Least Dense in Lisbon

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Least Dense — Lisbon

1 Vila Franca de Xira 130/mi²

2 Cadaval 211/mi²

3 Fontanelas 258/mi²

4 A dos Cunhados 316/mi²

5 Milharado 381/mi²

6 Arruda dos Vinhos 412/mi²

7 Alhandra 448/mi²

8 São João das Lampas 451/mi²

9 Azinhaga 464/mi²

10 Alenquer 466/mi²

11 Colares 486/mi²

12 Lourinhã 489/mi²

13 Mafra 508/mi²

14 Ventosa 524/mi²

15 Almargem 526/mi²

16 Azambuja 537/mi²

17 Cova da Moura 557/mi²

18 Venda do Pinheiro 620/mi²

19 Castanheira do Ribatejo 626/mi²

20 Silveira 645/mi²

21 Torres Vedras 829/mi²

22 Sintra 970/mi²

23 Bobadela 1,054/mi²

24 Mem Martins 1,144/mi²

25 Apelação 1,205/mi²

26 Caxias 1,239/mi²

27 Vialonga 1,512/mi²

28 Malveira 1,519/mi²

29 Monte Estoril 1,565/mi²

30 Ericeira 1,594/mi²

31 Carregado 1,749/mi²

32 Unhos 1,797/mi²

33 Alcabideche 1,881/mi²

34 Famões 1,966/mi²

35 Belas 1,992/mi²

36 Caneças 2,157/mi²

37 Queijas 2,323/mi²

38 Santa Iria da Azóia 2,330/mi²

39 São João da Talha 2,375/mi²

40 Cascais 2,439/mi²

41 Restelo 2,513/mi²

42 Cabo Ruivo 2,678/mi²

43 Carcavelos 2,801/mi²

44 Barcarena 2,856/mi²

45 Santa Maria de Belém 2,945/mi²

46 Porto Salvo 3,278/mi²

47 Camarate 3,385/mi²

48 Buraca 3,414/mi²

49 Ramada 3,445/mi²

50 Prior Velho 3,571/mi²

51 Paço de Arcos 3,573/mi²

52 Parede 4,050/mi²

53 Loures 4,202/mi²

54 Olival Basto 4,655/mi²

55 Oeiras 4,814/mi²

56 Ajuda 4,933/mi²

57 Póvoa de Santa Iria 4,992/mi²

58 São Domingos de Rana 5,285/mi²

59 Intendente 5,617/mi²

60 Algés 6,235/mi²

61 Carnaxide 6,236/mi²

62 Linda-a-Velha 6,740/mi²

63 Estoril 6,991/mi²

64 Rio de Mouro 7,462/mi²

65 Prazeres 7,566/mi²

66 Benfica 7,852/mi²

67 Campo Grande 8,386/mi²

68 Algueirão 8,418/mi²

69 Chelas 9,590/mi²

70 Sacavém 9,735/mi²

71 Anjos 9,751/mi²

72 Carnide 10,016/mi²

73 Olivais 10,829/mi²

74 Campo Pequeno 10,843/mi²

75 Parque das Nações 11,304/mi²

76 Póvoa de Santo Adrião 11,638/mi²

77 Bairro da Madre de Deus 12,306/mi²

78 Belém 12,535/mi²

79 Campolide 12,747/mi²

80 Beato António 12,866/mi²

81 Pontinha 12,988/mi²

82 Olival 13,342/mi²

83 Marvila 13,382/mi²

84 Lisbon 13,404/mi²

85 Massamá 13,515/mi²

86 Alfornelos 14,111/mi²

87 Principe Real 14,633/mi²

88 São Sebastião da Pedreira 15,517/mi²

89 Charneca 15,923/mi²

90 Lumiar 16,489/mi²

91 Sete Rios 16,497/mi²

92 Baixa 16,578/mi²

93 Alvalade 17,196/mi²

94 Alfragide 17,571/mi²

95 Falagueira 18,077/mi²

96 Alcântara 18,941/mi²

97 Cidade Universitária 20,000/mi²

98 Bairro Alto 22,460/mi²

99 São Mamede 22,583/mi²

100 São Jorge de Arroios 23,948/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Lisbon offer spacious living with more land per resident. Vila Franca de Xira has just 130 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 Vila Franca de Xira, there are only 130 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 214,548 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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