Least Dense in Liguria

Top 44 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Liguria

1 Cairo Montenotte 164/mi²

2 Marina di Andora 297/mi²

3 Albissola Marina 305/mi²

4 Casarza Ligure 368/mi²

5 Busalla 377/mi²

6 Andora 401/mi²

7 Vado Centro 462/mi²

8 Pedemonte 488/mi²

9 Varazze 500/mi²

10 Finale Ligure 510/mi²

11 Albisola Superiore 553/mi²

12 Cogoleto 568/mi²

13 Serra Riccò 660/mi²

14 Vado Ligure 700/mi²

15 Casano-Dogana-Isola 707/mi²

16 Ceparana-Carpena 710/mi²

17 Ceriale 759/mi²

18 Sarzana 772/mi²

19 Arcola 778/mi²

20 Taggia 803/mi²

21 Lerici 828/mi²

22 Pietra Ligure 854/mi²

23 Ventimiglia 900/mi²

24 Loano 959/mi²

25 Arenzano 976/mi²

26 Sestri Levante 989/mi²

27 Colombiera-Molicciara 1,052/mi²

28 Carcare 1,121/mi²

29 Alassio 1,167/mi²

30 Albenga 1,211/mi²

31 Santo Stefano di Magra 1,361/mi²

32 Diano Marina 1,466/mi²

33 Savona 1,587/mi²

34 Lavagna 1,675/mi²

35 Imperia 1,771/mi²

36 Rapallo 1,868/mi²

37 Sanremo 1,877/mi²

38 Bordighera 1,969/mi²

39 Santa Margherita Ligure 1,992/mi²

40 Recco 2,299/mi²

41 Vallecrosia 3,154/mi²

42 La Spezia 3,702/mi²

43 Genoa 4,300/mi²

44 Chiavari 4,550/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Liguria offer spacious living with more land per resident. Cairo Montenotte has just 164 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 Cairo Montenotte, there are only 164 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 169,680 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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