 1/mi²
3 Konkwesso 31 1/mi²
4 Suya 30 1/mi²
5 Bokani 31 2/mi²
6 Wawa 31 2/mi²
7 Ukata 31 2/mi²
8 Kuta 31 3/mi²
9 Riti 43 3/mi²
10 Yashikira 30 3/mi²
11 Beli 43 3/mi²
12 Babana 31 3/mi²
13 Auna 31 4/mi²
14 Mutum Biyu 43 4/mi²
15 Akko 55 4/mi²
16 Mokwa 31 4/mi²
17 Toungo 35 4/mi²
18 Dengi 49 4/mi²
19 Amassoma 52 5/mi²
20 Baissa 43 5/mi²
21 Kusheriki 31 5/mi²
22 Gassol 43 5/mi²
23 Okuta 30 5/mi²
24 Ijebu-Ife 16 5/mi²
25 Duku 31 6/mi²
26 Akankpa 22 6/mi²
27 Siluko 37 6/mi²
28 Ibeto 31 6/mi²
29 Abocho 41 7/mi²
30 Kaiama 30 7/mi²
31 Buga 56 7/mi²
32 Kwolla 49 8/mi²
33 Adoru 41 8/mi²
34 Aliade 26 8/mi²
35 Ibi 43 8/mi²
36 Tokombere 27 8/mi²
37 Badeggi 31 8/mi²
38 Kukawa 27 9/mi²
39 Dadiya 55 9/mi²
40 Ifon 48 9/mi²
41 Gembu 43 9/mi²
42 Hinna 55 9/mi²
43 Damboa 27 9/mi²
44 Gujba 44 9/mi²
45 Mayo-Belwa 35 9/mi²
46 Yandev 26 9/mi²
47 Rabah 51 9/mi²
48 Twon-Brass 52 9/mi²
49 Dan Sadau 57 10/mi²
50 Yuli 46 10/mi²
51 Ago-Are 32 10/mi²
52 Icheu 41 11/mi²
53 Dekina 41 11/mi²
54 Owode 16 11/mi²
55 Takum 26 11/mi²
56 Yelwa 49 11/mi²
57 Dukku 55 12/mi²
58 Adani 47 12/mi²
59 Rijau 31 12/mi²
60 Alapa 32 12/mi²
61 Imeko 16 12/mi²
62 Lame 46 12/mi²
63 Bode Saadu 30 13/mi²
64 Ejirin 05 13/mi²
65 Kwali 11 13/mi²
66 Nasarawa 56 13/mi²
67 Illushi 37 13/mi²
68 Garko 55 14/mi²
69 Panyam 49 14/mi²
70 Igbor 26 14/mi²
71 Lapai 31 14/mi²
72 Ore 48 14/mi²
73 Ngurore 35 14/mi²
74 Tsafe 57 14/mi²
75 Bugana 41 14/mi²
76 Lau 43 15/mi²
77 Birniwa 39 15/mi²
78 Ganye 35 15/mi²
79 Mando 23 16/mi²
80 Isanlu-Itedoijowa 41 16/mi²
81 Goronyo 51 16/mi²
82 Agaie 31 16/mi²
83 Zaki Biam 26 16/mi²
84 Gakem 22 16/mi²
85 Jebba 30 16/mi²
86 Burutu 36 16/mi²
87 Tegina 31 17/mi²
88 Koton-Karfe 41 17/mi²
89 Yajiwa 27 17/mi²
90 Ogurugu 41 17/mi²
91 Kafarati 55 18/mi²
92 Holma 35 18/mi²
93 Bornu Yassu 27 18/mi²
94 Igarra 37 19/mi²
95 Kazaure 39 19/mi²
96 Ikem 47 19/mi²
97 Deba 55 20/mi²
98 Bokkos 49 20/mi²
99 Obubra 22 21/mi²
100 Agenebode 37 21/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Nigeria offer spacious living with more land per resident. Gwasoro has just 1 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 Gwasoro, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 20,498,824 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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