Least Dense in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Philippines

1 Puro 05 1/mi²

2 Tumcon Ilawod 06 1/mi²

3 Buga 06 1/mi²

4 Muñoz East 02 1/mi²

5 Jones 02 1/mi²

6 Alimodian 06 1/mi²

7 Masaya Sur 02 1/mi²

8 Aras-asan 13 1/mi²

9 Liboro 05 1/mi²

10 San Jose 02 1/mi²

11 Pangyan 12 1/mi²

12 Sinamar 02 1/mi²

13 Reina Mercedes 02 1/mi²

14 Socorro 41 1/mi²

15 Burgos 02 1/mi²

16 Baliton 12 1/mi²

17 Domampot 01 1/mi²

18 Puloypuloy 12 2/mi²

19 Macalong 01 2/mi²

20 Bantogon 12 2/mi²

21 Minien East 01 2/mi²

22 San Juan 03 2/mi²

23 Alegria 08 2/mi²

24 Salinungan Proper 02 2/mi²

25 Santa Ana 10 2/mi²

26 Suyan 12 2/mi²

27 Taltal 03 2/mi²

28 Ragay 05 2/mi²

29 Carusucan 01 2/mi²

30 Lucapon 03 2/mi²

31 Libungan 12 2/mi²

32 Glad 12 2/mi²

33 Nalundan 07 2/mi²

34 Tulay na Lupa 05 2/mi²

35 Sapu Padidu 12 2/mi²

36 Manticao 10 2/mi²

37 Bayanga 14 2/mi²

38 Tigpalay 09 2/mi²

39 Bau 12 2/mi²

40 Litayan 14 3/mi²

41 Pantao 05 3/mi²

42 Pandasan 11 3/mi²

43 Lun Pequeño 12 3/mi²

44 Maria Cristina 10 3/mi²

45 Bone South 02 3/mi²

46 Bulog 01 3/mi²

47 Cabugao 01 3/mi²

48 Tibigan 07 3/mi²

49 Bulalacao 41 3/mi²

50 Kauran 14 3/mi²

51 Bolong 09 3/mi²

52 Bulusan 05 3/mi²

53 Dado 14 3/mi²

54 Manat 11 3/mi²

55 Talisayan 09 3/mi²

56 Cuambog 11 3/mi²

57 Bansud 41 3/mi²

58 San Mateo 02 3/mi²

59 Culianan 09 3/mi²

60 Nibaliw Central 01 4/mi²

61 Buenavista 09 4/mi²

62 Placer 13 4/mi²

63 Bugasan 14 4/mi²

64 Magnaga 11 4/mi²

65 Bunguiao 09 4/mi²

66 Curuan 09 4/mi²

67 Awang 14 4/mi²

68 Domalanoan 01 4/mi²

69 Digal 14 4/mi²

70 Amuñgan 03 4/mi²

71 Cabarroguis 02 4/mi²

72 Taluksangay 09 4/mi²

73 Ligaya 41 4/mi²

74 Saguday 02 5/mi²

75 Liwan 15 5/mi²

76 Lala 12 5/mi²

77 Monamon 15 5/mi²

78 Manicahan 09 5/mi²

79 Poblacion, San Felipe 03 5/mi²

80 Titay 09 5/mi²

81 Mercedes 09 5/mi²

82 Semirara 06 5/mi²

83 Laguilayan 12 5/mi²

84 Cabinuangan 11 6/mi²

85 Vitali 09 6/mi²

86 Guiset East 01 6/mi²

87 Clarin 10 6/mi²

88 Buguias 15 6/mi²

89 Loacan 15 7/mi²

90 Kinablangan 11 7/mi²

91 Maranding 10 7/mi²

92 Talitay 14 7/mi²

93 Mahayag 09 7/mi²

94 Bagong Sikat 41 7/mi²

95 Labuan 09 8/mi²

96 Tuding 15 8/mi²

97 Caibiran 08 8/mi²

98 Dalican 14 8/mi²

99 Wao 14 9/mi²

100 Plaridel 06 9/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Philippines offer spacious living with more land per resident. Puro has just 1 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 Puro, there are only 1 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 27,878,400 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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