Least Dense in Newfoundland and Labrador

Top 24 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Newfoundland and Labrador

1 Churchill Park 19/mi²

2 Southlands 20/mi²

3 Rabbittown 20/mi²

4 Kilbride 22/mi²

5 Mount Cashel 22/mi²

6 Mundy Pond 24/mi²

7 Downtown St. John's 34/mi²

8 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 68/mi²

9 Clarenville 124/mi²

10 Marystown 217/mi²

11 Gander 295/mi²

12 Corner Brook 339/mi²

13 Portugal Cove-St. Philip's 378/mi²

14 Stephenville 480/mi²

15 Labrador City 563/mi²

16 Torbay 583/mi²

17 Bay Roberts 631/mi²

18 St. John's 642/mi²

19 Grand Falls-Windsor 654/mi²

20 Donovans 752/mi²

21 Pearlgate 930/mi²

22 Conception Bay South 1,178/mi²

23 Paradise 2,004/mi²

24 Mount Pearl 3,720/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Newfoundland and Labrador offer spacious living with more land per resident. Churchill Park has just 19 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 Churchill Park, there are only 19 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,501,260 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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