Least Dense in South Africa

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Least Dense — South Africa

1 Oakglen 08 1/mi²

2 Nababeep 08 1/mi²

3 Reddersburg 03 1/mi²

4 Victoria West 08 1/mi²

5 Trompsburg 03 1/mi²

6 Nuwerus NC 08 1/mi²

7 Murraysburg 11 1/mi²

8 Pearston 05 1/mi²

9 Lutzville 11 1/mi²

10 Kgapamadi 07 1/mi²

11 Edenburg 03 1/mi²

12 Matsavana 07 1/mi²

13 Kumana 07 1/mi²

14 Cookhouse 05 1/mi²

15 Ludlow 09 1/mi²

16 Aberdeen 05 1/mi²

17 Orinoco A 07 1/mi²

18 Boipelo 10 1/mi²

19 Thabakgolo 07 1/mi²

20 Stella 10 1/mi²

21 Babirwa 09 1/mi²

22 eMakhazeni B 07 1/mi²

23 Justicia 09 1/mi²

24 Smithfield 03 1/mi²

25 Godide 07 1/mi²

26 GaSekhaolelo 09 2/mi²

27 Madras A 07 2/mi²

28 Prince Alfred Hamlet 11 2/mi²

29 Venterstad 05 2/mi²

30 Willowmore 05 2/mi²

31 Dealesville 03 2/mi²

32 Lillydale 09 2/mi²

33 Maviljan A 07 2/mi²

34 Merry Pebble Stream 09 2/mi²

35 Madyembeni 07 2/mi²

36 Edinburgh A 07 2/mi²

37 Nthabalala 09 2/mi²

38 Welverdiend 09 2/mi²

39 Ekulindeni 07 2/mi²

40 Hazyview 07 2/mi²

41 Prieska 08 2/mi²

42 Steynsrus 03 2/mi²

43 Marite 07 2/mi²

44 Kamalamule 07 2/mi²

45 Uniondale 11 2/mi²

46 Tsakani 07 2/mi²

47 Edenville 03 2/mi²

48 eNduli 11 2/mi²

49 Shatale 07 2/mi²

50 Lamberts Bay 11 2/mi²

51 Ngema Tribal Trust 07 2/mi²

52 Khokhamoya 07 2/mi²

53 Jacobsdal 03 2/mi²

54 Rouxville 03 2/mi²

55 Hluvukani 09 2/mi²

56 Steynsburg 05 2/mi²

57 Paterson 05 2/mi²

58 Itekeng 10 2/mi²

59 Perdekop 07 2/mi²

60 Lady Grey 05 2/mi²

61 Glenmore 07 2/mi²

62 Northam 09 2/mi²

63 Buyisonto 07 2/mi²

64 Napier 11 2/mi²

65 Cedarville 02 3/mi²

66 Addo 05 3/mi²

67 Struisbaai 11 3/mi²

68 Mathibela 09 3/mi²

69 Dullstroom 07 3/mi²

70 Calitzdorp 11 3/mi²

71 Koffiefontein 03 3/mi²

72 Riebeek West 11 3/mi²

73 James Calata 05 3/mi²

74 Lephalale 09 3/mi²

75 eManzana 07 3/mi²

76 Wilderness 11 3/mi²

77 Oakley 07 3/mi²

78 KwaThandeka 07 3/mi²

79 Lehurutshe 10 3/mi²

80 Zoar 11 3/mi²

81 Lothair 07 3/mi²

82 Riebeek-Kasteel 11 3/mi²

83 Bolla-Tau 07 3/mi²

84 Postmasburg 08 3/mi²

85 Maboke 07 3/mi²

86 Louterwater 05 3/mi²

87 Jansenville 05 3/mi²

88 Tshandama 09 3/mi²

89 Xikhusese 07 3/mi²

90 Bochum 09 3/mi²

91 Thulamahashe 07 3/mi²

92 Emgwenya 07 3/mi²

93 Kareedouw 05 3/mi²

94 Wakkerstroom 07 3/mi²

95 eMvelo 07 3/mi²

96 Magogeni 07 3/mi²

97 Paul Roux 03 3/mi²

98 Touwsrivier 11 3/mi²

99 Bosfontein 07 3/mi²

100 Mooinooi 10 3/mi²

The least densely populated cities in South Africa offer spacious living with more land per resident. Oakglen 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 Oakglen, 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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