Least Dense in Papua New Guinea

Top 28 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Papua New Guinea

1 Aitape 18 1/mi²

2 Kokoda 04 1/mi²

3 Ialibu 05 1/mi²

4 Kainantu 09 1/mi²

5 Tabubil 06 2/mi²

6 Kiunga 06 2/mi²

7 Kerema 02 18/mi²

8 Lorengau 13 18/mi²

9 Rabaul 10 25/mi²

10 Tari 21 26/mi²

11 Kundiawa 08 30/mi²

12 Alotau 03 32/mi²

13 Vanimo 18 35/mi²

14 Kavieng 15 46/mi²

15 Wewak 11 57/mi²

16 Kokopo 10 58/mi²

17 Goroka 09 58/mi²

18 Kimbe 17 59/mi²

19 Mendi 05 83/mi²

20 Madang 12 86/mi²

21 Popondetta 04 90/mi²

22 Mount Hagen 16 106/mi²

23 Arawa 07 127/mi²

24 Lae 14 241/mi²

25 Wau 14 2,961/mi²

26 Port Moresby 20 3,062/mi²

27 Bulolo 14 3,247/mi²

28 Daru 06 4,146/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Papua New Guinea offer spacious living with more land per resident. Aitape 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 Aitape, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 27,878,400 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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