Least Dense in Sardinia

Top 56 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Sardinia

1 Arbus 32/mi²

2 Li Punti-San Giovanni 37/mi²

3 Tempio Pausania 44/mi²

4 Dorgali 47/mi²

5 Gonnosfanadiga 57/mi²

6 Maracalagonis 59/mi²

7 Arzachena 63/mi²

8 Ozieri 68/mi²

9 Sinnai 74/mi²

10 Cabras 78/mi²

11 Siniscola 96/mi²

12 Oliena 97/mi²

13 Orosei 102/mi²

14 Macomer 106/mi²

15 Porto Torres 109/mi²

16 Bosa 114/mi²

17 Uta 116/mi²

18 Sant'Antioco 124/mi²

19 Villasor 137/mi²

20 Guspini 146/mi²

21 Domusnovas 161/mi²

22 Iglesias 164/mi²

23 Decimomannu 169/mi²

24 Monte Rosello 171/mi²

25 Villacidro 175/mi²

26 Assemini 175/mi²

27 Olbia 182/mi²

28 Sanluri 189/mi²

29 Ittiri 190/mi²

30 Carloforte 192/mi²

31 Dolianova 193/mi²

32 Sorso 225/mi²

33 Samassi 254/mi²

34 San Gavino Monreale 257/mi²

35 La Maddalena 263/mi²

36 Serramanna 268/mi²

37 Ossi 274/mi²

38 Castelsardo 278/mi²

39 Terralba 285/mi²

40 Alghero 287/mi²

41 Sennori 338/mi²

42 Carbonia 342/mi²

43 Sassari 350/mi²

44 Tortolì 360/mi²

45 Capoterra 376/mi²

46 Nuoro 397/mi²

47 Quartucciu 401/mi²

48 Oristano 490/mi²

49 Settimo San Pietro 520/mi²

50 San Sperate 637/mi²

51 Sestu 869/mi²

52 Elmas 1,025/mi²

53 Quartu Sant'Elena 1,105/mi²

54 Selargius 1,454/mi²

55 Cagliari 2,830/mi²

56 Monserrato 5,548/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Sardinia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Arbus has just 32 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 Arbus, there are only 32 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 883,626 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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