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Least Dense in Latvia

Top 48 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense — Latvia

1 Kārsava 19 21/mi²
2 Dreiliņi 25 47/mi²
3 Ādaži 34 72/mi²
4 Mežciems 25 95/mi²
5 Dārzciems 25 116/mi²
6 Ulbroka B5 168/mi²
7 Karosta 16 212/mi²
8 Krustpils 10 525/mi²
9 Ventspils 32 1,020/mi²
10 Alūksne 02 1,123/mi²
11 Kuldīga 15 1,303/mi²
12 Jūrmala 13 1,330/mi²
13 Aizkraukle 01 1,341/mi²
14 Ikšķile 21 1,411/mi²
15 Gulbene 09 1,461/mi²
16 Lielvārde 21 1,546/mi²
17 Ķekava 80 1,556/mi²
18 Madona 20 1,624/mi²
19 Sigulda C7 1,671/mi²
20 Smiltene D1 1,685/mi²
21 Ludza 19 1,725/mi²
22 Limbaži 18 1,815/mi²
23 Krāslava 14 1,920/mi²
24 Cēsis 05 2,019/mi²
25 Jēkabpils 10 2,138/mi²
26 Jelgava 11 2,345/mi²
27 Mārupe 95 2,411/mi²
28 Bauska 04 2,427/mi²
29 Saldus 27 2,450/mi²
30 Baloži 80 2,466/mi²
31 Daugavgrīva 25 2,539/mi²
32 Liepāja 16 2,567/mi²
33 Aizpute DN 2,668/mi²
34 Līvāni 90 2,760/mi²
35 Dobele 08 2,763/mi²
36 Daugavpils 06 2,796/mi²
37 Talsi 28 2,862/mi²
38 Balvi 03 2,869/mi²
39 Valmiera 31 3,054/mi²
40 Salaspils C3 3,058/mi²
41 Tukums 29 3,071/mi²
42 Čiekurkalns 25 3,545/mi²
43 Ogre 21 3,643/mi²
44 Olaine A2 3,657/mi²
45 Rēzekne 23 3,910/mi²
46 Bolderaja 25 4,587/mi²
47 Preiļi 22 4,729/mi²
48 Riga 25 6,327/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Latvia offer spacious living with more land per resident. Kārsava has just 21 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 Kārsava, there are only 21 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,321,251 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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