Least Dense in Munster

Top 30 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Munster

1 Nenagh 10/mi²

2 Roscrea 12/mi²

3 Nenagh Bridge 13/mi²

4 Thurles 18/mi²

5 Newcastle West 18/mi²

6 Passage West 44/mi²

7 Tralee 60/mi²

8 Killarney 61/mi²

9 Shannon 74/mi²

10 Glanmire 115/mi²

11 Ballincollig 240/mi²

12 Ennis 296/mi²

13 Douglas 347/mi²

14 Castletroy 649/mi²

15 Youghal 1,839/mi²

16 Bandon 1,855/mi²

17 Mallow 1,926/mi²

18 Kinsale 2,055/mi²

19 Fermoy 2,181/mi²

20 Midleton 2,603/mi²

21 Waterford 3,334/mi²

22 Cobh 3,699/mi²

23 Dungarvan 4,218/mi²

24 Cluain Meala 4,232/mi²

25 Carrick-on-Suir 4,654/mi²

26 Trá Mhór 5,407/mi²

27 Carrigtwohill 8,610/mi²

28 Carrigaline 8,860/mi²

29 Limerick 11,730/mi²

30 Cork 13,221/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Munster offer spacious living with more land per resident. Nenagh has just 10 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 Nenagh, there are only 10 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 2,690,965 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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