Least Dense in Sakha

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Least Dense — Sakha

1 Aykhal 4/mi²

2 Ust-Nera 5/mi²

3 Berdigestyakh 6/mi²

4 Khandyga 7/mi²

5 Amga 15/mi²

6 Chernyshevskiy 16/mi²

7 Tiksi 34/mi²

8 Suntar 57/mi²

9 Nizhniy Kuranakh 70/mi²

10 Chul’man 182/mi²

11 Mokhsogollokh 324/mi²

12 Borogontsy 391/mi²

13 Churapcha 555/mi²

14 Mayya 584/mi²

15 Namtsy 692/mi²

16 Ytyk-Kyuyël’ 827/mi²

17 Mirny 849/mi²

18 Markha 862/mi²

19 Tommot 900/mi²

20 Verkhnevilyuysk 924/mi²

21 Zhatay 958/mi²

22 Lensk 1,252/mi²

23 Nyurba 1,359/mi²

24 Vilyuysk 1,431/mi²

25 Olyokminsk 1,904/mi²

26 Aldan 1,917/mi²

27 Pokrovsk 2,297/mi²

28 Neryungri 2,768/mi²

29 Yakutsk 5,002/mi²

30 Udachny 19,826/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Sakha offer spacious living with more land per resident. Aykhal 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 Aykhal, there are only 4 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 7,093,740 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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