Most Dense in Flanders

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Flanders

1 Leuven 41,070/mi²

2 Geraardsbergen 38,509/mi²

3 Borgerhout 30,320/mi²

4 Zottegem 28,746/mi²

5 Oudenaarde 26,778/mi²

6 Ledeberg 20,129/mi²

7 Berchem 19,425/mi²

8 Diksmuide 19,154/mi²

9 Deurne 15,624/mi²

10 Sint-Amandsberg 13,903/mi²

11 Merksem 13,886/mi²

12 Antwerpen 13,725/mi²

13 Diest 13,323/mi²

14 Wondelgem 10,465/mi²

15 Beringen 10,388/mi²

16 Dendermonde 10,357/mi²

17 Kortenberg 9,820/mi²

18 Riemst 9,245/mi²

19 Mortsel 8,636/mi²

20 Hoboken 8,360/mi²

21 Zaventem 8,077/mi²

22 Wilrijk 7,886/mi²

23 Beersel 7,874/mi²

24 Kortrijk 7,124/mi²

25 Strombeek-Bever 6,933/mi²

26 Deinze 6,745/mi²

27 Dilbeek 6,647/mi²

28 Kessel-Lo 6,456/mi²

29 Blauwput 6,456/mi²

30 Ninove 6,072/mi²

31 Assebroek 6,010/mi²

32 Gent 6,003/mi²

33 Edegem 5,839/mi²

34 Borsbeek 5,838/mi²

35 Mechelen 5,764/mi²

36 Wevelgem 5,587/mi²

37 Tienen 5,530/mi²

38 Beveren 5,476/mi²

39 Denderleeuw 5,254/mi²

40 Machelen 5,236/mi²

41 Sint-Niklaas 5,173/mi²

42 Ruisbroek 5,139/mi²

43 Bevere 4,987/mi²

44 Gentbrugge 4,888/mi²

45 Boom 4,805/mi²

46 Herzele 4,803/mi²

47 Ekeren 4,472/mi²

48 Mariakerke 4,443/mi²

49 Gavere 4,436/mi²

50 Ostend 4,376/mi²

51 Willebroek 4,271/mi²

52 Hemiksem 4,205/mi²

53 Tongeren 4,147/mi²

54 Izegem 4,078/mi²

55 Ieper 4,075/mi²

56 Roeselare 4,071/mi²

57 Bilzen 4,052/mi²

58 Rumst 4,022/mi²

59 Bissegem 3,993/mi²

60 Wezembeek-Oppem 3,977/mi²

61 Meise 3,911/mi²

62 Harelbeke 3,872/mi²

63 Niel 3,813/mi²

64 Groot-Bijgaarden 3,753/mi²

65 Aarschot 3,658/mi²

66 Menen 3,652/mi²

67 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe 3,530/mi²

68 Knokke-Heist 3,426/mi²

69 Herent 3,366/mi²

70 Ternat 3,342/mi²

71 Ranst 3,334/mi²

72 Zwevegem 3,318/mi²

73 Heist 3,312/mi²

74 Koksijde 3,243/mi²

75 Landen 3,206/mi²

76 Wemmel 3,187/mi²

77 Aartselaar 3,182/mi²

78 Zellik 3,180/mi²

79 Burcht 3,162/mi²

80 Zulte 3,148/mi²

81 Lede 3,143/mi²

82 Hasselt 3,090/mi²

83 Hoogstraten 3,087/mi²

84 Middelkerke 3,072/mi²

85 Boutersem 3,069/mi²

86 Kraainem 3,051/mi²

87 Waregem 3,047/mi²

88 Sint-Kruis 3,013/mi²

89 Kapelle-op-den-Bos 3,003/mi²

90 Lemberge 2,989/mi²

91 Haaltert 2,963/mi²

92 Steenokkerzeel 2,951/mi²

93 Oud-Heverlee 2,934/mi²

94 Grimbergen 2,862/mi²

95 Nijlen 2,817/mi²

96 Sint-Amands 2,773/mi²

97 Puurs 2,744/mi²

98 Temse 2,737/mi²

99 Begijnendijk 2,732/mi²

100 Zedelgem 2,712/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. Leuven leads with 41,070 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. Leuven has 41,070 people per square mile — that's roughly 64 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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