Least Dense in Northern Mindanao

Top 85 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Northern Mindanao

1 Santa Ana 2/mi²

2 Manticao 2/mi²

3 Maria Cristina 3/mi²

4 Clarin 6/mi²

5 Maranding 7/mi²

6 Aglayan 10/mi²

7 Linabo 10/mi²

8 Calabugao 11/mi²

9 San Miguel 12/mi²

10 Sumpong 12/mi²

11 Alae 14/mi²

12 Mailag 15/mi²

13 Dagumba-an 16/mi²

14 Moog 17/mi²

15 Talakag 19/mi²

16 Lumbia 19/mi²

17 Casisang 23/mi²

18 Molugan 26/mi²

19 Dalipuga 26/mi²

20 Langcangan 28/mi²

21 San Jose 29/mi²

22 Boroon 29/mi²

23 Salawagan 29/mi²

24 Damilag 30/mi²

25 Lantapan 32/mi²

26 Lunao 33/mi²

27 Igpit 34/mi²

28 Claveria 35/mi²

29 Agusan 36/mi²

30 Halapitan 37/mi²

31 Libona 40/mi²

32 San Luis 41/mi²

33 Kibangay 41/mi²

34 Kibawe 43/mi²

35 Lurugan 46/mi²

36 Imelda 57/mi²

37 Cabanglasan 58/mi²

38 Sultan Naga Dimaporo 67/mi²

39 Kisolon 70/mi²

40 Sumilao 70/mi²

41 Barra 73/mi²

42 Dologon 75/mi²

43 Impasugong 101/mi²

44 Nunungan 103/mi²

45 Kapatagan 103/mi²

46 Malaybalay 104/mi²

47 Kadingilan 106/mi²

48 Bugo 113/mi²

49 Mantampay 137/mi²

50 Bacolod 138/mi²

51 Damulog 139/mi²

52 Kalilangan 149/mi²

53 Maigo 154/mi²

54 Medina 161/mi²

55 Calamba 167/mi²

56 El Salvador 169/mi²

57 Balingasag 171/mi²

58 Salay 179/mi²

59 Jimenez 212/mi²

60 Mamungan 219/mi²

61 Balingoan 220/mi²

62 Initao 231/mi²

63 Linamon 232/mi²

64 Mariano 255/mi²

65 Lagonglong 280/mi²

66 Mambajao 293/mi²

67 Kauswagan 294/mi²

68 Tangub 364/mi²

69 Villanueva 394/mi²

70 Quezon 473/mi²

71 Binuangan 490/mi²

72 Tubod 529/mi²

73 Jasaan 553/mi²

74 Managok 554/mi²

75 NIA Valencia 632/mi²

76 Gingoog 633/mi²

77 Maramag 636/mi²

78 Tagoloan 669/mi²

79 Don Carlos 688/mi²

80 Lugait 695/mi²

81 Manolo Fortich 739/mi²

82 Oroquieta 777/mi²

83 Iligan 1,091/mi²

84 Ozamiz City 1,419/mi²

85 Cagayan de Oro 4,653/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Northern Mindanao offer spacious living with more land per resident. Santa Ana has just 2 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 Santa Ana, there are only 2 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 15,930,514 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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