Most Dense in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Flanders

1 Nederboelare 41,754/mi²
2 Leuven 41,070/mi²
3 Geraardsbergen 38,509/mi²
4 Grotenberge 31,027/mi²
5 Godveerdegem 31,027/mi²
6 Erwetegem 31,027/mi²
7 Borgerhout 30,320/mi²
8 Zottegem 28,746/mi²
9 Oudenaarde 26,778/mi²
10 Stene 21,297/mi²
11 Ledeberg 20,129/mi²
12 Berchem 19,425/mi²
13 Nieuwkerken-Waas 19,225/mi²
14 Diksmuide 19,154/mi²
15 Deurne 15,624/mi²
16 Borsbeek 14,792/mi²
17 Buizingen 14,534/mi²
18 Sint-Pauwels 14,316/mi²
19 Webbekom 14,097/mi²
20 Sint-Amandsberg 13,903/mi²
21 Merksem 13,886/mi²
22 Antwerpen 13,725/mi²
23 Diest 13,323/mi²
24 Oppuurs 10,908/mi²
25 Petegem-aan-de-Leie 10,476/mi²
26 Wondelgem 10,465/mi²
27 Beringen 10,388/mi²
28 Dendermonde 10,357/mi²
29 Astene 10,164/mi²
30 Hoboken 10,159/mi²
31 Kortenberg 9,820/mi²
32 Sint-Job-in-'t-Goor 9,776/mi²
33 Riemst 9,245/mi²
34 Overboelare 9,202/mi²
35 Goeferdinge 9,202/mi²
36 Sint-Baafs-Vijve 9,109/mi²
37 Mortsel 8,636/mi²
38 Zaventem 8,077/mi²
39 Wilrijk 7,972/mi²
40 Beersel 7,874/mi²
41 Hove 7,815/mi²
42 Hoevenen 7,358/mi²
43 Nederhasselt 7,192/mi²
44 Kortrijk 7,124/mi²
45 Edegem 7,000/mi²
46 Strombeek-Bever 6,933/mi²
47 Liezele 6,925/mi²
48 Outer 6,916/mi²
49 Koolkerke 6,837/mi²
50 Deinze 6,745/mi²
51 Dilbeek 6,647/mi²
52 Kessel-Lo 6,456/mi²
53 Blauwput 6,456/mi²
54 Machelen-aan-de-Leie 6,413/mi²
55 Ninove 6,072/mi²
56 Kruibeke 6,066/mi²
57 Gent 6,003/mi²
58 Assebroek 5,999/mi²
59 Mechelen 5,764/mi²
60 Kuurne 5,762/mi²
61 Ekeren 5,621/mi²
62 Wevelgem 5,587/mi²
63 Tienen 5,530/mi²
64 Beveren 5,476/mi²
65 Denderleeuw 5,254/mi²
66 Machelen 5,236/mi²
67 Moelingen 5,180/mi²
68 Sint-Niklaas 5,173/mi²
69 Dikkelvenne 5,173/mi²
70 Bevere 4,987/mi²
71 Gentbrugge 4,888/mi²
72 Boom 4,805/mi²
73 Herzele 4,803/mi²
74 Roeselare 4,687/mi²
75 's-Gravenwezel 4,561/mi²
76 Mariakerke 4,443/mi²
77 Noorderwijk 4,424/mi²
78 Olen 4,424/mi²
79 Ruisbroek 4,411/mi²
80 Ostend 4,376/mi²
81 Henis 4,331/mi²
82 Willebroek 4,271/mi²
83 Hemiksem 4,205/mi²
84 Gingelom 4,178/mi²
85 Tongeren 4,147/mi²
86 Izegem 4,078/mi²
87 Ieper 4,075/mi²
88 Bilzen 4,052/mi²
89 Rumst 4,022/mi²
90 Bissegem 3,993/mi²
91 Westkapelle 3,992/mi²
92 Meise 3,911/mi²
93 Harelbeke 3,872/mi²
94 Niel 3,813/mi²
95 Groot-Bijgaarden 3,753/mi²
96 Boechout 3,714/mi²
97 Aarschot 3,658/mi²
98 Menen 3,652/mi²
99 Wortel 3,571/mi²
100 Walsbets 3,539/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Flanders pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nederboelare leads with 41,754 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. Nederboelare has 41,754 people per square mile - that's roughly 65 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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