Least Dense in Madeira

Top 18 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Madeira

1 Santa Cruz 19/mi²

2 Camacha 112/mi²

3 São Vicente 345/mi²

4 Ribeira Brava 517/mi²

5 Santana 752/mi²

6 Nossa Senhora do Monte 1,037/mi²

7 Machico 1,507/mi²

8 São Gonçalo 2,127/mi²

9 Estreito de Câmara de Lobos 2,977/mi²

10 Santo António 3,030/mi²

11 São Roque 3,236/mi²

12 Caniço 4,511/mi²

13 Santa Maria Maior 6,260/mi²

14 Câmara de Lobos 6,560/mi²

15 Corujeira de Dentro 7,034/mi²

16 São Martinho 7,502/mi²

17 Santa Luzia 10,558/mi²

18 Funchal 23,881/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Madeira offer spacious living with more land per resident. Santa Cruz has just 19 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 Cruz, there are only 19 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,430,395 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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