Least Dense in West Bank

Top 52 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - West Bank

1 ‘Illār 25/mi²
2 Kafr Rā‘ī 27/mi²
3 Bal‘ā 29/mi²
4 ‘Anabtā 30/mi²
5 Wādī al Jawz 158/mi²
6 Ţūbās 193/mi²
7 Qalandiyā 311/mi²
8 ‘Aţārūt 311/mi²
9 Bayt Ḩanīnā 328/mi²
10 Old City 438/mi²
11 ‘Aqrabā 587/mi²
12 Karney Shomron 694/mi²
13 Birqīn 765/mi²
14 Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah 809/mi²
15 Bayt Līd 887/mi²
16 Silwād 965/mi²
17 Jericho 1,019/mi²
18 Abū Dīs 1,075/mi²
19 Qibyah 1,121/mi²
20 Dhannābah 1,146/mi²
21 Yaţţā 1,237/mi²
22 Qabāţīyah 1,252/mi²
23 Baytūnyā 1,267/mi²
24 Ma‘ale Adummim 1,358/mi²
25 Alfei Menasheh 1,368/mi²
26 Dūrā 1,419/mi²
27 ‘Anātā 1,433/mi²
28 Ḩalḩūl 1,877/mi²
29 Ḩablah 2,563/mi²
30 Bayt Jālā 2,686/mi²
31 Bet Arye 2,763/mi²
32 East Jerusalem 2,869/mi²
33 Bethlehem 3,109/mi²
34 Ḩizmā 3,324/mi²
35 Janīn 3,466/mi²
36 Al Khaḑir 3,738/mi²
37 Taffūḩ 4,051/mi²
38 Efrata 4,465/mi²
39 As Samū‘ 4,880/mi²
40 Bayt Sāḩūr 5,576/mi²
41 Al Bīrah 5,741/mi²
42 Ramallah 6,976/mi²
43 Ţūlkarm 7,329/mi²
44 Hebron 7,531/mi²
45 Beit El 7,964/mi²
46 Ad Dawḩah 9,536/mi²
47 Givat Zeev 9,850/mi²
48 Oranit 11,194/mi²
49 Dayr al Ghuşūn 11,931/mi²
50 Nablus 15,861/mi²
51 ‘Awartā 33,591/mi²
52 Balāţah 171,460/mi²

The least densely populated cities in West Bank offer spacious living with more land per resident. ‘Illār has just 25 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 ‘Illār, there are only 25 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 1,123,223 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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