Least Dense in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Top 48 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

1 Abdul Khel 8/mi²

2 Karak 11/mi²

3 Sarai Naurang 13/mi²

4 Paharpur 16/mi²

5 Lachi 21/mi²

6 Lakki 24/mi²

7 Doaba 28/mi²

8 Kulachi 35/mi²

9 Tank 45/mi²

10 Batwar Salarzai 47/mi²

11 Baffa 49/mi²

12 Thal 56/mi²

13 Akora Khattak 67/mi²

14 Inzari 68/mi²

15 Khar 68/mi²

16 Musa Banda/Musa khan kallay 68/mi²

17 Zaida 102/mi²

18 Hangu 110/mi²

19 Upper Dir 115/mi²

20 Bat Khela 119/mi²

21 Utmanzai 130/mi²

22 Risalpur Cantonment 137/mi²

23 Khalabat 148/mi²

24 Amangarh 160/mi²

25 Tangi 177/mi²

26 Dursh Khela 215/mi²

27 Haripur 216/mi²

28 Buni 216/mi²

29 Shorkot 249/mi²

30 Shabqadar 253/mi²

31 Pabbi 256/mi²

32 Havelian 283/mi²

33 Nowshera Kalan 333/mi²

34 Nowshera Cantonment 367/mi²

35 Swabi 369/mi²

36 Topi 378/mi²

37 Jahangira 411/mi²

38 Charsadda 456/mi²

39 Kohat 571/mi²

40 Abbottabad 1,047/mi²

41 Mingora 1,070/mi²

42 Tordher 1,081/mi²

43 Mardan 1,231/mi²

44 Battagram 2,673/mi²

45 Dera Ismail Khan 2,820/mi²

46 Bannu 5,083/mi²

47 Mansehra 5,150/mi²

48 Peshawar 9,805/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa offer spacious living with more land per resident. Abdul Khel has just 8 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 Abdul Khel, there are only 8 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 3,560,460 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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