Least Dense in Porto

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Porto

1 Foz do Sousa 513/mi²

2 Gemunde 580/mi²

3 Santa Maria de Avioso 605/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 Alpendurada 1,136/mi²

12 Marco de Canavezes 1,140/mi²

13 Margaride 1,143/mi²

14 Angeiras 1,176/mi²

15 Anta 1,202/mi²

16 Vila da Lixa 1,235/mi²

17 São Pedro da Cova 1,268/mi²

18 Cruz 1,307/mi²

19 Santo Tirso 1,309/mi²

20 Bela Vista 1,326/mi²

21 Valbom 1,372/mi²

22 Olival 1,404/mi²

23 Coronado 1,494/mi²

24 Noeda 1,556/mi²

25 Nogueira 1,679/mi²

26 Paços 1,701/mi²

27 Nevogilde 1,707/mi²

28 Árvore 1,715/mi²

29 Valongo 1,717/mi²

30 Bairro Silva Braga 1,730/mi²

31 Melres 1,736/mi²

32 Trofa 1,739/mi²

33 Campo 1,783/mi²

34 Baião 1,797/mi²

35 Bougado 1,822/mi²

36 Alfena 1,880/mi²

37 Paredes 1,902/mi²

38 Bonjoia 1,916/mi²

39 Miramar 1,928/mi²

40 Lordelo 2,205/mi²

41 Avintes 2,248/mi²

42 Lavra 2,251/mi²

43 Gueifães 2,270/mi²

44 Valadares 2,331/mi²

45 Barrosas 2,342/mi²

46 Grijó 2,485/mi²

47 Vila Nova da Telha 2,523/mi²

48 Serzedo 2,554/mi²

49 Silva Escura 2,571/mi²

50 Gondomar 2,630/mi²

51 Pedras Rubras 2,647/mi²

52 Rebordosa 2,666/mi²

53 Perafita 2,786/mi²

54 Pereiro 2,802/mi²

55 Aves 2,808/mi²

56 Negrelos 2,897/mi²

57 Ramalde do Meio 2,948/mi²

58 Pinheiro Manso 2,974/mi²

59 Vermoim 2,991/mi²

60 Ameal 3,070/mi²

61 Sardão 3,184/mi²

62 Santa Cruz do Bispo 3,262/mi²

63 Moreira 3,272/mi²

64 Perozinho 3,439/mi²

65 Leça do Bailio 3,531/mi²

66 Contumil 3,571/mi²

67 Azevedo 3,571/mi²

68 São Félix da Marinha 3,584/mi²

69 Freamunde 3,730/mi²

70 Gulpilhares 3,835/mi²

71 Paços de Ferreira 3,966/mi²

72 São Tiago de Custoias 4,167/mi²

73 Francos 4,176/mi²

74 Aver-o-Mar 4,646/mi²

75 Senhora do Porto 4,741/mi²

76 Leça da Palmeira 4,838/mi²

77 Madalena 4,977/mi²

78 Canelas 5,143/mi²

79 Arcozelo 5,163/mi²

80 Guifões 5,275/mi²

81 Águas Santas 5,386/mi²

82 Castelões de Cepeda 5,861/mi²

83 Bomfim 5,862/mi²

84 São Miguel do Couto 5,887/mi²

85 Felgueiras 6,230/mi²

86 Azenha 6,556/mi²

87 Baguim do Monte 6,660/mi²

88 Maia 6,912/mi²

89 Vila do Conde 7,161/mi²

90 Canidelo 7,383/mi²

91 Vilar de Andorinho 7,518/mi²

92 Campanhã 7,568/mi²

93 Fânzeres 7,690/mi²

94 Oliveira do Douro 7,699/mi²

95 Ermesinde 8,061/mi²

96 Pedroso 8,820/mi²

97 Massarelos 9,052/mi²

98 Vilar do Paraíso 9,147/mi²

99 Foz do Douro 9,480/mi²

100 Rio Tinto 10,586/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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