Definition of Sparsely Populated Area

Verified from official sources
RPAS Operator Certificate (RPOC)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

A sparsely populated area has between 5 and 25 people per square kilometer.

Requirement as structured

Defines a sparsely populated area as an area with a population density of more than 5 but not more than 25 people per square kilometre.

Original regulatory text

Sparsely populated area means an area with more than 5 but not more than 25 people per square kilometre.

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
General