Least Dense in Ireland

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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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 Thurles M 18/mi²

9 Newcastle West M 18/mi²

10 Sutton L 23/mi²

11 Kinsealy-Drinan L 23/mi²

12 New Ross L 23/mi²

13 Hartstown L 24/mi²

14 Kilcock L 24/mi²

15 Newtown Trim L 26/mi²

16 Castlebar C 28/mi²

17 Edenderry L 29/mi²

18 Cherryville L 29/mi²

19 Carrickmacross U 29/mi²

20 Donabate L 30/mi²

21 Gorey L 30/mi²

22 Lusk L 31/mi²

23 Baldoyle L 32/mi²

24 Howth L 33/mi²

25 Castleknock L 33/mi²

26 Portarlington L 33/mi²

27 Monaghan U 34/mi²

28 Portmarnock L 37/mi²

29 Trim L 37/mi²

30 Kildare L 39/mi²

31 An Muileann gCearr L 39/mi²

32 Passage West M 44/mi²

33 Enniscorthy L 45/mi²

34 Ashbourne L 58/mi²

35 Arklow L 58/mi²

36 Wicklow L 59/mi²

37 Eadestown L 60/mi²

38 Laytown L 60/mi²

39 Tralee M 60/mi²

40 Killarney M 61/mi²

41 Tullamore L 62/mi²

42 Dunboyne L 62/mi²

43 Maynooth L 63/mi²

44 Blanchardstown L 66/mi²

45 Malahide L 66/mi²

46 Firhouse L 70/mi²

47 Shannon M 74/mi²

48 Wexford L 77/mi²

49 Ratoath L 77/mi²

50 Balbriggan L 87/mi²

51 Dollymount L 90/mi²

52 Killester L 90/mi²

53 Chapelizod L 94/mi²

54 Longford L 98/mi²

55 Ballyboden L 98/mi²

56 Oldbawn L 100/mi²

57 Darndale L 100/mi²

58 Jobstown L 110/mi²

59 Ballymun L 111/mi²

60 Palmerstown L 113/mi²

61 Monkstown L 115/mi²

62 Glanmire M 115/mi²

63 Walkinstown L 121/mi²

64 Greenhills L 122/mi²

65 Donnycarney L 136/mi²

66 Terenure L 136/mi²

67 Dalkey L 137/mi²

68 Cherry Orchard L 140/mi²

69 Sallynoggin L 143/mi²

70 Ringsend L 145/mi²

71 Little Bray L 145/mi²

72 Booterstown L 147/mi²

73 Clondalkin L 148/mi²

74 Rathgar L 149/mi²

75 Knocklyon L 149/mi²

76 Ballyfermot L 152/mi²

77 Beaumont L 152/mi²

78 Lucan L 156/mi²

79 Sandymount L 159/mi²

80 Mount Merrion L 162/mi²

81 Ballinteer L 176/mi²

82 Rathfarnham L 177/mi²

83 Confey L 177/mi²

84 Blackrock L 182/mi²

85 Donnybrook L 188/mi²

86 Marino L 195/mi²

87 Rathmines L 196/mi²

88 Crumlin L 200/mi²

89 Cabinteely L 207/mi²

90 Naas L 231/mi²

91 Ballincollig M 240/mi²

92 Dundrum L 251/mi²

93 Foxrock L 266/mi²

94 Donaghmede L 271/mi²

95 Ennis M 296/mi²

96 Douglas M 347/mi²

97 Finglas L 350/mi²

98 Kilquade L 415/mi²

99 Sandyford L 460/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 5,748,124 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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