Least Dense in South Africa

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - South Africa

1 Qumbu 05 4/mi²
2 Cato Ridge 02 4/mi²
3 Manguzi 02 4/mi²
4 Magabeni 02 5/mi²
5 Tsolo 05 5/mi²
6 St Francis Bay 05 5/mi²
7 Mount Ayliff 05 5/mi²
8 Patensie 05 5/mi²
9 Peddie 05 5/mi²
10 Tweeling 03 5/mi²
11 Grootvlei 07 6/mi²
12 Senwamokgope 09 6/mi²
13 Oranjeville 03 6/mi²
14 Nqutu 02 6/mi²
15 Elandskraal 09 6/mi²
16 Phakamisa 05 6/mi²
17 Nondweni 02 6/mi²
18 Ilitha 05 7/mi²
19 Albert Falls 02 7/mi²
20 Ritchie 08 7/mi²
21 Lidgetton 02 7/mi²
22 Nthrowane 07 7/mi²
23 Kathu 08 7/mi²
24 Bathurst 05 7/mi²
25 Eden Glen Ext 60 06 8/mi²
26 Gemsbokspruit 07 8/mi²
27 Kwamhlanga 06 8/mi²
28 Trust Feed 02 9/mi²
29 Bizana 05 9/mi²
30 Nongoma 02 9/mi²
31 Langebaan 11 9/mi²
32 Weenen 02 9/mi²
33 Walkerville 06 9/mi²
34 Eastleigh 06 10/mi²
35 Port Saint John’s 05 10/mi²
36 Eden Glen 06 10/mi²
37 Mmametlhake 07 10/mi²
38 Leeuwfontein-C 07 11/mi²
39 Komga 05 11/mi²
40 Orange Farm 06 11/mi²
41 Languedoc 11 14/mi²
42 Kylemore 11 14/mi²
43 Carousel View 10 14/mi²
44 Kranshoek 11 15/mi²
45 Melmoth 02 19/mi²
46 Darnall 02 20/mi²
47 Moloto South 07 21/mi²
48 Greytown 02 21/mi²
49 Vaalbank 07 22/mi²
50 Deneysville 03 22/mi²
51 Frankfort 03 22/mi²
52 Ixopo 02 22/mi²
53 Lebohang 07 23/mi²
54 Warrenton 08 24/mi²
55 Ga-Malakhe 02 25/mi²
56 Glencoe 02 25/mi²
57 Saldanha 11 25/mi²
58 Duiwelskloof 09 26/mi²
59 Hopewell 02 26/mi²
60 Bagale 06 27/mi²
61 Folweni 02 28/mi²
62 Leslie 07 29/mi²
63 Estcourt 02 29/mi²
64 Jan Kempdorp 10 29/mi²
65 Port Alfred 05 30/mi²
66 Ekuvukeni 02 34/mi²
67 Midstream 06 35/mi²
68 Wembesi 02 37/mi²
69 Glenharvie 06 38/mi²
70 Trichardt 07 39/mi²
71 Phola 07 39/mi²
72 Balfour 07 39/mi²
73 Taung 10 39/mi²
74 Mpophomeni 02 40/mi²
75 Howick 02 42/mi²
76 Kakamas 08 43/mi²
77 Mtubatuba 02 44/mi²
78 Sundumbili 02 46/mi²
79 Le Roux 11 47/mi²
80 Pampierstad 08 47/mi²
81 Tongaat 02 50/mi²
82 Kwaggafontein 07 50/mi²
83 Bethal 07 53/mi²
84 Shakaskraal 02 54/mi²
85 Berea 02 54/mi²
86 Claremont 11 55/mi²
87 Ballitoville 02 55/mi²
88 Richmond 02 63/mi²
89 Wellington 11 66/mi²
90 Edenvale 06 68/mi²
91 Port Shepstone 02 78/mi²
92 Empangeni 02 81/mi²
93 Plettenberg Bay 11 83/mi²
94 Fochville 10 84/mi²
95 Gonubie 05 89/mi²
96 Heidelberg 06 90/mi²
97 eMbalenhle 07 104/mi²
98 Barberton 07 104/mi²
99 Somaroboro 07 107/mi²
100 Ladysmith 02 107/mi²

The least densely populated cities in South Africa offer spacious living with more land per resident. Qumbu 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 Qumbu, there are only 4 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 7,040,000 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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