Least Dense in Rwanda

Top 49 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Rwanda

1 Gahini 11 102/mi²

2 Bugaragara 11 133/mi²

3 Umutara 11 212/mi²

4 Ruhuha 11 305/mi²

5 Cyato 14 307/mi²

6 Kinigi 13 368/mi²

7 Rangiro 14 408/mi²

8 Mabanza 14 424/mi²

9 Mugina 15 482/mi²

10 Kora 14 493/mi²

11 Nyamata 11 586/mi²

12 Bushekeri 14 592/mi²

13 Mukingo 13 606/mi²

14 Ruhango 15 609/mi²

15 Gitesi 14 707/mi²

16 Kamuhanda / Ruyenzi 15 735/mi²

17 Karambi 14 806/mi²

18 Gisenyi 14 818/mi²

19 Mahembe 14 829/mi²

20 Macuba 14 903/mi²

21 Karengera 14 908/mi²

22 Kayonza 11 914/mi²

23 Gihombo 14 976/mi²

24 Gikongoro 15 985/mi²

25 Kirimbi 14 1,149/mi²

26 Kirambo 14 1,231/mi²

27 Bushenge 14 1,251/mi²

28 Mukamira 14 1,416/mi²

29 Nyanza 15 1,422/mi²

30 Ngororero 14 1,428/mi²

31 Kagano 14 1,548/mi²

32 Nzega 15 1,585/mi²

33 Byumba 13 1,599/mi²

34 Kibungo 11 1,728/mi²

35 Kibuye 14 1,797/mi²

36 Shangi 14 1,801/mi²

37 Shyorongi 13 1,805/mi²

38 Nyabitekeli 14 1,873/mi²

39 Rwamagana 11 1,915/mi²

40 Busogo 13 2,098/mi²

41 Ndera 12 2,146/mi²

42 Bugarama 14 2,511/mi²

43 Muhanga 15 3,158/mi²

44 Kigali 12 4,019/mi²

45 Cyangugu 14 4,979/mi²

46 Gitarama 15 5,631/mi²

47 Nyagatare 11 6,477/mi²

48 Butare 15 8,013/mi²

49 Musanze 13 15,414/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Rwanda offer spacious living with more land per resident. Gahini has just 102 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 Gahini, there are only 102 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 274,124 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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