Least Dense in Albania

Top 69 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Albania

1 Hotolisht 43 54/mi²

2 Rrëshen 48 81/mi²

3 Librazhd-Qendër 43 108/mi²

4 Shupenzë 41 118/mi²

5 Ura Vajgurore 40 120/mi²

6 Novoselë 51 124/mi²

7 Velabisht 40 129/mi²

8 Ndroq 50 140/mi²

9 Shëngjin 48 142/mi²

10 Klos 41 146/mi²

11 Petrelë 50 148/mi²

12 Delvinë 51 153/mi²

13 Papër 43 170/mi²

14 Kavajë 50 188/mi²

15 Kolonjë 44 190/mi²

16 Otllak 40 228/mi²

17 Mamurras 48 244/mi²

18 Kozarë 40 261/mi²

19 Golem 44 273/mi²

20 Shkodër 49 284/mi²

21 Nikël 42 289/mi²

22 Rajcë 43 306/mi²

23 Poshnjë 40 315/mi²

24 Perondi 40 344/mi²

25 Krujë 42 356/mi²

26 Xhafzotaj 42 369/mi²

27 Zall-Herr 50 373/mi²

28 Lushnjë 44 439/mi²

29 Përrenjas 43 478/mi²

30 Kuçovë 40 502/mi²

31 Kutalli 40 547/mi²

32 Fushë-Krujë 42 586/mi²

33 Zharrëz 44 612/mi²

34 Roskovec 44 763/mi²

35 Pukë 49 789/mi²

36 Patos Fshat 44 891/mi²

37 Patos 44 979/mi²

38 Sarandë 51 994/mi²

39 Gjirokastër 45 1,029/mi²

40 Bradashesh 43 1,256/mi²

41 Kamëz 50 1,314/mi²

42 Bulqizë 41 1,408/mi²

43 Belsh 43 1,501/mi²

44 Fier 44 1,869/mi²

45 Divjakë 44 1,913/mi²

46 Rrogozhinë 50 2,008/mi²

47 Laç 48 2,018/mi²

48 Cërrik 43 2,439/mi²

49 Bilisht 46 4,924/mi²

50 Kukës 47 5,671/mi²

51 Ersekë 46 5,676/mi²

52 Përmet 45 7,189/mi²

53 Burrel 41 8,345/mi²

54 Selenicë 51 10,017/mi²

55 Gramsh 43 10,700/mi²

56 Librazhd 43 10,843/mi²

57 Durrës 42 10,957/mi²

58 Shijak 42 11,589/mi²

59 Elbasan 43 11,843/mi²

60 Berat 40 14,273/mi²

61 Tepelenë 45 17,843/mi²

62 Lezhë 48 17,976/mi²

63 Peshkopi 41 20,718/mi²

64 Pogradec 46 21,731/mi²

65 Korçë 46 22,847/mi²

66 Fier-Çifçi 44 23,192/mi²

67 Vlorë 51 24,894/mi²

68 Tirana 50 25,929/mi²

69 Peqin 43 59,214/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Albania offer spacious living with more land per resident. Hotolisht has just 54 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 Hotolisht, there are only 54 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 520,702 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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