Least Dense in Tanzania

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Tanzania

1 Msanga 03 1/mi²

2 Kibaya 27 1/mi²

3 Usoke 17 1/mi²

4 Nkove 24 1/mi²

5 Kilimatinde 16 1/mi²

6 Mahenge 10 1/mi²

7 Ngorongoro 26 1/mi²

8 Naberera 27 1/mi²

9 Kisanga 10 1/mi²

10 Kaliua 17 2/mi²

11 Mabama 17 2/mi²

12 Monduli 26 2/mi²

13 Karema 29 2/mi²

14 Malangali 04 2/mi²

15 Muleba 19 2/mi²

16 Lupiro 10 2/mi²

17 Inyonga 29 2/mi²

18 Kimamba 10 2/mi²

19 Katoro 19 2/mi²

20 Masoko 09 2/mi²

21 Issenye 08 2/mi²

22 Ngerengere 10 2/mi²

23 Dunda 09 2/mi²

24 Mabamba 05 3/mi²

25 Mlalo 18 3/mi²

26 Kamachumu 19 3/mi²

27 Magomeni 18 3/mi²

28 Utete 02 3/mi²

29 Bukene 17 3/mi²

30 Makungu 04 3/mi²

31 Mungaa 16 3/mi²

32 Lulindi 11 3/mi²

33 Sikonge 17 3/mi²

34 Puma 16 3/mi²

35 Mtimbira 10 3/mi²

36 Uvinza 05 3/mi²

37 Kisiwani 06 3/mi²

38 Makongolosi 09 3/mi²

39 Mbamba Bay 14 3/mi²

40 Msowero 10 3/mi²

41 Ikungi 16 3/mi²

42 Nshamba 19 3/mi²

43 Magole 10 3/mi²

44 Matundasi 09 3/mi²

45 Kilwa Masoko 07 3/mi²

46 Mikumi 10 3/mi²

47 Kihurio 06 3/mi²

48 Mtama 07 4/mi²

49 Matonga 31 4/mi²

50 Mwembe 06 4/mi²

51 Mgandu 16 4/mi²

52 Makanya 06 4/mi²

53 Itigi 16 4/mi²

54 Namalenga 11 4/mi²

55 Masuguru 11 4/mi²

56 Urunda 09 4/mi²

57 Madizini 10 4/mi²

58 Lubata 10 4/mi²

59 Ruaha 10 4/mi²

60 Mafinga 04 4/mi²

61 Mlangali 30 4/mi²

62 Laela 24 4/mi²

63 Chimala 09 4/mi²

64 Maneromango 02 5/mi²

65 Chiungutwa 11 5/mi²

66 Nguruka 05 5/mi²

67 Manda 30 5/mi²

68 Nyangao 07 5/mi²

69 Mto wa Mbu 26 5/mi²

70 Chala 24 5/mi²

71 Kibondo 05 5/mi²

72 Nanganga 11 5/mi²

73 Urambo 17 5/mi²

74 Kibakwe 03 5/mi²

75 Manyoni 16 5/mi²

76 Merelani 26 5/mi²

77 Bugene 19 5/mi²

78 Tingi 14 5/mi²

79 Mwanga 18 5/mi²

80 Lugoba 02 5/mi²

81 Usevia 29 6/mi²

82 Makuyuni 26 6/mi²

83 Galappo 27 6/mi²

84 Kiratu 26 6/mi²

85 Nakatunguru 08 6/mi²

86 Kongwa 03 6/mi²

87 Bashanet 27 6/mi²

88 Nachingwea 07 6/mi²

89 Matamba 30 6/mi²

90 Kisarawe 02 6/mi²

91 Ilula 04 6/mi²

92 Dareda 27 6/mi²

93 Kishapu 15 6/mi²

94 Kidodi 10 6/mi²

95 Tunduru 14 6/mi²

96 Matai 24 7/mi²

97 Kidatu 10 7/mi²

98 Makuyuni 18 7/mi²

99 Dumila 10 7/mi²

100 Malinyi 10 7/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Tanzania offer spacious living with more land per resident. Msanga 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 Msanga, 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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