Most Dense in Albania

Top 69 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Albania

1 Peqin 43 59,214/mi²

2 Tirana 50 25,929/mi²

3 Vlorë 51 24,894/mi²

4 Fier-Çifçi 44 23,192/mi²

5 Korçë 46 22,847/mi²

6 Pogradec 46 21,731/mi²

7 Peshkopi 41 20,718/mi²

8 Lezhë 48 17,976/mi²

9 Tepelenë 45 17,843/mi²

10 Berat 40 14,273/mi²

11 Elbasan 43 11,843/mi²

12 Shijak 42 11,589/mi²

13 Durrës 42 10,957/mi²

14 Librazhd 43 10,843/mi²

15 Gramsh 43 10,700/mi²

16 Selenicë 51 10,017/mi²

17 Burrel 41 8,345/mi²

18 Përmet 45 7,189/mi²

19 Ersekë 46 5,676/mi²

20 Kukës 47 5,671/mi²

21 Bilisht 46 4,924/mi²

22 Cërrik 43 2,439/mi²

23 Laç 48 2,018/mi²

24 Rrogozhinë 50 2,008/mi²

25 Divjakë 44 1,913/mi²

26 Fier 44 1,869/mi²

27 Belsh 43 1,501/mi²

28 Bulqizë 41 1,408/mi²

29 Kamëz 50 1,314/mi²

30 Bradashesh 43 1,256/mi²

31 Gjirokastër 45 1,029/mi²

32 Sarandë 51 994/mi²

33 Patos 44 979/mi²

34 Patos Fshat 44 891/mi²

35 Pukë 49 789/mi²

36 Roskovec 44 763/mi²

37 Zharrëz 44 612/mi²

38 Fushë-Krujë 42 586/mi²

39 Kutalli 40 547/mi²

40 Kuçovë 40 502/mi²

41 Përrenjas 43 478/mi²

42 Lushnjë 44 439/mi²

43 Zall-Herr 50 373/mi²

44 Xhafzotaj 42 369/mi²

45 Krujë 42 356/mi²

46 Perondi 40 344/mi²

47 Poshnjë 40 315/mi²

48 Rajcë 43 306/mi²

49 Nikël 42 289/mi²

50 Shkodër 49 284/mi²

51 Golem 44 273/mi²

52 Kozarë 40 261/mi²

53 Mamurras 48 244/mi²

54 Otllak 40 228/mi²

55 Kolonjë 44 190/mi²

56 Kavajë 50 188/mi²

57 Papër 43 170/mi²

58 Delvinë 51 153/mi²

59 Petrelë 50 148/mi²

60 Klos 41 146/mi²

61 Shëngjin 48 142/mi²

62 Ndroq 50 140/mi²

63 Velabisht 40 129/mi²

64 Novoselë 51 124/mi²

65 Ura Vajgurore 40 120/mi²

66 Shupenzë 41 118/mi²

67 Librazhd-Qendër 43 108/mi²

68 Rrëshen 48 81/mi²

69 Hotolisht 43 54/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Albania pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Peqin leads with 59,214 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Peqin has 59,214 people per square mile — that's roughly 93 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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