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Least Dense in Bourgogne

Top 76 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense — Bourgogne

1 Tonnerre 238/mi²
2 Bourbon-Lancy 255/mi²
4 Montbard 321/mi²
5 Morez 332/mi²
6 Decize 355/mi²
8 Valdahon 414/mi²
9 Saint-Claude 458/mi²
10 Baume-les-Dames 460/mi²
11 Blanzy 474/mi²
12 Auxonne 507/mi²
13 Châtillon-sur-Seine 542/mi²
14 Saint-Florentin 543/mi²
15 Monéteau 551/mi²
16 Chagny 553/mi²
17 Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire 564/mi²
18 Joigny 640/mi²
19 Digoin 667/mi²
20 Nuits-Saint-Georges 669/mi²
21 Semur-en-Auxois 693/mi²
22 Louhans 742/mi²
23 Avallon 746/mi²
24 Tournus 750/mi²
25 Lure 757/mi²
26 Autun 770/mi²
27 Gueugnon 771/mi²
28 Saint-Vallier 791/mi²
29 Varennes-Vauzelles 798/mi²
30 Luxeuil-les-Bains 814/mi²
31 La Charité-sur-Loire 897/mi²
32 Mandeure 927/mi²
33 Châtenoy-le-Royal 931/mi²
34 Gray 947/mi²
35 Héricourt 980/mi²
36 Paray-le-Monial 1,011/mi²
37 Marsannay-la-Côte 1,045/mi²
38 Saint-Rémy 1,128/mi²
39 Morteau 1,164/mi²
40 Genlis 1,170/mi²
41 Champagnole 1,186/mi²
42 Charnay-lès-Mâcon 1,212/mi²
43 Migennes 1,265/mi²
44 Pontarlier 1,272/mi²
45 Saint-Apollinaire 1,319/mi²
46 Delle 1,466/mi²
47 Beaune 1,634/mi²
48 Dole 1,746/mi²
49 Seloncourt 1,789/mi²
50 Montchanin 1,858/mi²
51 Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur 1,870/mi²
52 Auxerre 2,152/mi²
53 Bethoncourt 2,224/mi²
54 Longvic 2,335/mi²
55 Beaucourt 2,399/mi²
56 Quetigny 2,580/mi²
57 Valdoie 2,722/mi²
58 Grand-Charmont 2,971/mi²
59 Montceau-les-Mines 3,150/mi²
60 Valentigney 3,200/mi²
61 Sens 3,392/mi²
62 Mâcon 3,399/mi²
63 Le Creusot 3,661/mi²
64 Talant 4,138/mi²
65 Audincourt 4,609/mi²
66 Chenôve 4,658/mi²
67 Montbéliard 4,977/mi²
68 Besançon 5,113/mi²
69 Fontaine-lès-Dijon 5,338/mi²
70 Saint-Leu 5,362/mi²
71 Vesoul 5,683/mi²
72 Chalon-sur-Saône 6,035/mi²
73 Nevers 6,575/mi²
74 Lons-le-Saunier 6,962/mi²
75 Belfort 8,267/mi²
76 Dijon 9,959/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Bourgogne offer spacious living with more land per resident. Tonnerre has just 238 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 Tonnerre, there are only 238 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 117,254 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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