Least Dense in Ireland

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Ireland

1 Westport C 5/mi²
2 Nenagh M 10/mi²
3 Blessington L 11/mi²
4 Buncrana U 12/mi²
5 Birr L 12/mi²
6 Roscrea M 12/mi²
7 Nenagh Bridge M 13/mi²
8 Kells L 14/mi²
9 Thurles M 18/mi²
10 Newcastle West M 18/mi²
11 Sutton L 23/mi²
12 Kinsealy-Drinan L 23/mi²
13 New Ross L 23/mi²
14 Hartstown L 24/mi²
15 Castlebar C 26/mi²
16 Kilcock L 26/mi²
17 Newtown Trim L 26/mi²
18 Cherryville L 29/mi²
19 Carrickmacross U 29/mi²
20 Donabate L 30/mi²
21 Edenderry L 31/mi²
22 Lusk L 31/mi²
23 Baldoyle L 32/mi²
24 Castleknock L 33/mi²
25 Portarlington L 33/mi²
26 Kildare L 34/mi²
27 Monaghan U 34/mi²
28 Howth L 35/mi²
29 Gorey L 35/mi²
30 Portmarnock L 37/mi²
31 Trim L 37/mi²
32 Passage West M 44/mi²
33 Enniscorthy L 45/mi²
34 An Muileann gCearr L 48/mi²
35 Dunboyne L 49/mi²
36 Arklow L 58/mi²
37 Wicklow L 59/mi²
38 Eadestown L 60/mi²
39 Laytown L 60/mi²
40 Killarney M 60/mi²
41 Maynooth L 63/mi²
42 Blanchardstown L 66/mi²
43 Malahide L 66/mi²
44 Tralee M 69/mi²
45 Firhouse L 70/mi²
46 Shannon M 71/mi²
47 Ashbourne L 71/mi²
48 Tullamore L 78/mi²
49 Wexford L 78/mi²
50 Ratoath L 86/mi²
51 Balbriggan L 87/mi²
52 Dollymount L 90/mi²
53 Killester L 90/mi²
54 Chapelizod L 94/mi²
55 Longford L 98/mi²
56 Ballyboden L 98/mi²
57 Oldbawn L 100/mi²
58 Darndale L 100/mi²
59 Jobstown L 110/mi²
60 Ballymun L 111/mi²
61 Palmerstown L 113/mi²
62 Monkstown L 115/mi²
63 Glanmire M 115/mi²
64 Sandyford L 121/mi²
65 Walkinstown L 121/mi²
66 Greenhills L 122/mi²
67 Donnycarney L 136/mi²
68 Terenure L 136/mi²
69 Dalkey L 137/mi²
70 Cherry Orchard L 140/mi²
71 Ringsend L 145/mi²
72 Little Bray L 145/mi²
73 Booterstown L 147/mi²
74 Clondalkin L 148/mi²
75 Rathgar L 149/mi²
76 Knocklyon L 149/mi²
77 Ballyfermot L 152/mi²
78 Beaumont L 152/mi²
79 Lucan L 156/mi²
80 Sandymount L 159/mi²
81 Mount Merrion L 162/mi²
82 Ballinteer L 176/mi²
83 Rathfarnham L 177/mi²
84 Donnybrook L 188/mi²
85 Marino L 195/mi²
86 Rathmines L 196/mi²
87 Crumlin L 200/mi²
88 Cabinteely L 207/mi²
89 Ballincollig M 210/mi²
90 Naas L 239/mi²
91 Dundrum L 251/mi²
92 Foxrock L 266/mi²
93 Donaghmede L 271/mi²
94 Ennis M 284/mi²
95 Douglas M 347/mi²
96 Finglas L 350/mi²
97 Cabra L 403/mi²
98 Greystones L 406/mi²
99 Kilquade L 415/mi²
100 Carlow L 504/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Ireland offer spacious living with more land per resident. Westport has just 5 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 Westport, there are only 5 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 5,162,667 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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