Least Dense in North Holland

Top 64 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — North Holland

1 Dapperbuurt 96/mi²

2 Kerkelanden 235/mi²

3 Oosteinde 333/mi²

4 Muiden 372/mi²

5 Andijk 376/mi²

6 Blaricum 381/mi²

7 Nieuw-Loosdrecht 525/mi²

8 Anna Paulowna 554/mi²

9 Medemblik 576/mi²

10 Obdam 703/mi²

11 Den Helder 777/mi²

12 Ouderkerk aan de Amstel 787/mi²

13 Warmenhuizen 813/mi²

14 Zandvoort 855/mi²

15 Edam 910/mi²

16 Aalsmeer 985/mi²

17 Kortenhoef 1,087/mi²

18 Akersloot 1,184/mi²

19 Uitgeest 1,195/mi²

20 Naarden 1,314/mi²

21 Assendelft 1,815/mi²

22 Limmen 1,872/mi²

23 Kudelstaart 1,884/mi²

24 Nieuw-Vennep 1,918/mi²

25 Weesp 1,956/mi²

26 Noord-Scharwoude 2,213/mi²

27 Schagen 2,278/mi²

28 Julianadorp 2,350/mi²

29 Laren 2,408/mi²

30 Castricum 2,542/mi²

31 Zuid-Scharwoude 2,558/mi²

32 Broek op Langedijk 2,589/mi²

33 Opmeer 2,613/mi²

34 Bergen 2,620/mi²

35 Enkhuizen 2,722/mi²

36 Zwanenburg 2,784/mi²

37 Heerhugowaard 3,084/mi²

38 Heemskerk 3,184/mi²

39 Heiloo 3,289/mi²

40 Hoorn 3,538/mi²

41 IJmuiden 3,747/mi²

42 Sint Pancras 4,384/mi²

43 Diemen 4,495/mi²

44 Huizen 4,581/mi²

45 Hilversum 4,686/mi²

46 Amstelveen 4,868/mi²

47 Volendam 4,955/mi²

48 Beverwijk 5,257/mi²

49 Alkmaar 6,461/mi²

50 Velserbroek 6,704/mi²

51 Hoofddorp 6,741/mi²

52 Heemstede 6,872/mi²

53 Uithoorn 7,275/mi²

54 Bennebroek 7,449/mi²

55 Velsen-Zuid 7,806/mi²

56 Zaandam 8,075/mi²

57 Purmerend 8,451/mi²

58 Bussum 8,515/mi²

59 Amsterdam 8,771/mi²

60 Amsterdam-Zuidoost 9,943/mi²

61 Zaandijk 10,892/mi²

62 Den Burg 11,377/mi²

63 Haarlem 13,119/mi²

64 Zaanstad 13,842/mi²

The least densely populated cities in North Holland offer spacious living with more land per resident. Dapperbuurt has just 96 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 Dapperbuurt, there are only 96 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 290,824 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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