Most Dense in Albania

Top 67 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Albania

1 Vlorë 51 24,894/mi²
2 Tirana 50 24,122/mi²
3 Fier-Çifçi 44 23,192/mi²
4 Peqin 43 22,689/mi²
5 Peshkopi 41 18,663/mi²
6 Korçë 46 16,962/mi²
7 Lezhë 48 14,122/mi²
8 Shijak 42 11,589/mi²
9 Burrel 41 11,434/mi²
10 Selenicë 51 10,017/mi²
11 Pogradec 46 9,834/mi²
12 Berat 40 9,327/mi²
13 Elbasan 43 7,844/mi²
14 Gramsh 43 7,815/mi²
15 Kamëz 50 7,359/mi²
16 Durrës 42 5,690/mi²
17 Bilisht 46 4,924/mi²
18 Librazhd 43 3,157/mi²
19 Kukës 47 2,456/mi²
20 Laç 48 2,018/mi²
21 Divjakë 44 1,913/mi²
22 Fier 44 1,757/mi²
23 Rrogozhinë 50 1,601/mi²
24 Belsh 43 1,501/mi²
25 Bradashesh 43 1,256/mi²
26 Cërrik 43 1,144/mi²
27 Sarandë 51 994/mi²
28 Patos 44 942/mi²
29 Patos Fshat 44 891/mi²
30 Gjirokastër 45 852/mi²
31 Roskovec 44 763/mi²
32 Bajram Curri 47 649/mi²
33 Zharrëz 44 612/mi²
34 Fushë-Krujë 42 586/mi²
35 Kutalli 40 547/mi²
36 Përrenjas 43 478/mi²
37 Zall-Herr 50 373/mi²
38 Xhafzotaj 42 369/mi²
39 Bulqizë 41 349/mi²
40 Perondi 40 344/mi²
41 Poshnjë 40 315/mi²
42 Rajcë 43 306/mi²
43 Nikël 42 289/mi²
44 Golem 44 273/mi²
45 Kozarë 40 261/mi²
46 Mamurras 48 245/mi²
47 Otllak 40 228/mi²
48 Kuçovë 40 205/mi²
49 Kolonjë 44 190/mi²
50 Shkodër 49 183/mi²
51 Papër 43 170/mi²
52 Krumë 47 167/mi²
53 Shëngjin 48 165/mi²
54 Lushnjë 44 156/mi²
55 Petrelë 50 148/mi²
56 Klos 41 146/mi²
57 Delvinë 51 143/mi²
58 Ndroq 50 140/mi²
59 Velabisht 40 129/mi²
60 Shëngjergj 50 126/mi²
61 Kavajë 50 126/mi²
62 Novoselë 51 124/mi²
63 Shupenzë 41 118/mi²
64 Librazhd-Qendër 43 108/mi²
65 Rrëshen 48 105/mi²
66 Krujë 42 82/mi²
67 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. Vlorë leads with 24,894 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. Vlorë has 24,894 people per square mile - that's roughly 39 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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