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Least Dense — Puerto Rico

1 Guánica zona urbana 2,083/mi²

2 Hormigueros zona urbana 2,526/mi²

3 Arecibo zona urbana 2,594/mi²

4 Mayagüez zona urbana 2,833/mi²

5 Fajardo zona urbana 3,136/mi²

6 Coco comunidad 3,163/mi²

7 Quebradillas zona urbana 3,224/mi²

8 Humacao zona urbana 3,224/mi²

9 San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio) 3,465/mi²

10 Vega Baja zona urbana 3,726/mi²

11 Las Piedras zona urbana 3,792/mi²

12 San Germán zona urbana 3,803/mi²

13 Ponce zona urbana 3,872/mi²

14 Cabo Rojo zona urbana 3,908/mi²

15 Isabela zona urbana 4,062/mi²

16 Dorado zona urbana 4,162/mi²

17 Utuado zona urbana 4,198/mi²

18 Aguadilla zona urbana 4,406/mi²

19 Sabana Grande zona urbana 4,407/mi²

20 Yabucoa zona urbana 4,415/mi²

21 Canóvanas zona urbana 4,490/mi²

22 San Sebastián zona urbana 4,541/mi²

23 Vega Alta zona urbana 4,593/mi²

24 Cataño zona urbana 4,714/mi²

25 Ceiba zona urbana 4,749/mi²

26 Candelaria comunidad 4,773/mi²

27 Corozal zona urbana 4,807/mi²

28 Guayama zona urbana 4,867/mi²

29 Puerto Real comunidad 5,049/mi²

30 San Lorenzo zona urbana 5,071/mi²

31 Yauco zona urbana 5,139/mi²

32 Manatí zona urbana 5,168/mi²

33 Arroyo zona urbana 5,204/mi²

34 Coamo zona urbana 5,222/mi²

35 Juana Díaz zona urbana 5,249/mi²

36 Cidra zona urbana 5,292/mi²

37 Gurabo zona urbana 5,545/mi²

38 Peñuelas zona urbana 5,561/mi²

39 Cayey zona urbana 5,716/mi²

40 Aibonito zona urbana 5,800/mi²

41 Guaynabo zona urbana 5,816/mi²

42 Trujillo Alto zona urbana 5,912/mi²

43 Juncos zona urbana 5,951/mi²

44 Bayamón zona urbana 6,176/mi²

45 Pájaros comunidad 6,473/mi²

46 Caguas zona urbana 6,685/mi²

47 Carolina zona urbana 6,714/mi²

48 Luquillo zona urbana 7,039/mi²

49 Sabana Seca comunidad 7,295/mi²

50 San Juan zona urbana 8,056/mi²

51 Río Grande zona urbana 8,931/mi²

52 San Isidro comunidad 9,417/mi²

53 Mansión del Mar comunidad 9,757/mi²

54 Caño Martin Peña comunidad 16,678/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Puerto Rico offer spacious living with more land per resident. Guánica zona urbana has just 2,083 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 Guánica zona urbana, there are only 2,083 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 13,382 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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