Least Dense in The Netherlands

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - The Netherlands

1 Hasselt 15 35/mi²
2 Biddinghuizen 16 76/mi²
3 Vogelwijk 11 94/mi²
4 Dapperbuurt 07 96/mi²
5 Heusdenhout 06 106/mi²
6 Frankhuis 15 106/mi²
7 Swifterbant 16 107/mi²
8 Duindorp 11 109/mi²
9 Zandberg 06 109/mi²
10 Ginneken 06 110/mi²
11 Overschie 11 118/mi²
12 Ouddorp 11 126/mi²
13 Delfshaven 11 128/mi²
14 Doornsteeg 03 132/mi²
15 Vaartbroek 06 144/mi²
16 Woenselse Heide 06 144/mi²
17 Vries 01 145/mi²
18 Grasrijk 06 149/mi²
19 Statenkwartier 11 170/mi²
20 Princenhage 06 175/mi²
21 De Doornakkers 06 176/mi²
22 's-Gravenland 11 177/mi²
23 Spangen 11 182/mi²
24 Helpman 04 184/mi²
25 De Blaak 06 187/mi²
26 De Reit 06 191/mi²
27 Emmermeer 01 191/mi²
28 Randenbroek 09 195/mi²
29 Goedereede 11 195/mi²
30 Baarle-Nassau 06 198/mi²
31 Carnisse 11 198/mi²
32 Selwerd 04 199/mi²
33 Malberg 05 203/mi²
34 Pendrecht 11 210/mi²
35 Werkendam 06 211/mi²
36 Matendonk 03 213/mi²
37 Lemmer 02 216/mi²
38 Zeewolde 16 220/mi²
39 Zuidwijk 11 221/mi²
40 Bilgaard 02 223/mi²
41 Aalanden 15 231/mi²
42 Broekhoven 06 232/mi²
43 Hengstdal 03 233/mi²
44 Nederweert 05 233/mi²
45 Emmerhout 01 235/mi²
46 Kerkelanden 07 235/mi²
47 Leusden-Zuid 09 236/mi²
48 De Heeg 05 237/mi²
49 Wijhe 15 239/mi²
50 Matenveld 03 241/mi²
51 Groenewoud 06 241/mi²
52 Peelo 01 241/mi²
53 Bloemhof 11 242/mi²
54 Vreewijk 11 243/mi²
55 Lombardijen 11 244/mi²
56 Amby 05 248/mi²
57 Scharn 05 248/mi²
58 Angelslo 01 250/mi²
59 Lelystad 16 257/mi²
60 De Kruiskamp 06 258/mi²
61 Woudhuis 03 260/mi²
62 Orden 03 261/mi²
63 Ermelo 03 268/mi²
64 Schiebroek 11 288/mi²
65 Bargeres 01 289/mi²
66 Heer 05 289/mi²
67 Lunetten 09 292/mi²
68 Dirksland 11 294/mi²
69 Oosterpark 04 321/mi²
70 Vorden 03 324/mi²
71 Hoge Vucht 06 329/mi²
72 Huizum 02 329/mi²
73 Oosteinde 07 333/mi²
74 Tholen 10 338/mi²
75 Hatert 03 339/mi²
76 Hoogkerk 04 348/mi²
77 Dronten 16 352/mi²
78 Palenstein 11 355/mi²
79 Oirschot 06 356/mi²
80 Groenswaard 11 359/mi²
81 Ommen 15 362/mi²
82 Eibergen 03 363/mi²
83 Heerde 03 367/mi²
84 Driemanspolder 11 370/mi²
85 Andijk 07 376/mi²
86 Ruurlo 03 381/mi²
87 Blaricum 07 381/mi²
88 Zeelst 06 382/mi²
89 Schoorl 07 385/mi²
90 Korvel 06 391/mi²
91 Krakeel 01 395/mi²
92 Bathmen 15 397/mi²
93 Asten 06 401/mi²
94 Veldhuizen 03 403/mi²
95 Grou 02 407/mi²
96 Vlissingen 10 409/mi²
97 Gilze 06 412/mi²
98 Camminghaburen 02 420/mi²
99 Scheveningen 11 422/mi²
100 Marum 04 431/mi²

The least densely populated cities in The Netherlands offer spacious living with more land per resident. Hasselt has just 35 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 Hasselt, there are only 35 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 789,756 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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