Least Dense in Switzerland

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Least Dense — Switzerland

1 La Chaux-de-Fonds NE 18/mi²

2 Bagnes VS 60/mi²

3 Zermatt VS 71/mi²

4 Giubiasco TI 84/mi²

5 Davos GR 91/mi²

6 Saanen BE 94/mi²

7 Kerns OW 99/mi²

8 Savièse VS 107/mi²

9 Naters VS 115/mi²

10 Bex VD 116/mi²

11 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen ZH 122/mi²

12 Zürich (Kreis 8) / Mühlebach ZH 130/mi²

13 Gstaad BE 131/mi²

14 Basse-Nendaz VS 140/mi²

15 Blécherette VD 151/mi²

16 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Hirslanden ZH 158/mi²

17 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Fluntern ZH 164/mi²

18 Frutigen BE 169/mi²

19 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg ZH 187/mi²

20 Zürich (Kreis 2) / Enge ZH 193/mi²

21 Sumiswald BE 201/mi²

22 Conthey VS 203/mi²

23 Murten/Morat FR 205/mi²

24 Ollon VD 206/mi²

25 Glarus GL 212/mi²

26 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Witikon ZH 213/mi²

27 Peseux NE 214/mi²

28 Châtel-Saint-Denis FR 220/mi²

29 Bad Ragaz SG 221/mi²

30 Zürich (Kreis 5) / Gewerbeschule ZH 231/mi²

31 Zürich (Kreis 3) / Friesenberg ZH 232/mi²

32 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Hottingen ZH 232/mi²

33 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Langstrasse ZH 243/mi²

34 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Schwamendingen-Mitte ZH 245/mi²

35 Alpnach OW 252/mi²

36 Biasca TI 258/mi²

37 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Hirzenbach ZH 265/mi²

38 Eschenbach SG 270/mi²

39 Grabs SG 280/mi²

40 Oberriet SG 292/mi²

41 Sarnen OW 292/mi²

42 Willisau LU 294/mi²

43 Goldau SZ 296/mi²

44 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Hard ZH 303/mi²

45 Einsiedeln SZ 322/mi²

46 Wattwil SG 325/mi²

47 Crans-Montana VS 336/mi²

48 Collombey VS 341/mi²

49 Zürich (Kreis 3) / Alt-Wiedikon ZH 349/mi²

50 Altstätten SG 350/mi²

51 Saint-Imier BE 356/mi²

52 Langnau BE 361/mi²

53 Ruswil LU 366/mi²

54 Zürich (Kreis 10) / Wipkingen ZH 368/mi²

55 Zürich (Kreis 2) / Wollishofen ZH 376/mi²

56 Zürich (Kreis 9) / Albisrieden ZH 385/mi²

57 Zürich (Kreis 11) / Affoltern ZH 403/mi²

58 Horgen / Horgen (Dorfkern) ZH 404/mi²

59 Fully VS 406/mi²

60 Malters LU 409/mi²

61 Zürich (Kreis 11) / Seebach ZH 417/mi²

62 Würenlos AG 429/mi²

63 Monthey VS 439/mi²

64 Neuenkirch LU 448/mi²

65 Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) ZH 454/mi²

66 Uster / Ober-Uster ZH 458/mi²

67 Altendorf SZ 464/mi²

68 Zürich (Kreis 6) / Unterstrass ZH 469/mi²

69 Zürich (Kreis 3) / Sihlfeld ZH 490/mi²

70 Kirchberg SG 499/mi²

71 Schwyz SZ 502/mi²

72 Düdingen FR 516/mi²

73 Siebnen SZ 521/mi²

74 Unterseen BE 530/mi²

75 Arth SZ 551/mi²

76 Schübelbach SZ 568/mi²

77 Effretikon ZH 620/mi²

78 Ascona TI 628/mi²

79 Zürich (Kreis 9) / Altstetten ZH 662/mi²

80 Unterägeri ZG 679/mi²

81 Bellinzona TI 679/mi²

82 Hünenberg ZG 680/mi²

83 Domat GR 698/mi²

84 Moutier JU 699/mi²

85 Wohlen BE 701/mi²

86 Buchs SG 712/mi²

87 Aadorf TG 729/mi²

88 Romont FR 730/mi²

89 Le Locle NE 734/mi²

90 Pfäffikon SZ 739/mi²

91 Balsthal SO 772/mi²

92 Orbe VD 780/mi²

93 Oberuzwil SG 782/mi²

94 Locarno TI 782/mi²

95 Kirchberg BE 783/mi²

96 Küssnacht SZ 785/mi²

97 Hergiswil NW 834/mi²

98 Sierre VS 836/mi²

99 Blonay VD 846/mi²

100 Aigle VD 863/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Switzerland offer spacious living with more land per resident. La Chaux-de-Fonds has just 18 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 La Chaux-de-Fonds, there are only 18 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 1,578,618 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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