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Least Dense in Norway

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Norway

1 Luster 46 3/mi²
2 Lenvik 18 5/mi²
3 Stavern 20 9/mi²
4 Stryn 46 10/mi²
5 Sæveland 14 10/mi²
6 Kvinesdal 42 13/mi²
7 Haram 08 13/mi²
8 Austevoll 46 16/mi²
9 Tananger 14 29/mi²
10 Stjørdal 21 32/mi²
11 Ensjø 12 43/mi²
12 Strømmen 01 45/mi²
13 Strand 14 73/mi²
14 Nesttun 46 119/mi²
15 Arendal 42 186/mi²
16 Time 14 198/mi²
17 Drøbak 01 204/mi²
18 Porsgrunn 17 210/mi²
19 Ask 01 216/mi²
20 Hamar 34 218/mi²
21 Asker 01 255/mi²
22 Lillestrøm 01 352/mi²
23 Drammen 04 655/mi²
24 Ytrebygda 46 1,619/mi²
25 Eidsvoll 01 2,305/mi²
26 Råholt 01 2,790/mi²
27 Elverum 34 2,845/mi²
28 Raufoss 34 2,851/mi²
29 Åkrehamn 14 2,987/mi²
30 Ørsta 08 3,047/mi²
31 Mysen 13 3,048/mi²
32 Kongsberg 04 3,352/mi²
33 Ski 01 3,364/mi²
34 Fauske 09 3,402/mi²
35 Orkanger 21 3,462/mi²
36 Ulsteinvik 08 3,529/mi²
37 Gjøvik 34 3,606/mi²
38 Voss 46 3,618/mi²
39 Florø 46 3,624/mi²
40 Holmestrand 20 3,630/mi²
41 Verdal 21 3,644/mi²
42 Sandnessjøen 09 3,657/mi²
43 Søgne 42 3,719/mi²
44 Leirvik 46 3,737/mi²
45 Brønnøysund 09 3,881/mi²
46 Hønefoss 04 3,897/mi²
47 Mosjøen 09 3,901/mi²
48 Vestby 01 3,919/mi²
49 Brumunddal 34 3,950/mi²
50 Kopervik 14 3,973/mi²
51 Kragerø 17 3,998/mi²
52 Kongsvinger 34 4,019/mi²
53 Halden 13 4,024/mi²
54 Lillesand 42 4,106/mi²
55 Mo i Rana 09 4,110/mi²
56 Steinkjer 21 4,186/mi²
57 Alta 05 4,205/mi²
58 Jessheim 01 4,264/mi²
59 Indre Arna 46 4,272/mi²
60 Kløfta 01 4,275/mi²
61 Askim 13 4,304/mi²
62 Mandal 42 4,318/mi²
63 Knarvik 46 4,384/mi²
64 Larvik 20 4,394/mi²
65 Ås 01 4,398/mi²
66 Notodden 17 4,446/mi²
67 Røros 21 4,494/mi²
68 Jørpeland 14 4,576/mi²
69 Nesoddtangen 01 4,585/mi²
70 Egersund 14 4,648/mi²
71 Tangvall 42 4,728/mi²
72 Hommelvik 21 4,753/mi²
73 Namsos 21 4,780/mi²
74 Harstad 18 4,806/mi²
75 Førde 46 4,809/mi²
76 Skien 17 4,912/mi²
77 Ålesund 08 4,928/mi²
78 Haugesund 14 5,034/mi²
79 Tromsø 18 5,112/mi²
80 Tønsberg 20 5,362/mi²
81 Narvik 09 5,397/mi²
82 Vennesla 42 5,548/mi²
83 Melhus 21 5,658/mi²
84 Bryne 14 5,718/mi²
85 Nærbø 14 5,724/mi²
86 Oslo 12 5,832/mi²
87 Stjørdalshalsen 21 5,967/mi²
88 Moss 13 5,977/mi²
89 Bodø 09 6,229/mi²
90 Grimstad 42 6,238/mi²
91 Sarpsborg 13 6,321/mi²
92 Malvik 21 6,355/mi²
93 Fetsund 01 6,377/mi²
94 Molde 08 6,385/mi²
95 Fredrikstad 13 6,389/mi²
96 Hommersåk 14 6,468/mi²
97 Flekkefjord 42 6,557/mi²
98 Tranby 04 6,570/mi²
99 Lillehammer 34 6,639/mi²
100 Sandefjord 20 6,926/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Norway offer spacious living with more land per resident. Luster has just 3 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 Luster, there are only 3 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 7,988,080 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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