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2026 ranking · population density

The least densely populated towns in Corsica in 2026

Asco (Haute-Corse) is the least densely populated town in Corsica, with just 1.0 inhabitants per km². Next come Manso (Haute-Corse, 1.0 inhabitants per km²) and Mausoléo (Haute-Corse, 1.2 inhabitants per km²).

360 towns ranked

Asco, 1stThe next 19

The podium

  1. 1stAsco 1.0per km² Haute-Corse
  2. 2ndManso 1.0per km² Haute-Corse
  3. 3rdMausoléo 1.2per km² Haute-Corse

This ranking covers all 360 towns in Corsica. At the other end of the ranking, Bastia (Haute-Corse) comes last with 2,444.5 inhabitants per km².

In France, a commune is the smallest unit of local government, from large cities to tiny villages. Paris, Lyon and Marseille are ranked as whole communes: their arrondissements (districts) have no rank of their own.

The ranking: least densely populated towns in Corsica

Rank Town Department Density (per km²) Proportional bar Population Area (km²)
1 Asco Haute-Corse (2B) 1.0 119 123
2 Manso Haute-Corse (2B) 1.0 119 121
3 Mausoléo Haute-Corse (2B) 1.2 24 19
4 San-Gavino-di-Tenda Haute-Corse (2B) 1.3 65 50
5 Ghisoni Haute-Corse (2B) 1.5 185 125
6 Castiglione Haute-Corse (2B) 1.7 40 23
7 Marignana Corse-du-Sud (2A) 1.9 104 55
8 Osani Corse-du-Sud (2A) 1.9 99 52
9 Pastricciola Corse-du-Sud (2A) 1.9 90 46
10 Carticasi Haute-Corse (2B) 2.0 25 13
11 Albertacce Haute-Corse (2B) 2.1 200 97
12 Quenza Corse-du-Sud (2A) 2.1 204 96
13 Corscia Haute-Corse (2B) 2.1 126 59
14 Zicavo Corse-du-Sud (2A) 2.2 205 93
15 Sant'Andréa-di-Bozio Haute-Corse (2B) 2.3 56 24
16 Muracciole Haute-Corse (2B) 2.4 33 14
17 Aiti Haute-Corse (2B) 2.4 29 12
18 Vallica Haute-Corse (2B) 2.4 29 12
19 Érone Haute-Corse (2B) 2.6 10 3.9
20 Lano Haute-Corse (2B) 2.6 21 8.2
21 Arbori Corse-du-Sud (2A) 2.7 53 20
22 Rosazia Corse-du-Sud (2A) 2.7 53 20
23 Santo-Pietro-di-Tenda Haute-Corse (2B) 2.7 343 126
24 Novella Haute-Corse (2B) 2.8 83 30
25 Altiani Haute-Corse (2B) 3.0 54 18
26 Galéria Haute-Corse (2B) 3.0 401 135
27 Serriera Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.1 113 37
28 Palneca Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.1 134 44
29 Letia Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.1 112 36
30 Pianello Haute-Corse (2B) 3.2 54 17
31 Casamaccioli Haute-Corse (2B) 3.3 118 36
32 Mazzola Haute-Corse (2B) 3.3 22 6.6
33 Lugo-di-Nazza Haute-Corse (2B) 3.4 86 25
34 Guagno Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.4 147 43
35 Évisa Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.5 234 67
36 Zérubia Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.5 46 13
37 Canavaggia Haute-Corse (2B) 3.5 123 35
38 Lozzi Haute-Corse (2B) 3.6 111 31
39 Chisa Haute-Corse (2B) 3.6 105 29
40 Castineta Haute-Corse (2B) 3.7 34 9.2
41 Saliceto Haute-Corse (2B) 3.8 47 13
42 Olmi-Cappella Haute-Corse (2B) 3.8 192 51
43 Cristinacce Corse-du-Sud (2A) 3.8 77 20
44 Campi Haute-Corse (2B) 3.9 19 4.9
45 Noceta Haute-Corse (2B) 3.9 73 19
46 Popolasca Haute-Corse (2B) 4.0 41 10
47 Castifao Haute-Corse (2B) 4.0 169 42
48 Meria Haute-Corse (2B) 4.1 83 20
49 tied Grossa Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.1 75 18
49 tied Azzana Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.1 49 12
51 Bastelica Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.1 528 128
52 Piobetta Haute-Corse (2B) 4.2 20 4.8
53 Tarrano Haute-Corse (2B) 4.2 16 3.8
54 Piedicorte-di-Gaggio Haute-Corse (2B) 4.2 115 27
55 Tallone Haute-Corse (2B) 4.3 291 68
56 Prato-di-Giovellina Haute-Corse (2B) 4.4 54 12
57 San-Gavino-di-Fiumorbo Haute-Corse (2B) 4.5 99 22
58 Aullène Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.6 186 41
59 Palasca Haute-Corse (2B) 4.6 228 50
60 Rezza Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.6 62 13
61 Murzo Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.7 100 21
62 Pioggiola Haute-Corse (2B) 4.7 88 19
63 Salice Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.8 104 22
64 Tolla Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.8 122 25
65 Cognocoli-Monticchi Corse-du-Sud (2A) 4.9 174 36
66 Santa-Lucia-di-Mercurio Haute-Corse (2B) 4.9 117 24
67 tied Balogna Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.0 138 28
67 tied Lento Haute-Corse (2B) 5.0 118 24
69 Orto Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.0 81 16
70 Focicchia Haute-Corse (2B) 5.1 36 7.1
71 tied Renno Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.1 64 13
71 tied Castellare-di-Mercurio Haute-Corse (2B) 5.1 31 6.1
73 Zévaco Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.1 51 10
74 Partinello Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.1 95 19
75 Vivario Haute-Corse (2B) 5.2 411 79
76 Ciamannacce Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.2 131 25
77 Piano Haute-Corse (2B) 5.3 18 3.4
78 Tasso Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.3 89 17
79 Gavignano Haute-Corse (2B) 5.6 61 11
80 Santa-Maria-Figaniella Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.7 74 13
81 tied Soccia Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.7 161 28
81 tied Giuncaggio Haute-Corse (2B) 5.7 92 16
81 tied Santa-Reparata-di-Moriani Haute-Corse (2B) 5.7 52 9.1
84 Bustanico Haute-Corse (2B) 5.7 66 12
85 Monacia-d'Orezza Haute-Corse (2B) 5.8 26 4.5
86 Poggio-di-Nazza Haute-Corse (2B) 5.8 190 33
87 Olmeta-di-Capocorso Haute-Corse (2B) 5.8 125 22
88 tied Vezzani Haute-Corse (2B) 5.8 270 46
88 tied Erbajolo Haute-Corse (2B) 5.8 90 15
90 tied Piève Haute-Corse (2B) 5.8 115 20
90 tied Lopigna Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.8 114 20
92 Piedipartino Haute-Corse (2B) 5.9 19 3.3
93 Bocognano Corse-du-Sud (2A) 5.9 422 71
94 Corrano Corse-du-Sud (2A) 6.0 76 13
95 Pie-d'Orezza Haute-Corse (2B) 6.0 35 5.8
96 Ersa Haute-Corse (2B) 6.1 124 20
97 Pietricaggio Haute-Corse (2B) 6.1 33 5.4
98 Ortale Haute-Corse (2B) 6.2 25 4.1
99 Valle-d'Orezza Haute-Corse (2B) 6.4 25 3.9
100 Tox Haute-Corse (2B) 6.6 97 15

