Least Dense in Braga

Top 37 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Braga

1 Refojos de Basto 567/mi²

2 Caldelas 1,203/mi²

3 Vila Nova de Famalicão 1,266/mi²

4 Sande 1,277/mi²

5 Marinhas 1,414/mi²

6 Palmeira 1,662/mi²

7 Semelhe 1,822/mi²

8 Real 1,822/mi²

9 Apúlia e Fão 1,830/mi²

10 Póvoa de Lanhoso 1,841/mi²

11 Merelim 1,856/mi²

12 Cabeceiras de Basto 1,882/mi²

13 Ferreiros 1,887/mi²

14 Aveleda 1,968/mi²

15 Ribeirão 2,095/mi²

16 Brito 2,215/mi²

17 Nine 2,223/mi²

18 Calendário 2,337/mi²

19 Ponte 2,497/mi²

20 Galegos 2,573/mi²

21 Oliveira 2,625/mi²

22 Joane 2,810/mi²

23 Caldas de Vizela 3,029/mi²

24 Moreira de Conegos 3,081/mi²

25 Arcos 3,678/mi²

26 Urgeses 4,013/mi²

27 Fafe 4,074/mi²

28 Gondizalves 4,177/mi²

29 Taipas 5,503/mi²

30 Gualtar 6,378/mi²

31 Selho 7,629/mi²

32 Serzedo 8,889/mi²

33 Bairro Novo 16,688/mi²

34 Barcelos 32,905/mi²

35 Esposende 42,226/mi²

36 Guimarães 43,196/mi²

37 Braga 179,004/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Braga offer spacious living with more land per resident. Refojos de Basto has just 567 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 Refojos de Basto, there are only 567 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 49,148 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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