Least Dense in Moldova

Top 61 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Moldova

1 Teleneşti 91 32/mi²

2 Pervomaisc 58 97/mi²

3 Tvardița 90 129/mi²

4 Cimişlia 68 198/mi²

5 Chiţcani 67 207/mi²

6 Vulcăneşti 51 216/mi²

7 Congaz 51 218/mi²

8 Slobozia 58 257/mi²

9 Hryhoriopol 58 259/mi²

10 Anenii Noi 59 309/mi²

11 Blijnii Hutor 58 314/mi²

12 Leova 79 321/mi²

13 Taraclia 90 327/mi²

14 Nisporeni 80 330/mi²

15 Criuleni 69 335/mi²

16 Căuşeni 67 342/mi²

17 Sîngera 57 349/mi²

18 Stăuceni 57 424/mi²

19 Iargara 65 429/mi²

20 Sîngerei 85 454/mi²

21 Mîndreşti 91 472/mi²

22 Călăraşi 66 559/mi²

23 Ceadîr-Lunga 51 559/mi²

24 Rezina 83 596/mi²

25 Basarabeasca 61 607/mi²

26 Strășeni 89 748/mi²

27 Şoldăneşti 86 764/mi²

28 Bilicenii Vechi 85 797/mi²

29 Camenca 58 854/mi²

30 Ştefan Vodă 88 876/mi²

31 Briceni 70 947/mi²

32 Vadul lui Vodă 57 952/mi²

33 Codru 57 1,158/mi²

34 Ialoveni 78 1,223/mi²

35 Dancu 77 1,493/mi²

36 Fălești 74 1,728/mi²

37 Durleşti 57 1,781/mi²

38 Cricova 57 2,050/mi²

39 Ciorescu 57 2,535/mi²

40 Briceni 63 2,565/mi²

41 Cahul 64 2,635/mi²

42 Floreşti 75 2,870/mi²

43 Bender 62 2,933/mi²

44 Drochia 71 3,011/mi²

45 Otaci 81 3,111/mi²

46 Ocniţa 81 3,354/mi²

47 Rîbniţa 58 3,434/mi²

48 Comrat 51 3,619/mi²

49 Dubăsari 58 3,882/mi²

50 Orhei 82 3,906/mi²

51 Hînceşti 77 4,788/mi²

52 Ungheni 92 5,438/mi²

53 Glodeni 76 5,668/mi²

54 Rîşcani 84 5,730/mi²

55 Soroca 87 5,975/mi²

56 Bălţi 60 6,083/mi²

57 Tiraspol 58 8,131/mi²

58 Donduşeni 70 9,628/mi²

59 Edineţ 73 10,396/mi²

60 Chisinau 57 13,392/mi²

61 Dnestrovsc 58 15,561/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Moldova offer spacious living with more land per resident. Teleneşti 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 Teleneşti, there are only 32 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 868,486 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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