Least Dense in South Korea

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — South Korea

1 Dodong-ri 14 3/mi²

2 Pyeongchang 06 18/mi²

3 Beolgyo 16 41/mi²

4 Taesal-li 17 55/mi²

5 Haenam 16 61/mi²

6 Jenzan 14 63/mi²

7 Hwacheon 06 65/mi²

8 Boseong 16 76/mi²

9 Cheorwon 06 81/mi²

10 Boryeong 17 81/mi²

11 Jinan-gun 03 84/mi²

12 Yanggu 06 89/mi²

13 Cheongsong gun 14 96/mi²

14 Yŏnmu 17 103/mi²

15 Hadong 20 105/mi²

16 Imsil 03 111/mi²

17 Kinzan 17 114/mi²

18 Puan 03 117/mi²

19 Yeongdong 05 121/mi²

20 Gunsan 03 123/mi²

21 Tangjin 17 128/mi²

22 Changsu 03 128/mi²

23 Goseong 20 134/mi²

24 Koesan 05 137/mi²

25 Yeongam 16 139/mi²

26 Jangheung 16 145/mi²

27 Yecheon 14 160/mi²

28 Jangseong 16 164/mi²

29 Miryang 20 172/mi²

30 Naju 16 182/mi²

31 Yesan 17 188/mi²

32 Damyang 16 192/mi²

33 Buyeo 17 195/mi²

34 Hwasun 16 197/mi²

35 Gongju 17 199/mi²

36 Okcheon 05 204/mi²

37 Nonsan 17 205/mi²

38 Sangju 14 209/mi²

39 Kimje 03 213/mi²

40 Mungyeong 14 220/mi²

41 Gaigeturi 01 226/mi²

42 Ponggae-dong 01 237/mi²

43 Kosong 06 243/mi²

44 Yangp'yŏng 13 246/mi²

45 Seosan 17 259/mi²

46 Andong 14 261/mi²

47 Wanju 03 265/mi²

48 Nangen 03 280/mi²

49 Koch'ang 03 312/mi²

50 Anseong 13 324/mi²

51 Yeongju 14 328/mi²

52 Neietsu 06 352/mi²

53 Changnyeong 20 363/mi²

54 Ungsang 20 367/mi²

55 Gimcheon 14 385/mi²

56 Chinch'ŏn 05 389/mi²

57 Kwangyang 16 407/mi²

58 T’aebaek 06 418/mi²

59 Kyosai 20 465/mi²

60 Asan 17 467/mi²

61 Yeoju 13 476/mi²

62 Gyeongju 14 480/mi²

63 Heunghae 14 487/mi²

64 Gwangju 13 492/mi²

65 Gangneung 06 518/mi²

66 Hongseong 17 521/mi²

67 Seogwipo 01 531/mi²

68 Muan 16 546/mi²

69 Jumunjin 06 576/mi²

70 Gapyeong 13 595/mi²

71 Chuncheon 06 664/mi²

72 Tongyeong 20 774/mi²

73 Songgangdong 19 784/mi²

74 Suncheon 16 789/mi²

75 Sinan 16 852/mi²

76 Gwangyang 16 871/mi²

77 Kunwi 14 932/mi²

78 Wŏnju 06 994/mi²

79 Sintansin 19 1,017/mi²

80 Waegwan 14 1,051/mi²

81 Ora-dong 01 1,063/mi²

82 Chinju 20 1,117/mi²

83 Pohang 14 1,131/mi²

84 Hongch’ŏn 06 1,168/mi²

85 Jungpyong 05 1,177/mi²

86 Hayang 14 1,237/mi²

87 Kurye 16 1,241/mi²

88 Seonghwan 17 1,266/mi²

89 Jeju City 01 1,295/mi²

90 Yeosu 16 1,383/mi²

91 Ara-dong 01 1,394/mi²

92 Namsa 03 1,436/mi²

93 Yeonil 14 1,499/mi²

94 Yangju 13 1,503/mi²

95 Pyeongtaek 13 1,504/mi²

96 Ganghwa-gun 12 1,557/mi²

97 Iksan 03 1,568/mi²

98 Gyeongsan-si 14 1,680/mi²

99 Yeonggwang 16 1,681/mi²

100 Gumi 14 1,698/mi²

The least densely populated cities in South Korea offer spacious living with more land per resident. Dodong-ri has just 3 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 Dodong-ri, there are only 3 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 8,766,792 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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