Most Dense in Gansu

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Gansu

1 Qingyang 1,167,802/mi²

2 Tianshui 558,890/mi²

3 Dingxi 95,812/mi²

4 Beidao 13,071/mi²

5 Linxia Chengguanzhen 7,840/mi²

6 Tongchuan 7,721/mi²

7 Wujiao 6,915/mi²

8 Shaozhai 6,591/mi²

9 Yuele 6,590/mi²

10 Bazhu 5,945/mi²

11 Yanwu 5,866/mi²

12 Fanjiachuan 5,835/mi²

13 Nanzhuang 4,710/mi²

14 Dijiahe 3,270/mi²

15 Wangzuizi 3,136/mi²

16 Qiaochuan 3,043/mi²

17 Yùmén 2,696/mi²

18 Liuhe 1,780/mi²

19 Sandaogou 1,678/mi²

20 Xiaxihao 1,615/mi²

21 Liangdang Chengguanzhen 1,585/mi²

22 Lintan Chengguanzhen 1,566/mi²

23 Wuying 802/mi²

24 Jindong 756/mi²

25 Wangyin 731/mi²

26 Guojia 700/mi²

27 Lianhua 694/mi²

28 Longcheng 686/mi²

29 Liulin 665/mi²

30 Anfu 620/mi²

31 Yebao 620/mi²

32 Liuping 616/mi²

33 Lanzhou 589/mi²

34 Xingfeng 575/mi²

35 Yunshan 526/mi²

36 Qianhu 507/mi²

37 Jiayuguan 491/mi²

38 Nawu 481/mi²

39 Wangyao 453/mi²

40 Gangu Chengguanzhen 396/mi²

41 Changchuan 396/mi²

42 Weidian 392/mi²

43 Zhongshan 376/mi²

44 Tange 373/mi²

45 Xinxing 372/mi²

46 Luomen 344/mi²

47 Wangpu 341/mi²

48 Longnan 323/mi²

49 Labuleng 269/mi²

50 Wushan 262/mi²

51 Chengxian Chengguanzhen 262/mi²

52 Zhangjiachuan 240/mi²

53 Lixian 221/mi²

54 Yongqing 212/mi²

55 Foya 202/mi²

56 Haolin 198/mi²

57 Luotang 189/mi²

58 Yeliguan 179/mi²

59 Pingding 170/mi²

60 Anyuan 156/mi²

61 Xiaoling 155/mi²

62 Xingguo 154/mi²

63 Huixian Chengguanzhen 150/mi²

64 Chela 149/mi²

65 Shili 148/mi²

66 Longshan 146/mi²

67 Jinshan 144/mi²

68 Hanyuan 141/mi²

69 Liufeng 140/mi²

70 Bajiao 140/mi²

71 Huangzhu 138/mi²

72 Heba 123/mi²

73 Baliwan 122/mi²

74 Gupo 121/mi²

75 Xindian 121/mi²

76 Tanchang Chengguanzhen 121/mi²

77 Wuku 119/mi²

78 Pingliang 118/mi²

79 Wenxian Chengguanzhen 117/mi²

80 Xichuan 113/mi²

81 Shiqiao 110/mi²

82 Sancang 110/mi²

83 Xinghua 107/mi²

84 Majie 107/mi²

85 Hanwang 104/mi²

86 Simen 104/mi²

87 Malu 103/mi²

88 Jiangxi 103/mi²

89 Liangshui 103/mi²

90 Zuitai 102/mi²

91 Yuanyang 101/mi²

92 Pan’an 94/mi²

93 Xiyu 93/mi²

94 Shandan 93/mi²

95 Luhe 90/mi²

96 Fujia 89/mi²

97 Taishihe 89/mi²

98 Gongmen 89/mi²

99 Shibao 86/mi²

100 Wangmo 85/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Gansu pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Qingyang leads with 1,167,802 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. Qingyang has 1,167,802 people per square mile — that's roughly 1,825 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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