Least Dense in Davao Region

Top 70 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Davao Region

1 Pandasan 3/mi²

2 Manat 3/mi²

3 Cuambog 3/mi²

4 Magnaga 4/mi²

5 Cabinuangan 6/mi²

6 Kinablangan 7/mi²

7 San Mariano 10/mi²

8 Caburan 15/mi²

9 Gupitan 15/mi²

10 Sampao 16/mi²

11 Tibanbang 16/mi²

12 San Ignacio 18/mi²

13 Basiawan 19/mi²

14 Tuban 21/mi²

15 Sirib 21/mi²

16 Inawayan 22/mi²

17 Compostela 22/mi²

18 Simod 23/mi²

19 Tamayong 24/mi²

20 La Union 27/mi²

21 Coronon 28/mi²

22 Baganga 28/mi²

23 Magatos 29/mi²

24 Cateel 31/mi²

25 Andop 32/mi²

26 Wañgan 32/mi²

27 Taytayan 35/mi²

28 Sibulan 36/mi²

29 Tamugan 37/mi²

30 Astorga 43/mi²

31 Bato 47/mi²

32 Batobato 51/mi²

33 Talagutong 51/mi²

34 Santo Niño 52/mi²

35 Sigaboy 57/mi²

36 Cambanugoy 58/mi²

37 Tubod 60/mi²

38 Alejal 62/mi²

39 La Libertad 66/mi²

40 Baracatan 69/mi²

41 Corocotan 72/mi²

42 Malalag 86/mi²

43 Matanao 92/mi²

44 Biao 99/mi²

45 Sulop 110/mi²

46 Montevista 117/mi²

47 Manay 126/mi²

48 Cabayangan 127/mi²

49 Carmen 153/mi²

50 Hagonoy 168/mi²

51 Lasang 174/mi²

52 Guihing Proper 177/mi²

53 New Visayas 183/mi²

54 Nabunturan 187/mi²

55 Sarangani 199/mi²

56 Lupon 201/mi²

57 New Corella 203/mi²

58 Malita 203/mi²

59 Santa Maria 248/mi²

60 Bansalan 351/mi²

61 Padada 357/mi²

62 Samal 374/mi²

63 Monkayo 410/mi²

64 Mati 466/mi²

65 Magsaysay 560/mi²

66 Maco 664/mi²

67 Digos 1,048/mi²

68 Magugpo Poblacion 1,866/mi²

69 Davao 1,960/mi²

70 Panabo 2,178/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Davao Region offer spacious living with more land per resident. Pandasan 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 Pandasan, there are only 3 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 10,287,232 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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