Least Dense in Gelderland

Top 77 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Gelderland

1 Doornsteeg 132/mi²

2 Matendonk 213/mi²

3 Hengstdal 233/mi²

4 Matenveld 241/mi²

5 Zelhem 252/mi²

6 Woudhuis 260/mi²

7 Orden 261/mi²

8 Ermelo 268/mi²

9 Ruurlo 280/mi²

10 Hatert 339/mi²

11 Eibergen 363/mi²

12 Heerde 367/mi²

13 Veldhuizen 403/mi²

14 Neede 435/mi²

15 Leesten 480/mi²

16 Lochem 480/mi²

17 t Harde 487/mi²

18 Aalten 511/mi²

19 Lindenholt 535/mi²

20 Vaassen 616/mi²

21 Lunteren 638/mi²

22 Putten 639/mi²

23 Rheden 672/mi²

24 Wehl 773/mi²

25 Nijkerk 940/mi²

26 Druten 980/mi²

27 Nunspeet 989/mi²

28 Apeldoorn 1,038/mi²

29 Kerkdriel 1,046/mi²

30 Voorthuizen 1,077/mi²

31 Eerbeek 1,089/mi²

32 Groesbeek 1,101/mi²

33 Epe 1,139/mi²

34 Gendt 1,146/mi²

35 Opheusden 1,184/mi²

36 Warnsveld 1,243/mi²

37 Didam 1,249/mi²

38 Varsseveld 1,253/mi²

39 Hattem 1,272/mi²

40 Brummen 1,292/mi²

41 Westervoort 1,298/mi²

42 Bennekom 1,346/mi²

43 Scherpenzeel 1,393/mi²

44 Borculo 1,441/mi²

45 Bemmel 1,482/mi²

46 Elst 1,527/mi²

47 Renkum 1,570/mi²

48 Barneveld 1,783/mi²

49 Ede 1,869/mi²

50 Harderwijk 2,093/mi²

51 Twello 2,093/mi²

52 Zutphen 2,188/mi²

53 Wijchen 2,191/mi²

54 Culemborg 2,224/mi²

55 Zevenaar 2,228/mi²

56 Doetinchem 2,256/mi²

57 Doesburg 2,305/mi²

58 Dieren 2,348/mi²

59 Wisch 2,509/mi²

60 Oosterbeek 2,572/mi²

61 Huissen 2,637/mi²

62 Winterswijk 2,638/mi²

63 Groenlo 2,755/mi²

64 Wageningen 2,837/mi²

65 Beuningen 2,938/mi²

66 Velp 2,940/mi²

67 Duiven 3,188/mi²

68 Lent 3,319/mi²

69 Ulft 3,492/mi²

70 Geldermalsen 3,496/mi²

71 Elburg 3,575/mi²

72 Dinxperlo 3,662/mi²

73 Tiel 3,917/mi²

74 Arnhem 4,143/mi²

75 Lichtenvoorde 4,392/mi²

76 Nijmegen 5,886/mi²

77 Zaltbommel 6,252/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Gelderland offer spacious living with more land per resident. Doornsteeg has just 132 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 Doornsteeg, there are only 132 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 210,641 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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