Least Dense in Dagestan

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Least Dense — Dagestan

1 Shamkhal-Termen 4/mi²

2 Sulak 4/mi²

3 Ansalta 5/mi²

4 Novyy Khushet 5/mi²

5 Shamkhal 5/mi²

6 Tarki 7/mi²

7 Al’burikent 7/mi²

8 Leninkent 9/mi²

9 Semender 10/mi²

10 Verkhneye Kazanishche 20/mi²

11 Urkarakh 26/mi²

12 Chirkey 26/mi²

13 Kyakhulay 26/mi²

14 Nizhneye Kazanishche 26/mi²

15 Dorgeli 37/mi²

16 Nizhniy Dzhengutay 38/mi²

17 Gubden 62/mi²

18 Akhty 67/mi²

19 Korkmaskala 68/mi²

20 Andi 73/mi²

21 Untsukul’ 77/mi²

22 Novokayakent 78/mi²

23 Sergokala 85/mi²

24 Tarumovka 102/mi²

25 Kochubey 106/mi²

26 Kasumkent 121/mi²

27 Endirey 130/mi²

28 Leninaul 131/mi²

29 Aksay 137/mi²

30 Gedzhukh 152/mi²

31 Karabudakhkent 172/mi²

32 Khadzhalmakhi 173/mi²

33 Novyy Chirkey 212/mi²

34 Gergebil’ 224/mi²

35 Kayakent 241/mi²

36 Madzhalis 275/mi²

37 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 337/mi²

38 Bavtugay 341/mi²

39 Novyy Sulak 344/mi²

40 Levashi 367/mi²

41 Terekli-Mekteb 370/mi²

42 Magaramkent 412/mi²

43 Pervomayskoye 455/mi²

44 Chontaul 527/mi²

45 Mamedkala 609/mi²

46 Dylym 661/mi²

47 Ulluaya 678/mi²

48 Babayurt 702/mi²

49 Mutsalaul 708/mi²

50 Kizilyurt 1,730/mi²

51 Belidzhi 2,155/mi²

52 Makhachkala 3,299/mi²

53 Tyube 3,421/mi²

54 Derbent 3,942/mi²

55 Manas 4,274/mi²

56 Kizlyar 4,366/mi²

57 Izberbash 4,743/mi²

58 Dubki 5,069/mi²

59 Kaspiysk 6,417/mi²

60 Buynaksk 7,749/mi²

61 Dagestanskiye Ogni 7,775/mi²

62 Khasavyurt 8,214/mi²

63 Shamil’kala 21,706/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Dagestan offer spacious living with more land per resident. Shamkhal-Termen has just 4 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 Shamkhal-Termen, there are only 4 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 7,722,548 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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