Least Dense in Lima region

Top 35 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Lima region

1 Sayán 11/mi²

2 Oyón 14/mi²

3 Aucallama 18/mi²

4 Quilmaná 36/mi²

5 Asentamiento Humano Nicolas de Pierola 40/mi²

6 Supe 51/mi²

7 Végueta 57/mi²

8 Chilca 70/mi²

9 Paramonga 84/mi²

10 Pativilca 86/mi²

11 San Vicente de Cañete 89/mi²

12 Huaura 93/mi²

13 Santa María 102/mi²

14 Huacho 154/mi²

15 Huaral 168/mi²

16 Nuevo Imperial 188/mi²

17 Chancay 216/mi²

18 San Bartolo 228/mi²

19 Mala 289/mi²

20 Barranca 570/mi²

21 Chosica 607/mi²

22 Imperial 879/mi²

23 Supe Puerto 950/mi²

24 Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea 2,153/mi²

25 Caleta de Carquín 3,151/mi²

26 San Luis 5,275/mi²

27 Hualmay 8,886/mi²

28 Santiago de Surco 11,893/mi²

29 San Isidro 16,073/mi²

30 Barranco 27,192/mi²

31 Jesus Maria 28,278/mi²

32 Miraflores 30,177/mi²

33 San Francisco De Borja 31,273/mi²

34 Santa Anita - Los Ficus 37,753/mi²

35 Breña 64,495/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Lima region offer spacious living with more land per resident. Sayán has just 11 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 Sayán, there are only 11 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 2,655,086 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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