Least Dense in Mpumalanga

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Mpumalanga

1 Kgapamadi 1/mi²

2 Matsavana 1/mi²

3 Kumana 1/mi²

4 Orinoco A 1/mi²

5 Thabakgolo 1/mi²

6 eMakhazeni B 1/mi²

7 Godide 1/mi²

8 Madras A 2/mi²

9 Maviljan A 2/mi²

10 Madyembeni 2/mi²

11 Edinburgh A 2/mi²

12 Ekulindeni 2/mi²

13 Hazyview 2/mi²

14 Marite 2/mi²

15 Kamalamule 2/mi²

16 Tsakani 2/mi²

17 Shatale 2/mi²

18 Ngema Tribal Trust 2/mi²

19 Khokhamoya 2/mi²

20 Perdekop 2/mi²

21 Glenmore 2/mi²

22 Buyisonto 2/mi²

23 Dullstroom 3/mi²

24 eManzana 3/mi²

25 Oakley 3/mi²

26 KwaThandeka 3/mi²

27 Lothair 3/mi²

28 Bolla-Tau 3/mi²

29 Maboke 3/mi²

30 Xikhusese 3/mi²

31 Thulamahashe 3/mi²

32 Emgwenya 3/mi²

33 Wakkerstroom 3/mi²

34 eMvelo 3/mi²

35 Magogeni 3/mi²

36 Bosfontein 3/mi²

37 Kamhlushwa 3/mi²

38 Burgersfort 4/mi²

39 Doornkop 4/mi²

40 Mhlambanyatsi 4/mi²

41 Morgenzon 4/mi²

42 Tjakastad 4/mi²

43 Machadodorp 5/mi²

44 Mafemani 5/mi²

45 Emtfuntini 5/mi²

46 Hlanganani 5/mi²

47 Empuluzu 5/mi²

48 Fernie 5/mi²

49 Embhojeni 6/mi²

50 Grootvlei 6/mi²

51 Amersfoort 6/mi²

52 Daggakraal 6/mi²

53 Sabie 6/mi²

54 Tekwane 7/mi²

55 Carolina 7/mi²

56 Breyten 7/mi²

57 Nthrowane 7/mi²

58 Motetema 7/mi²

59 Gemsbokspruit 8/mi²

60 Redhill 8/mi²

61 Driekoppies 8/mi²

62 Calcutta 8/mi²

63 Belfast 9/mi²

64 Evander 9/mi²

65 Komatipoort 9/mi²

66 Nhlazatje 10/mi²

67 White River 10/mi²

68 Mkhuhlu 10/mi²

69 Schoemansdal 10/mi²

70 Mmametlhake 10/mi²

71 Leeuwfontein-C 11/mi²

72 Driefontein 11/mi²

73 Kamaqhekeza 11/mi²

74 Lukwatini 13/mi²

75 Kinross 13/mi²

76 Allemansdrif 14/mi²

77 Thubelihle 16/mi²

78 Lydenburg 16/mi²

79 Hendrina 16/mi²

80 Volksrust 17/mi²

81 Matsulu 18/mi²

82 Kriel 18/mi²

83 Moloto South 21/mi²

84 Vaalbank 22/mi²

85 Lebohang 23/mi²

86 Leslie 29/mi²

87 Piet Retief 33/mi²

88 Trichardt 39/mi²

89 Phola 39/mi²

90 Balfour 39/mi²

91 Ermelo 40/mi²

92 Standerton 47/mi²

93 Kwaggafontein 50/mi²

94 Bethal 53/mi²

95 eMbalenhle 104/mi²

96 Barberton 104/mi²

97 Somaroboro 107/mi²

98 Middelburg 117/mi²

99 Secunda 304/mi²

100 Mbombela 3,929/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Mpumalanga offer spacious living with more land per resident. Kgapamadi 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 Kgapamadi, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 23,427,227 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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