Least Dense in Extremadura

Top 38 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Extremadura

1 Alburquerque 16/mi²

2 Valencia de Alcántara 19/mi²

3 Trujillo 20/mi²

4 Castuera 27/mi²

5 Azuaga 29/mi²

6 Cabeza del Buey 32/mi²

7 Campanario 35/mi²

8 Jerez de los Caballeros 35/mi²

9 Olivenza 46/mi²

10 Guareña 49/mi²

11 Talayuela 52/mi²

12 Llerena 68/mi²

13 Don Benito 72/mi²

14 El Casar 81/mi²

15 Quintana de la Serena 83/mi²

16 Oliva de la Frontera 86/mi²

17 Montehermoso 92/mi²

18 Moraleja 103/mi²

19 Mérida 105/mi²

20 Cáceres 112/mi²

21 Fuente del Maestre 114/mi²

22 Arroyo de la Luz 119/mi²

23 Talavera La Real 156/mi²

24 Badajoz 162/mi²

25 Aceuchal 163/mi²

26 Los Santos de Maimona 164/mi²

27 Miajadas 165/mi²

28 Jaraíz de la Vera 204/mi²

29 Plasencia 227/mi²

30 Coria 258/mi²

31 Navalmoral de la Mata 258/mi²

32 Montijo 307/mi²

33 Villafranca de los Barros 348/mi²

34 Villanueva de la Serena 390/mi²

35 Zafra 423/mi²

36 Almendralejo 457/mi²

37 Puebla de la Calzada 1,012/mi²

38 Calamonte 1,930/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Extremadura offer spacious living with more land per resident. Alburquerque has just 16 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 Alburquerque, there are only 16 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,785,932 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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