Least Dense in Istanbul

Top 52 cities ranked by least dense

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Least Dense — Istanbul

1 Çatalca 44/mi²

2 Silivri 158/mi²

3 Çanta 211/mi²

4 Boyalık 1,132/mi²

5 Adalar 1,187/mi²

6 Selimpaşa 1,414/mi²

7 Celâliye 1,506/mi²

8 Uskumruköy 1,520/mi²

9 Zekeriya 5,035/mi²

10 Maslak 5,195/mi²

11 Kumburgaz 6,035/mi²

12 Yakuplu 7,445/mi²

13 Istanbul 7,611/mi²

14 Beylikdüzü 8,131/mi²

15 Yıldız 8,414/mi²

16 Sancaktepe 9,910/mi²

17 Kavaklı 10,244/mi²

18 Bebek 11,878/mi²

19 Tepecik 11,988/mi²

20 Beylerbeyi 12,305/mi²

21 Ağva 12,681/mi²

22 Altunizade 14,954/mi²

23 Yeniköy 17,604/mi²

24 Çubuklu 18,156/mi²

25 Tarabya 18,404/mi²

26 Büyükdere 18,665/mi²

27 Çengelköy 20,911/mi²

28 Aksaray 23,084/mi²

29 Etiler 24,474/mi²

30 Gürpınar 30,321/mi²

31 İstinye 31,442/mi²

32 Mimarsinan 31,961/mi²

33 Umraniye 32,278/mi²

34 Üsküdar 38,059/mi²

35 Başakşehir 38,291/mi²

36 Şile 50,417/mi²

37 Salacak 56,012/mi²

38 Arnavutköy 62,316/mi²

39 Bahçelievler 87,927/mi²

40 Bağcılar 88,224/mi²

41 Sultangazi 91,409/mi²

42 Merter Keresteciler 135,135/mi²

43 Büyükçekmece 143,105/mi²

44 Güngören Merter 151,515/mi²

45 Maltepe 217,878/mi²

46 Sultanbeyli 286,622/mi²

47 Ataşehir 397,379/mi²

48 Şişli 437,061/mi²

49 Esenyurt 1,056,650/mi²

50 Eminönü 1,110,960/mi²

51 Esenler 2,601,175/mi²

52 Zeytinburnu 2,887,430/mi²

The least densely populated cities in Istanbul offer spacious living with more land per resident. Çatalca has just 44 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 Çatalca, there are only 44 people per square mile — each resident has roughly 636,493 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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