Least Dense in Eastern Province

Top 30 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Eastern Province

1 Al Ju‘aymah 18/mi²
2 Julayjilah 19/mi²
3 Al Muţayrifī 21/mi²
4 Al Markaz 22/mi²
5 At Tūbī 25/mi²
6 Al Jafr 29/mi²
7 Al Awjām 30/mi²
8 Al Qārah 34/mi²
9 Umm as Sāhik 39/mi²
10 Al Qurayn 42/mi²
11 Al Munayzilah 57/mi²
12 Al Baţţālīyah 62/mi²
13 ‘Inak 65/mi²
14 Qaisumah 74/mi²
15 Aţ Ţaraf 74/mi²
16 Al ‘Awwāmīyah 80/mi²
17 Şafwá 150/mi²
18 Raḩīmah 171/mi²
19 Al Khafjī 196/mi²
20 Tārūt 279/mi²
21 Al Qaţīf 310/mi²
22 Thuqbah 872/mi²
23 Khobar 997/mi²
24 Al Mubarraz 1,011/mi²
25 Al Jubayl 1,190/mi²
26 Hafar Al-Batin 1,393/mi²
27 Al Hufūf 2,296/mi²
28 Dammam 2,924/mi²
29 Dhahran 3,578/mi²
30 Sayhāt 34,928/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Eastern Province offer spacious living with more land per resident. Al Ju‘aymah has just 18 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 Al Ju‘aymah, there are only 18 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 1,552,249 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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