Least Dense in Nariño

Top 31 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Nariño

1 Barbacoas 9/mi²

2 Sotomayor 13/mi²

3 El Charco 13/mi²

4 El Rosario 17/mi²

5 La Tola 18/mi²

6 Cumbal 19/mi²

7 Cumbitara 20/mi²

8 Salahonda 26/mi²

9 Mosquera 27/mi²

10 Tumaco 29/mi²

11 Policarpa 32/mi²

12 Potosí 34/mi²

13 Leiva 41/mi²

14 Buesaco 74/mi²

15 Ipiales 76/mi²

16 La Cruz 96/mi²

17 El Tambo 99/mi²

18 Samaniego 112/mi²

19 San Pablo 122/mi²

20 Guaitarilla 135/mi²

21 Linares 145/mi²

22 San Lorenzo 153/mi²

23 Sandoná 168/mi²

24 La Unión 177/mi²

25 Olaya Herrera 190/mi²

26 Ancuya 207/mi²

27 Yacuanquer 208/mi²

28 Aldana 217/mi²

29 Pupiales 288/mi²

30 Túquerres 356/mi²

31 Pasto 545,736/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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