Most Dense in Zurich

Top 92 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Zurich

1 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl 24,351/mi²

2 Zürich (Kreis 11) / Oerlikon 17,400/mi²

3 Zürich (Kreis 5) 15,243/mi²

4 Zürich (Kreis 6) 15,204/mi²

5 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Guggenbühl 14,147/mi²

6 Zürich (Kreis 3) 13,778/mi²

7 Zürich (Kreis 12) 12,203/mi²

8 Zürich (Kreis 11) 10,495/mi²

9 Zürich (Kreis 10) 10,318/mi²

10 Veltheim (Kreis 5) 10,115/mi²

11 Zürich (Kreis 6) / Oberstrass 9,712/mi²

12 Zürich 9,712/mi²

13 Zürich (Kreis 9) 9,610/mi²

14 Zürich (Kreis 1) 8,964/mi²

15 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) / Talacker 8,812/mi²

16 Zürich (Kreis 8) 8,344/mi²

17 Zürich (Kreis 2) 6,810/mi²

18 Kilchberg 6,511/mi²

19 Zürich (Kreis 10) / Höngg 6,363/mi²

20 Thalwil 6,213/mi²

21 Zürich (Kreis 7) 5,841/mi²

22 Oberengstringen 5,691/mi²

23 Wallisellen 4,663/mi²

24 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) 4,507/mi²

25 Schlieren 4,408/mi²

26 Adliswil 4,376/mi²

27 Winterthur 4,256/mi²

28 Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1) 4,035/mi²

29 Wetzikon 3,816/mi²

30 Männedorf 3,698/mi²

31 Seen (Kreis 3) 3,632/mi²

32 Dübendorf 3,181/mi²

33 Uster 3,147/mi²

34 Töss (Kreis 4) 3,119/mi²

35 Greifensee 2,943/mi²

36 Thalwil / Dorfkern 2,931/mi²

37 Urdorf 2,904/mi²

38 Dietlikon / Dietlikon (Dorf) 2,685/mi²

39 Dietikon 2,615/mi²

40 Bülach 2,588/mi²

41 Affoltern am Albis 2,470/mi²

42 Wülflingen (Kreis 6) 2,465/mi²

43 Oberwinterthur (Kreis 2) 2,434/mi²

44 Küsnacht 2,416/mi²

45 Richterswil 2,300/mi²

46 Meilen 2,284/mi²

47 Kloten 2,036/mi²

48 Rüti 1,987/mi²

49 Horgen 1,903/mi²

50 Zollikon 1,783/mi²

51 Langnau am Albis 1,707/mi²

52 Hombrechtikon 1,580/mi²

53 Wallisellen / Wallisellen-Ost 1,572/mi²

54 Bassersdorf 1,442/mi²

55 Embrach 1,387/mi²

56 Regensdorf 1,331/mi²

57 Herrliberg 1,298/mi²

58 Hinwil 1,293/mi²

59 Stäfa 1,269/mi²

60 Egg 1,120/mi²

61 Hegnau 1,117/mi²

62 Rümlang 1,085/mi²

63 Pfäffikon 968/mi²

64 Uster / Kirch-Uster 937/mi²

65 Wädenswil 881/mi²

66 Zürich (Kreis 9) / Altstetten 662/mi²

67 Effretikon 620/mi²

68 Zürich (Kreis 3) / Sihlfeld 490/mi²

69 Zürich (Kreis 6) / Unterstrass 469/mi²

70 Uster / Ober-Uster 458/mi²

71 Pfäffikon / Pfäffikon (Dorfkern) 454/mi²

72 Zürich (Kreis 11) / Seebach 417/mi²

73 Horgen / Horgen (Dorfkern) 404/mi²

74 Zürich (Kreis 11) / Affoltern 403/mi²

75 Zürich (Kreis 9) / Albisrieden 385/mi²

76 Zürich (Kreis 2) / Wollishofen 376/mi²

77 Zürich (Kreis 10) / Wipkingen 368/mi²

78 Zürich (Kreis 3) / Alt-Wiedikon 349/mi²

79 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Hard 303/mi²

80 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Hirzenbach 265/mi²

81 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Schwamendingen-Mitte 245/mi²

82 Zürich (Kreis 4) / Langstrasse 243/mi²

83 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Hottingen 232/mi²

84 Zürich (Kreis 3) / Friesenberg 232/mi²

85 Zürich (Kreis 5) / Gewerbeschule 231/mi²

86 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Witikon 213/mi²

87 Zürich (Kreis 2) / Enge 193/mi²

88 Mattenbach (Kreis 7) / Deutweg 187/mi²

89 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Fluntern 164/mi²

90 Zürich (Kreis 7) / Hirslanden 158/mi²

91 Zürich (Kreis 8) / Mühlebach 130/mi²

92 Zürich (Kreis 12) / Saatlen 122/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Zurich pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Zürich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl leads with 24,351 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. Zürich (Kreis 4) / Aussersihl has 24,351 people per square mile — that's roughly 38 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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