Least Dense in Mauritius

Top 61 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Mauritius

1 Baie du Tombeau 16 51/mi²

2 Pailles 15 108/mi²

3 Sebastopol 13 515/mi²

4 Port Louis 18 519/mi²

5 Poste de Flacq 13 571/mi²

6 Ecroignard 13 616/mi²

7 Nouvelle France 14 685/mi²

8 Chemin Grenier 20 699/mi²

9 New Grove 14 723/mi²

10 Quatre Cocos 13 738/mi²

11 Fond du Sac 16 899/mi²

12 Long Mountain 16 950/mi²

13 Port Mathurin 23 1,040/mi²

14 Anse La Raye 1,146/mi²

15 Pamplemousses 16 1,165/mi²

16 Plaine Magnien 14 1,179/mi²

17 Calodyne 19 1,182/mi²

18 Brisée Verdière 13 1,212/mi²

19 Beau Vallon 14 1,224/mi²

20 Roches Noire 19 1,254/mi²

21 Moka 15 1,259/mi²

22 Grand Bois 20 1,451/mi²

23 Laventure 13 1,505/mi²

24 Rivière du Rempart 19 1,576/mi²

25 Camp Diable 20 1,629/mi²

26 Rouge Terre 16 1,668/mi²

27 Petit Raffray 19 1,692/mi²

28 Morcellement Saint André 16 1,694/mi²

29 Montagne Blanche 1,698/mi²

30 Dagotière 15 1,701/mi²

31 L’Escalier 14 1,710/mi²

32 Belle Vue Maurel 19 1,713/mi²

33 Surinam 20 1,741/mi²

34 Bambous 12 1,785/mi²

35 Goodlands 19 1,828/mi²

36 Centre de Flacq 13 1,872/mi²

37 Vacoas 17 1,892/mi²

38 Piton 19 1,919/mi²

39 Rivière des Anguilles 20 1,966/mi²

40 Pointe aux Piments 16 1,973/mi²

41 Plaine des Papayes 16 2,183/mi²

42 Lallmatie 2,193/mi²

43 Rose Belle 14 2,214/mi²

44 Grand Baie 19 2,242/mi²

45 Belle Vue Harel 16 2,257/mi²

46 Grand Gaube 19 2,293/mi²

47 Bel Air Rivière Sèche 13 2,405/mi²

48 Saint Pierre 15 2,424/mi²

49 Quartier Militaire 15 2,461/mi²

50 Triolet 16 2,762/mi²

51 Lalmatie 13 3,058/mi²

52 Bon Accueil 13 3,228/mi²

53 Terre Rouge 16 3,762/mi²

54 Petite Rivière 12 4,133/mi²

55 Richelieu 12 4,882/mi²

56 Trou aux Biches 16 5,447/mi²

57 Le Hochet 16 5,737/mi²

58 Quatre Bornes 17 7,865/mi²

59 Curepipe 17 8,481/mi²

60 Beau Bassin-Rose Hill 17 14,276/mi²

61 Mahébourg 14 16,230/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Mauritius offer spacious living with more land per resident. Baie du Tombeau has just 51 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 Baie du Tombeau, there are only 51 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 544,500 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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