Most Dense in Wallonia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Wallonia

1 Charleroi 107,598/mi²

2 Enghien 35,522/mi²

3 Genappe 33,177/mi²

4 Verviers 23,477/mi²

5 Herve 23,301/mi²

6 Saint-Nicolas 19,640/mi²

7 Namur 18,098/mi²

8 La Louvière 15,973/mi²

9 Liège 15,304/mi²

10 Bressoux 14,986/mi²

11 Oupeye 13,330/mi²

12 Ans 13,187/mi²

13 Mons 12,878/mi²

14 Flémalle-Grande 12,720/mi²

15 Binche 12,463/mi²

16 Saint-Ghislain 11,658/mi²

17 Flémalle-Haute 11,534/mi²

18 Grivegnée 11,507/mi²

19 Fléron 11,107/mi²

20 Montignies-sur-Sambre 8,123/mi²

21 Montegnée 7,984/mi²

22 Beyne-Heusay 7,587/mi²

23 Lodelinsart 7,447/mi²

24 Frameries 7,253/mi²

25 Mouscron 7,104/mi²

26 Dison 6,720/mi²

27 Wanze 6,591/mi²

28 Éghezée 6,524/mi²

29 Gilly 6,343/mi²

30 La Bouverie 6,289/mi²

31 Dampremy 6,277/mi²

32 Jambes 5,957/mi²

33 Herstal 5,955/mi²

34 Marchienne-au-Pont 5,920/mi²

35 Seraing 5,914/mi²

36 Colfontaine 5,688/mi²

37 Châtelet 5,620/mi²

38 Rixensart 5,404/mi²

39 Ougrée 5,322/mi²

40 Fayt-lez-Manage 5,162/mi²

41 Chaudfontaine 5,137/mi²

42 Jumet 5,096/mi²

43 Chênée 5,091/mi²

44 Huy 4,993/mi²

45 Dalhem 4,993/mi²

46 Visé 4,972/mi²

47 Manage 4,922/mi²

48 Gembloux 4,860/mi²

49 Jemeppe-sur-Meuse 4,855/mi²

50 Estaimpuis 4,814/mi²

51 Saint-Servais 4,665/mi²

52 Marcinelle 4,665/mi²

53 Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont 4,660/mi²

54 Châtelineau 4,494/mi²

55 La Calamine 4,468/mi²

56 Soumagne 4,366/mi²

57 Bassenge 4,336/mi²

58 Aubange 4,303/mi²

59 Profondeville 4,270/mi²

60 Roux 4,257/mi²

61 Rocourt 4,198/mi²

62 Jemappes 4,173/mi²

63 Grâce-Berleur 4,154/mi²

64 Jupille-sur-Meuse 4,110/mi²

65 Boncelles 4,042/mi²

66 Villers-la-Ville 4,030/mi²

67 Ransart 4,024/mi²

68 Vottem 4,020/mi²

69 Blégny 3,922/mi²

70 Malmédy 3,918/mi²

71 Genval 3,821/mi²

72 Lessines 3,820/mi²

73 Arlon 3,767/mi²

74 Mont-sur-Marchienne 3,605/mi²

75 Boussu 3,595/mi²

76 Monceau-sur-Sambre 3,581/mi²

77 Courcelles 3,538/mi²

78 Amay 3,530/mi²

79 Saint-Vaast 3,528/mi²

80 Quaregnon 3,495/mi²

81 Walcourt 3,432/mi²

82 Juprelle 3,410/mi²

83 Erquelinnes 3,356/mi²

84 Wasmes 3,342/mi²

85 Heusy 3,274/mi²

86 Embourg 3,240/mi²

87 Morlanwelz-Mariemont 3,193/mi²

88 Antoing 3,168/mi²

89 Ath 3,150/mi²

90 Flénu 3,134/mi²

91 Hollogne-aux-Pierres 3,069/mi²

92 Houdeng-Goegnies 3,032/mi²

93 Stembert 3,030/mi²

94 Vaux-sous-Chèvremont 3,025/mi²

95 Durbuy 2,980/mi²

96 Beloeil 2,966/mi²

97 Aiseau 2,956/mi²

98 Tubize 2,932/mi²

99 Dour 2,922/mi²

100 Wandre 2,893/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Wallonia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Charleroi leads with 107,598 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. Charleroi has 107,598 people per square mile — that's roughly 168 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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