Least Dense in Panamá

Top 23 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Panamá

1 Nueva Esperanza 118/mi²
2 Ancón 141/mi²
3 San Vicente 354/mi²
4 Villa Unida 372/mi²
5 Gonzalillo 479/mi²
6 Pacora 521/mi²
7 La Cabima 583/mi²
8 Alcalde Díaz 658/mi²
9 Chilibre 840/mi²
10 Tocumen 1,379/mi²
11 Nuevo Belén 1,379/mi²
12 La Colorada 1,379/mi²
13 Betania 2,644/mi²
14 Las Cumbres 5,011/mi²
15 Pedregal 7,711/mi²
16 Parque Lefevre 10,631/mi²
17 Panamá 14,504/mi²
18 San Miguelito 14,518/mi²
19 Juan Díaz 27,393/mi²
20 El Chorrillo 52,291/mi²
21 Río Abajo 102,101/mi²
22 Calidonia 1,241,936/mi²
23 Curundú 1,241,936/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Panamá offer spacious living with more land per resident. Nueva Esperanza has just 118 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 Nueva Esperanza, there are only 118 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 236,860 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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