Least Dense in Porto

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Porto

1 Foz do Sousa 513/mi²
2 Gemunde 580/mi²
4 Penafiel 665/mi²
5 Jovim 671/mi²
6 Sobrado 876/mi²
7 Amarante 910/mi²
8 Vila Cova 973/mi²
9 Sandim 977/mi²
10 Gandra 1,076/mi²
11 Marco de Canavezes 1,140/mi²
12 Margaride 1,143/mi²
13 Angeiras 1,176/mi²
14 Anta 1,202/mi²
15 Vila da Lixa 1,235/mi²
16 São Pedro da Cova 1,268/mi²
17 Santo Tirso 1,309/mi²
18 Valbom 1,372/mi²
19 Olival 1,404/mi²
20 Coronado 1,494/mi²
21 Nogueira 1,679/mi²
22 Paços 1,701/mi²
23 Nevogilde 1,707/mi²
24 Árvore 1,715/mi²
25 Valongo 1,717/mi²
26 Bairro Silva Braga 1,730/mi²
27 Melres 1,736/mi²
28 Trofa 1,739/mi²
29 Campo 1,783/mi²
30 Baião 1,797/mi²
31 Bougado 1,822/mi²
32 Alfena 1,880/mi²
33 Paredes 1,902/mi²
34 Miramar 1,928/mi²
35 Rebordosa 1,971/mi²
36 Lordelo 2,205/mi²
37 Avintes 2,248/mi²
38 Lavra 2,251/mi²
39 Gueifães 2,270/mi²
40 Barrosas 2,342/mi²
41 Grijó 2,485/mi²
42 Vila Nova da Telha 2,523/mi²
43 Serzedo 2,554/mi²
44 Silva Escura 2,571/mi²
45 Gondomar 2,630/mi²
46 Pedras Rubras 2,647/mi²
47 Perafita 2,786/mi²
48 Pereiro 2,802/mi²
49 Aves 2,808/mi²
50 Negrelos 2,897/mi²
51 Ramalde do Meio 2,948/mi²
52 Pinheiro Manso 2,974/mi²
53 Vermoim 2,991/mi²
54 Sardão 3,184/mi²
55 Santa Cruz do Bispo 3,262/mi²
56 Moreira 3,272/mi²
57 Perozinho 3,439/mi²
58 Leça do Bailio 3,531/mi²
59 Azevedo 3,571/mi²
60 São Félix da Marinha 3,584/mi²
61 Freamunde 3,730/mi²
62 Gulpilhares 3,835/mi²
63 São Tiago de Custoias 4,167/mi²
64 Francos 4,176/mi²
65 Aver-o-Mar 4,646/mi²
66 Senhora do Porto 4,741/mi²
67 Leça da Palmeira 4,838/mi²
68 Madalena 4,977/mi²
69 Canelas 5,143/mi²
70 Arcozelo 5,163/mi²
71 Guifões 5,275/mi²
72 Águas Santas 5,386/mi²
73 Castelões de Cepeda 5,861/mi²
74 São Miguel do Couto 5,887/mi²
75 Felgueiras 6,230/mi²
76 Azenha 6,556/mi²
77 Baguim do Monte 6,660/mi²
78 Maia 6,912/mi²
79 Vila do Conde 7,161/mi²
80 Canidelo 7,383/mi²
81 Vilar de Andorinho 7,518/mi²
82 Oliveira do Douro 7,699/mi²
83 Ermesinde 8,061/mi²
84 Pedroso 8,820/mi²
85 Massarelos 9,052/mi²
86 Vilar do Paraíso 9,147/mi²
87 Foz do Douro 9,480/mi²
88 Rio Tinto 10,586/mi²
89 Pedrouços 10,729/mi²
90 Matosinhos 11,945/mi²
91 Areosa 12,393/mi²
92 São Mamede de Infesta 12,905/mi²
93 Póvoa de Varzim 14,894/mi²
94 Lordelo do Ouro 17,000/mi²
95 Santo Ovídio 17,681/mi²
96 Paranhos 17,784/mi²
97 Senhora da Hora 18,359/mi²
98 Aldoar 31,962/mi²
99 Vila Nova de Gaia 32,482/mi²
100 Paços de Ferreira 32,512/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Porto offer spacious living with more land per resident. Foz do Sousa has just 513 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 Foz do Sousa, there are only 513 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 54,388 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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