Least Dense in Gauteng

Top 48 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Gauteng

1 Rethabiseng 4/mi²

2 Eden Glen Ext 60 8/mi²

3 Kwamhlanga 8/mi²

4 Walkerville 9/mi²

5 Eastleigh 10/mi²

6 Eden Glen 10/mi²

7 Cullinan 10/mi²

8 Orange Farm 11/mi²

9 Devon 12/mi²

10 Poortje 15/mi²

11 Ekangala 18/mi²

12 Verena 20/mi²

13 Bagale 27/mi²

14 Mabopane 34/mi²

15 Midstream 35/mi²

16 Glenharvie 38/mi²

17 Krugersdorp 40/mi²

18 Vereeniging 65/mi²

19 Edenvale 68/mi²

20 Heidelberg 90/mi²

21 Nigel 194/mi²

22 Etwatwa 210/mi²

23 Ivory Park 212/mi²

24 Springs 257/mi²

25 Soshanguve 266/mi²

26 Germiston 353/mi²

27 Westonaria 502/mi²

28 Randfontein 661/mi²

29 Benoni 836/mi²

30 Diepsloot 1,224/mi²

31 Midrand 1,481/mi²

32 Evaton 1,505/mi²

33 Centurion 1,551/mi²

34 Magaliesburg 1,725/mi²

35 Vanderbijlpark 3,590/mi²

36 Alberton 4,080/mi²

37 Brakpan 4,331/mi²

38 Randburg 5,197/mi²

39 Roodepoort 5,234/mi²

40 Boksburg 7,102/mi²

41 Pretoria 7,959/mi²

42 Carletonville 13,434/mi²

43 Johannesburg 14,838/mi²

44 Soweto 21,951/mi²

45 Tokoza 29,121/mi²

46 Thembisa 30,953/mi²

47 Bronkhorstspruit 34,341/mi²

48 Alexandra 67,275/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Gauteng offer spacious living with more land per resident. Rethabiseng has just 4 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 Rethabiseng, there are only 4 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 6,969,600 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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