Least Dense in Somalia

Top 63 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Somalia

1 Iskushuban 03 1/mi²

2 Las Khorey 12 1/mi²

3 Garadag 12 2/mi²

4 Cadale 13 2/mi²

5 Dhuusamarreeb 05 2/mi²

6 Ceelbuur 05 2/mi²

7 Caluula 03 2/mi²

8 Oodweyne 19 2/mi²

9 Bandarbeyla 03 2/mi²

10 Bargaal 03 2/mi²

11 Saacow 08 2/mi²

12 Buulobarde 07 3/mi²

13 Saaxo 10 3/mi²

14 Agabar 20 3/mi²

15 Eyl 18 3/mi²

16 Saylac 21 4/mi²

17 Bereeda 03 4/mi²

18 Qandala 03 5/mi²

19 Ceeldheer 05 5/mi²

20 Buhodle 19 5/mi²

21 Yeed 01 5/mi²

22 Yagoori 22 5/mi²

23 Diinsoor 04 5/mi²

24 Mahaddayweyne 13 6/mi²

25 Baki 21 6/mi²

26 Waajid 01 6/mi²

27 Jalalaqsi 07 9/mi²

28 Wanlaweyn 14 10/mi²

29 Tog Wajaale 20 11/mi²

30 Dhamas 06 12/mi²

31 Laascaanood 22 13/mi²

32 Kaambooni 09 17/mi²

33 Gebiley 20 39/mi²

34 Xuddur 01 39/mi²

35 Hobyo 10 40/mi²

36 Garbahaarrey 06 40/mi²

37 Ruqi 21 43/mi²

38 El Dibir 03 68/mi²

39 Buurhakaba 04 87/mi²

40 Luuq 06 106/mi²

41 Ceerigaabo 12 108/mi²

42 Dhabad 05 114/mi²

43 Jamaame 09 133/mi²

44 Baardheere 06 133/mi²

45 Jilib 08 137/mi²

46 Qoryooley 14 162/mi²

47 Marka 14 163/mi²

48 Gaalkacyo 10 194/mi²

49 Afgooye 14 206/mi²

50 Balanbale 05 215/mi²

51 Beled Hawo 06 230/mi²

52 Cabudwaaq 05 379/mi²

53 Baidoa 04 408/mi²

54 Jawhar 13 4,879/mi²

55 Beledweyne 07 5,977/mi²

56 Garoowe 18 8,245/mi²

57 Burao 19 9,183/mi²

58 Kismayo 09 14,479/mi²

59 Bosaso 03 16,045/mi²

60 Hargeysa 20 37,510/mi²

61 Mogadishu 02 73,625/mi²

62 Borama 21 110,507/mi²

63 Berbera 20 125,567/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Somalia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Iskushuban has just 1 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 Iskushuban, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 27,878,400 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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