Source: INSEE (official population figures); IGN / Observatoire des territoires (areas); total population divided by area. Not ranked: towns with no inhabitants. Tied values share the same rank. Data sources.

FAQ

Least densely populated towns in Corsica: FAQ

What is the least densely populated town in Corsica in 2026?

Asco (Haute-Corse) is the least densely populated town in Corsica, with just 1.0 inhabitants per km².

What are the 10 least densely populated towns in Corsica?

In order: Asco (1.0 inhabitants per km²), Manso (1.0 inhabitants per km²), Mausoléo (1.2 inhabitants per km²), San-Gavino-di-Tenda (1.3 inhabitants per km²), Ghisoni (1.5 inhabitants per km²), Castiglione (1.7 inhabitants per km²), Marignana (1.9 inhabitants per km²), Osani (1.9 inhabitants per km²), Pastricciola (1.9 inhabitants per km²), and Carticasi (2.0 inhabitants per km²).

What is the most densely populated town in Corsica?

Bastia (Haute-Corse) is the most densely populated town in Corsica, with 2,444.5 inhabitants per km². See the most densely populated towns in Corsica.

How many towns in Corsica are ranked?

All of them: the 360 towns in Corsica appear in this ranking.

How is density calculated?

Density is the official total population of the commune (INSEE) divided by its area in square kilometers.

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