Least Dense in Western Province

Top 28 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Western Province

1 Minuwangoda 25/mi²

2 Gampaha 30/mi²

3 Peliyagoda 37/mi²

4 Hanwella Ihala 72/mi²

5 Kelaniya 91/mi²

6 Wattala 97/mi²

7 Ja Ela 102/mi²

8 Kandana 106/mi²

9 Mulleriyawa 106/mi²

10 Homagama 110/mi²

11 Horawala Junction 113/mi²

12 Kalutara 117/mi²

13 Welisara 131/mi²

14 Horana South 164/mi²

15 Hendala 180/mi²

16 Kotikawatta 204/mi²

17 Kolonnawa 205/mi²

18 Battaramulla South 239/mi²

19 Katunayaka 268/mi²

20 Pita Kotte 374/mi²

21 Negombo 434/mi²

22 Moratuwa 532/mi²

23 Maharagama 618/mi²

24 Beruwala 1,151/mi²

25 Panadura 1,268/mi²

26 Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 17,656/mi²

27 Colombo 25,373/mi²

28 Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia 70,009/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Western Province offer spacious living with more land per resident. Minuwangoda has just 25 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 Minuwangoda, there are only 25 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,133,729 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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