Least Dense in Taiwan

Top 61 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Taiwan

1 Xiulin 21/mi²

2 Shenzhen 160/mi²

3 Guanshan 218/mi²

4 Chishang 221/mi²

5 Lugu 290/mi²

6 Zhushan 332/mi²

7 Dongshi 345/mi²

8 Hengchun 353/mi²

9 Yujing 378/mi²

10 Budai 386/mi²

11 Zhongliao 554/mi²

12 Erlin 843/mi²

13 Ershui 861/mi²

14 Linnei 886/mi²

15 Zhongxing New Village 959/mi²

16 Citong 1,044/mi²

17 Xingang 1,159/mi²

18 Puli 1,380/mi²

19 Pitou 1,465/mi²

20 Taibao 1,498/mi²

21 Taitung 1,520/mi²

22 Xiluo 1,637/mi²

23 Tianwei 1,701/mi²

24 Xizhou 1,718/mi²

25 Wufeng 1,733/mi²

26 Zhudong 1,952/mi²

27 Tianzhong 2,101/mi²

28 Beigang 2,104/mi²

29 Buzi 2,162/mi²

30 Caotun 2,268/mi²

31 Shetou 2,907/mi²

32 Beidou 2,930/mi²

33 Douliu 2,983/mi²

34 Chaozhou 3,051/mi²

35 Donggang 3,277/mi²

36 Neili 3,353/mi²

37 Yongjing 3,727/mi²

38 Nantou 3,791/mi²

39 Toufen 4,199/mi²

40 Xihu 4,231/mi²

41 Magong 4,859/mi²

42 Xinying 5,038/mi²

43 Miaoli 5,901/mi²

44 Daxi 6,009/mi²

45 Yuanlin 6,983/mi²

46 Keelung 7,072/mi²

47 Yilan 8,299/mi²

48 Changhua 8,320/mi²

49 Hualien City 8,755/mi²

50 Chang-hua 8,934/mi²

51 Hsinchu 11,296/mi²

52 Zhubei 11,764/mi²

53 Yongkang 12,765/mi²

54 Bade 16,064/mi²

55 Neihu 20,098/mi²

56 Chiayi City 20,822/mi²

57 Tainan 27,376/mi²

58 Taoyuan City 29,912/mi²

59 Taoyuan 32,214/mi²

60 Taipei 75,013/mi²

61 Taichung 766,206/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Taiwan offer spacious living with more land per resident. Xiulin has just 21 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 Xiulin, there are only 21 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,315,019 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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