Least Dense in Nariño

Top 29 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Nariño

1 Barbacoas 9/mi²
2 Sotomayor 13/mi²
3 El Rosario 17/mi²
4 La Tola 18/mi²
5 Cumbal 19/mi²
6 Cumbitara 20/mi²
7 Salahonda 26/mi²
8 Mosquera 27/mi²
9 Policarpa 32/mi²
10 Potosí 34/mi²
11 Leiva 41/mi²
12 Buesaco 74/mi²
13 Ipiales 76/mi²
14 La Cruz 96/mi²
15 El Tambo 99/mi²
16 Samaniego 112/mi²
17 San Pablo 122/mi²
18 Guaitarilla 135/mi²
19 Linares 145/mi²
20 San Lorenzo 153/mi²
21 Sandoná 168/mi²
22 La Unión 177/mi²
23 Olaya Herrera 190/mi²
24 Ancuya 207/mi²
25 Yacuanquer 208/mi²
26 Aldana 217/mi²
27 Pupiales 288/mi²
28 Túquerres 356/mi²
29 Pasto 570,604/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Nariño offer spacious living with more land per resident. Barbacoas has just 9 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 Barbacoas, there are only 9 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 3,279,812 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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