Most Dense in Alberta

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Most Dense — Alberta

1 The Hamptons 5,314/mi²

2 Banff 5,268/mi²

3 Calgary 4,124/mi²

4 Cumberland 3,933/mi²

5 St. Albert 3,694/mi²

6 Wîhkwêntôwin 3,503/mi²

7 Edmonton 3,420/mi²

8 Glastonbury 3,385/mi²

9 Cochrane 2,641/mi²

10 Sherwood Park 2,601/mi²

11 Spruce Grove 2,599/mi²

12 Morinville 2,411/mi²

13 Downtown 2,394/mi²

14 Airdrie 2,274/mi²

15 Beaumont 2,190/mi²

16 Lloydminster 2,132/mi²

17 Brooks 2,123/mi²

18 South Terwillegar 2,110/mi²

19 Okotoks 2,043/mi²

20 Terwillegar Towne 1,856/mi²

21 Alberta Avenue 1,849/mi²

22 Twin Brooks 1,839/mi²

23 Sylvan Lake 1,794/mi²

24 Silver Berry 1,762/mi²

25 St. Paul 1,758/mi²

26 Wild Rose 1,750/mi²

27 Chestermere 1,748/mi²

28 Wetaskiwin 1,739/mi²

29 Summerside 1,690/mi²

30 Coaldale 1,673/mi²

31 High River 1,672/mi²

32 Blackfalds 1,635/mi²

33 Olds 1,599/mi²

34 Dunluce 1,503/mi²

35 Medicine Hat 1,464/mi²

36 Belmont 1,432/mi²

37 Queen Mary Park 1,419/mi²

38 Garneau 1,407/mi²

39 Wainwright 1,406/mi²

40 Strathmore 1,377/mi²

41 Rocky Mountain House 1,342/mi²

42 Boyle Street 1,339/mi²

43 Stony Plain 1,315/mi²

44 Grande Prairie 1,252/mi²

45 Baturyn 1,248/mi²

46 Fort Saskatchewan 1,242/mi²

47 Slave Lake 1,237/mi²

48 Devon 1,189/mi²

49 Taber 1,188/mi²

50 Hollick-Kenyon 1,187/mi²

51 Brintnell 1,185/mi²

52 Ellerslie 1,176/mi²

53 Bonnyville 1,171/mi²

54 Stettler 1,119/mi²

55 Innisfail 1,066/mi²

56 Vegreville 1,046/mi²

57 Rutherford 1,034/mi²

58 Inglewood 1,012/mi²

59 Kiniski Gardens 979/mi²

60 Westmount 955/mi²

61 Redcliff 895/mi²

62 Whitecourt 871/mi²

63 Allard 842/mi²

64 Didsbury 815/mi²

65 Fort McMurray 799/mi²

66 Hinton 763/mi²

67 Edson 737/mi²

68 MacEwan 691/mi²

69 Peace River 677/mi²

70 Kilkenny 631/mi²

71 Evansdale 625/mi²

72 Lymburn 623/mi²

73 Drayton Valley 611/mi²

74 Canmore 605/mi²

75 Callingwood South 587/mi²

76 Ambleside 571/mi²

77 Ormsby Place 559/mi²

78 Aldergrove 558/mi²

79 Belvedere 556/mi²

80 La Perle 537/mi²

81 Strathcona 220/mi²

82 Drumheller 190/mi²

83 Grand Centre 179/mi²

84 Beltline 78/mi²

85 Panorama Hills 77/mi²

86 Saddle Ridge 74/mi²

87 Cranston 63/mi²

88 Evergreen 63/mi²

89 Tuscany 60/mi²

90 Evanston 57/mi²

91 Auburn Bay 55/mi²

92 Taradale 53/mi²

93 McKenzie Towne 53/mi²

94 Coventry Hills 53/mi²

95 Edgemont 46/mi²

96 Martindale 44/mi²

97 Copperfield 43/mi²

98 Mahogany 42/mi²

99 McKenzie Lake 40/mi²

100 Crowsnest Pass 40/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Alberta pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. The Hamptons leads with 5,314 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. The Hamptons has 5,314 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 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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