Most Dense in Lower Austria

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Lower Austria

1 Penz 12,937/mi²
2 Haidershofen 12,937/mi²
3 Behamberg 12,937/mi²
4 Wanzenöd 12,937/mi²
5 Wiener Neudorf 8,898/mi²
6 Mödling 5,126/mi²
7 Sankt Pölten 4,816/mi²
8 Maria Enzersdorf 4,349/mi²
9 Korneuburg 2,784/mi²
10 Perchtoldsdorf 2,654/mi²
11 Brunn am Gebirge 2,453/mi²
12 Wiener Neustadt 1,905/mi²
13 Leopoldsdorf 1,867/mi²
14 Kottingbrunn 1,796/mi²
15 Maria Ellend 1,791/mi²
16 Vösendorf 1,649/mi²
17 Hennersdorf 1,649/mi²
18 Baden 1,568/mi²
19 Neunkirchen 1,412/mi²
20 Breitenau 1,412/mi²
21 Peisching 1,412/mi²
22 Natschbach 1,412/mi²
23 Mollram 1,412/mi²
24 Loipersbach 1,412/mi²
26 Markgrafneusiedl 1,406/mi²
27 Fischamend-Markt 1,264/mi²
28 Traiskirchen 1,227/mi²
29 Wienersdorf 1,227/mi²
30 Möllersdorf 1,227/mi²
31 Melk 1,218/mi²
32 Langenzersdorf 1,186/mi²
33 Fischamend 1,120/mi²
34 Mannsdorf an der Donau 1,120/mi²
35 Probstdorf 1,120/mi²
36 Niederhollabrunn 1,099/mi²
37 Leobendorf 1,099/mi²
38 Oberrohrbach 1,099/mi²
39 Stockerau 1,058/mi²
40 Leitzersdorf 1,058/mi²
41 Kirchbach 1,003/mi²
42 Hintersdorf 1,003/mi²
43 Viehofen 975/mi²
44 Teufelhof 975/mi²
45 Guntramsdorf 964/mi²
46 Neu-Guntramsdorf 953/mi²
47 Schwechat 863/mi²
48 Zwölfaxing 863/mi²
49 Rannersdorf 863/mi²
50 Mannswörth 863/mi²
51 Kledering 863/mi²
52 Purkersdorf 855/mi²
53 Amstetten 813/mi²
54 Winklarn 813/mi²
55 Greinsfurth 813/mi²
56 Viehdorf 813/mi²
57 Sollenau 795/mi²
58 Bruck an der Leitha 729/mi²
59 Höflein 729/mi²
60 Göttlesbrunn 729/mi²
61 Krems an der Donau 725/mi²
62 Lerchenfeld 725/mi²
63 Rohrendorf bei Krems 725/mi²
64 Landersdorf 725/mi²
65 Gerasdorf bei Wien 658/mi²
66 Gänserndorf 589/mi²
67 Weikendorf 589/mi²
68 Hainburg an der Donau 576/mi²
69 Parbasdorf 570/mi²
70 Großhofen 570/mi²
71 Deutsch-Wagram 570/mi²
72 Aderklaa 570/mi²
73 Bad Vöslau 546/mi²
74 Gainfarn 546/mi²
75 Großau 546/mi²
76 Trattenbach 485/mi²
77 Raach am Hochgebirge 485/mi²
78 Prigglitz 485/mi²
79 Otterthal 485/mi²
80 Kirchberg am Wechsel 485/mi²
81 Gloggnitz 485/mi²
82 Enzenreith 485/mi²
83 Stuppach 485/mi²
84 Zeiselmauer 484/mi²
85 Wördern 484/mi²
88 Altenberg 484/mi²
90 Obersdorf 475/mi²
91 Ebreichsdorf 469/mi²
92 Weigelsdorf 469/mi²
93 Unterwaltersdorf 469/mi²
95 Breitenfurt bei Wien 461/mi²
96 Wolfsgraben 461/mi²
97 Laab im Walde 461/mi²
98 Sulz im Wienerwald 461/mi²
99 Ybbs an der Donau 457/mi²
100 Göttsbach 457/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lower Austria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Penz leads with 12,937 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. Penz has 12,937 people per square mile - that's roughly 20 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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