Least Dense in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Basque Country

1 Amurrio 180/mi²

2 Deba 236/mi²

3 Oñati 277/mi²

4 Güeñes 292/mi²

5 Tolosa 392/mi²

6 Bergara 404/mi²

7 Aretxabaleta 408/mi²

8 Urnieta 434/mi²

9 Elorrio 517/mi²

10 Usurbil 525/mi²

11 Azpeitia 533/mi²

12 Amorebieta 569/mi²

13 Azkoitia 579/mi²

14 Mungia 669/mi²

15 Elgoibar 685/mi²

16 Hernani 711/mi²

17 Zalla 720/mi²

18 Villabona 745/mi²

19 Bermeo 819/mi²

20 Ondarroa 873/mi²

21 Balmaseda 903/mi²

22 Zumarraga 1,040/mi²

23 Laudio / Llodio 1,045/mi²

24 Elexalde 1,052/mi²

25 Arrigorriaga 1,103/mi²

26 Zierbena 1,142/mi²

27 Andoain 1,146/mi²

28 Beasain 1,185/mi²

29 Hondarribia 1,232/mi²

30 Berango 1,261/mi²

31 Lezo 1,307/mi²

32 Zumaia 1,312/mi²

33 Pasaia 1,540/mi²

34 Ortuella 1,571/mi²

35 Errenteria 1,785/mi²

36 Arrasate / Mondragón 1,872/mi²

37 Gasteiz / Vitoria 2,117/mi²

38 Galdakao 2,285/mi²

39 Erandio 2,466/mi²

40 Sopela 2,687/mi²

41 Zarautz 2,753/mi²

42 Eibar 2,906/mi²

43 Irun 3,331/mi²

44 Donostia / San Sebastián 3,420/mi²

45 Gernika-Lumo 4,332/mi²

46 Durango 5,439/mi²

47 Ermua 5,624/mi²

48 Lekeitio 5,712/mi²

49 Lasarte 6,866/mi²

50 Oria 6,889/mi²

51 Getxo 7,811/mi²

52 Algorta 7,991/mi²

53 Barakaldo 8,391/mi²

54 Leioa 9,176/mi²

55 Santurtzi 10,726/mi²

56 Basauri 15,799/mi²

57 Sestao 15,956/mi²

58 Bilbao 18,980/mi²

59 Portugalete 22,799/mi²

60 Santutxu 193,548/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Basque Country offer spacious living with more land per resident. Amurrio has just 180 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 Amurrio, there are only 180 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 154,949 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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