Most Dense in Wallonia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Wallonia

1 Glain 169,807/mi²
2 Charleroi 109,851/mi²
3 Flémalle-Grande 59,509/mi²
4 Loupoigne 35,705/mi²
5 Vieux-Genappe 35,705/mi²
6 Enghien 35,522/mi²
7 Jambes 34,949/mi²
8 Genappe 33,177/mi²
9 Vaulx-lez-Tournai 29,348/mi²
10 Lambermont 27,191/mi²
11 Ensival 27,191/mi²
12 Verviers 23,477/mi²
13 Herve 23,301/mi²
14 Haine-Saint-Paul 22,813/mi²
15 Haine-Saint-Pierre 20,713/mi²
16 Saint-Nicolas 19,640/mi²
17 Stembert 19,233/mi²
18 Wandre 19,028/mi²
19 Namur 18,098/mi²
20 Houdeng-Goegnies 17,158/mi²
21 Rocourt 16,909/mi²
22 Liège 15,304/mi²
23 Bressoux 14,986/mi²
24 Houdeng-Aimeries 14,618/mi²
25 Ans 13,642/mi²
26 Oupeye 13,330/mi²
27 Binche 13,168/mi²
28 Waudrez 13,168/mi²
29 Mons 12,878/mi²
30 Hyon 12,878/mi²
31 Clabecq 12,282/mi²
32 Heusy 11,719/mi²
33 Polleur 11,719/mi²
34 Saint-Ghislain 11,658/mi²
35 Flémalle-Haute 11,534/mi²
36 Grivegnée 11,507/mi²
37 Fléron 11,107/mi²
38 Genval 10,371/mi²
39 Bouffioulx 10,198/mi²
40 Haccourt 10,038/mi²
41 Châtelineau 9,451/mi²
42 Montignies-sur-Sambre 8,123/mi²
43 Montegnée 7,984/mi²
44 Tihange 7,916/mi²
45 Beyne-Heusay 7,587/mi²
46 Lodelinsart 7,447/mi²
47 Pousset 7,435/mi²
48 Frameries 7,253/mi²
49 Mouscron 7,104/mi²
50 Dison 6,720/mi²
51 Lantin 6,629/mi²
52 Wanze 6,591/mi²
53 Éghezée 6,524/mi²
54 Herstal 6,518/mi²
55 Gilly 6,343/mi²
56 Forchies-la-Marche 6,312/mi²
57 Piéton 6,312/mi²
58 La Bouverie 6,289/mi²
59 Dampremy 6,277/mi²
60 Bierges 5,956/mi²
61 Marchienne-au-Pont 5,920/mi²
62 Seraing 5,914/mi²
63 Grand-Manil 5,815/mi²
64 Colfontaine 5,688/mi²
65 Ampsin 5,648/mi²
66 Evregnies 5,626/mi²
67 Estaimpuis 5,626/mi²
68 Châtelet 5,620/mi²
69 Rixensart 5,600/mi²
70 Tertre 5,504/mi²
71 Hornu 5,364/mi²
72 Ougrée 5,322/mi²
73 Naast 5,248/mi²
74 Fayt-lez-Manage 5,162/mi²
75 Chaudfontaine 5,137/mi²
76 Jumet 5,096/mi²
77 Chênée 5,091/mi²
78 Huy 4,993/mi²
79 Dalhem 4,993/mi²
80 Visé 4,972/mi²
81 Ottignies 4,935/mi²
82 Manage 4,922/mi²
83 Aubange 4,878/mi²
84 Gembloux 4,860/mi²
85 Jemeppe-sur-Meuse 4,855/mi²
86 Saint-Servais 4,665/mi²
87 Marcinelle 4,665/mi²
88 Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont 4,660/mi²
89 La Louvière 4,538/mi²
90 La Calamine 4,468/mi²
91 Arlon 4,434/mi²
92 Wasmuel 4,411/mi²
93 Soumagne 4,366/mi²
94 Bassenge 4,336/mi²
95 Profondeville 4,270/mi²
96 Roux 4,257/mi²
97 Tubize 4,221/mi²
98 Saintes 4,221/mi²
99 Boussu 4,182/mi²
100 Hainin 4,182/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. Glain leads with 169,807 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. Glain has 169,807 people per square mile - that's roughly 265 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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