Definition of Sparsely Populated Area

Verified from official sources
901.87(b)Version 1Effective -Verified 23 August 2026

In plain language

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

Requirement as structured

Defines a sparsely populated area as having more than 5 but not more than 25 people per square kilometer.

Original regulatory text

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

Applies when

country
Canada
regulatory category
Specific