Least Dense in Zimbabwe

Top 45 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Zimbabwe

1 Chakari 05 1/mi²

2 Mhangura 05 1/mi²

3 Plumtree 07 2/mi²

4 Mount Hampden 04 2/mi²

5 Banket 05 2/mi²

6 Inyati 06 3/mi²

7 Mount Darwin 03 3/mi²

8 Mashava 08 4/mi²

9 Harare Western Suburbs 05 4/mi²

10 Chivhu 04 4/mi²

11 Karoi 05 5/mi²

12 Chiredzi 08 5/mi²

13 Gwanda 07 5/mi²

14 Penhalonga 01 5/mi²

15 Glendale 03 5/mi²

16 Mazowe 03 5/mi²

17 Mutoko 04 7/mi²

18 Murewa 04 7/mi²

19 Shamva 03 7/mi²

20 Kariba 05 7/mi²

21 Gokwe 02 8/mi²

22 Mvurwi 03 8/mi²

23 Rusape 01 9/mi²

24 Chipinge 01 11/mi²

25 Chinhoyi 05 16/mi²

26 Shurugwi 02 17/mi²

27 Chegutu 05 32/mi²

28 Marondera 04 37/mi²

29 Zvishavane 08 43/mi²

30 Bindura 03 51/mi²

31 Ruwa 04 89/mi²

32 Redcliff 02 138/mi²

33 Kadoma 05 388/mi²

34 Kwekwe 02 398/mi²

35 Gweru 02 527/mi²

36 Beitbridge 07 607/mi²

37 Mutare 01 746/mi²

38 Bulawayo 09 1,011/mi²

39 Chitungwiza 10 1,226/mi²

40 Norton 05 1,644/mi²

41 Victoria Falls 06 2,711/mi²

42 Hwange 06 3,060/mi²

43 Harare 10 4,160/mi²

44 Masvingo 08 6,154/mi²

45 Epworth 10 16,496/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Zimbabwe offer spacious living with more land per resident. Chakari 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 Chakari, 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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