Least Dense in Switzerland

Top 100 cities ranked by least dense

Least Dense - Switzerland

1 Zermatt VS 64/mi²
2 Täsch VS 64/mi²
3 Bagnes VS 74/mi²
4 Giubiasco TI 84/mi²
5 Davos GR 90/mi²
6 Glarus GL 102/mi²
7 Naters VS 115/mi²
9 Basse-Nendaz VS 140/mi²
11 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Hard ZH 150/mi²
13 Frutigen BE 169/mi²
14 Kerns OW 206/mi²
16 Bad Ragaz SG 221/mi²
18 Villeneuve VD 238/mi²
19 Sennwald SG 239/mi²
20 Alpnach OW 252/mi²
21 Biasca TI 258/mi²
22 Eschenbach SG 270/mi²
23 Oberriet SG 292/mi²
24 Murten/Morat FR 293/mi²
25 Goldau SZ 296/mi²
26 Sarnen OW 306/mi²
27 Rebwies ZH 313/mi²
28 Einsiedeln SZ 322/mi²
29 Wattwil SG 325/mi²
30 Tagelswangen ZH 345/mi²
31 Lindau ZH 345/mi²
32 Bex VD 345/mi²
33 Bern BE 349/mi²
34 Altstätten SG 350/mi²
35 Saint-Imier BE 356/mi²
36 Ollon VD 364/mi²
37 Ruswil LU 366/mi²
39 Haag (Rheintal) SG 382/mi²
40 Sevelen SG 415/mi²
45 Sachseln OW 426/mi²
46 Visperterminen VS 426/mi²
47 Monthey VS 439/mi²
50 Zürich (Kreis 2) / Enge ZH 442/mi²
51 Glattbrugg ZH 476/mi²
52 Rietgrabenhang ZH 476/mi²
53 Grossacker/Opfikon ZH 476/mi²
56 Ronco sopra Ascona TI 491/mi²
57 Sigriswil BE 503/mi²
59 Düdingen FR 516/mi²
60 Siebnen SZ 521/mi²
61 Schwyz SZ 543/mi²
62 Gams SG 556/mi²
63 Grabs SG 556/mi²
64 Schübelbach SZ 568/mi²
65 Basel BS 580/mi²
66 Unterseen BE 588/mi²
67 Därligen BE 588/mi²
68 Beatenberg BE 588/mi²
70 Effretikon ZH 620/mi²
72 Ascona TI 657/mi²
73 Glattfelden ZH 659/mi²
74 Hünenberg ZG 663/mi²
75 Arth SZ 670/mi²
76 Sumiswald BE 675/mi²
77 Lützelflüh BE 675/mi²
78 Trachselwald BE 675/mi²
79 Unterägeri ZG 679/mi²
82 Domat GR 698/mi²
83 Bellinzona TI 711/mi²
84 Savièse VS 715/mi²
85 Aadorf TG 729/mi²
86 Romont FR 730/mi²
87 Le Locle NE 734/mi²
88 Pfäffikon SZ 739/mi²
93 Balsthal SO 772/mi²
94 Kirchberg BE 783/mi²
95 Küssnacht SZ 785/mi²
96 Locarno TI 809/mi²
97 Conthey VS 858/mi²
98 Buchs SG 864/mi²
99 Villmergen AG 864/mi²
100 Stansstad NW 866/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Switzerland offer spacious living with more land per resident. Zermatt has just 64 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 Zermatt, there are only 64 people per square mile - each resident has roughly 434,243 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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