Least Dense in Free State

Top 69 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Free State

1 Reddersburg 1/mi²

2 Trompsburg 1/mi²

3 Edenburg 1/mi²

4 Smithfield 1/mi²

5 Dealesville 2/mi²

6 Steynsrus 2/mi²

7 Edenville 2/mi²

8 Jacobsdal 2/mi²

9 Rouxville 2/mi²

10 Koffiefontein 3/mi²

11 Paul Roux 3/mi²

12 Warden 4/mi²

13 Tweespruit 4/mi²

14 Excelsior 4/mi²

15 Winnie Mandela 5/mi²

16 Kestell 5/mi²

17 Koppies 5/mi²

18 Zastron 5/mi²

19 Vredefort 5/mi²

20 Dewetsdorp 5/mi²

21 Wepener 5/mi²

22 Ventersburg 5/mi²

23 Tweeling 5/mi²

24 Vrede 6/mi²

25 Oranjeville 6/mi²

26 Marquard 6/mi²

27 Hoopstad 6/mi²

28 Mamafubedu 7/mi²

29 Fouriesburg 7/mi²

30 Tshiame 8/mi²

31 Hennenman 9/mi²

32 Bultfontein 9/mi²

33 Heilbron 9/mi²

34 Phomolong 9/mi²

35 Theunissen 10/mi²

36 Reitz 10/mi²

37 Senekal 13/mi²

38 Villiers 14/mi²

39 Harrismith 15/mi²

40 Ladybrand 16/mi²

41 Deneysville 22/mi²

42 Frankfort 22/mi²

43 Kroonstad 22/mi²

44 Odendaalsrus 29/mi²

45 Bothaville 33/mi²

46 Kutloanong 36/mi²

47 Bethlehem 41/mi²

48 Virginia 47/mi²

49 Welkom 164/mi²

50 Sasolburg 203/mi²

51 Thaba Nchu 262/mi²

52 Boshof 288/mi²

53 Jagersfontein 391/mi²

54 Bethulie 545/mi²

55 Winburg 650/mi²

56 Hertzogville 1,305/mi²

57 Petrusburg 1,377/mi²

58 Clarens 1,445/mi²

59 Lindley 1,619/mi²

60 Ficksburg 2,199/mi²

61 Memel 2,487/mi²

62 Allanridge 2,590/mi²

63 Hlohlolwane 2,873/mi²

64 Parys 5,616/mi²

65 Bloemfontein 6,104/mi²

66 Botshabelo 7,714/mi²

67 Wesselsbron 7,822/mi²

68 Viljoenskroon 7,953/mi²

69 Phuthaditjhaba 9,158/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Free State offer spacious living with more land per resident. Reddersburg 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 Reddersburg, 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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