Most Dense in Gansu

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Gansu

1 Qingyang 1,167,802/mi²
2 Tianshui 558,890/mi²
3 Nanjie 282,339/mi²
4 Zhenyuan Chengguanzhen 198,465/mi²
5 Dingxi 95,812/mi²
6 Rouyuan 65,575/mi²
7 Beidao 13,071/mi²
8 Linxia Chengguanzhen 10,168/mi²
9 Tongchuan 7,721/mi²
10 Wujiao 6,915/mi²
11 Shaozhai 6,591/mi²
12 Yuele 6,590/mi²
13 Bazhu 5,945/mi²
14 Yanwu 5,866/mi²
15 Fanjiachuan 5,835/mi²
16 Nanzhuang 4,710/mi²
17 Dijiahe 3,270/mi²
18 Wangzuizi 3,136/mi²
19 Qiaochuan 3,043/mi²
20 Yùmén 2,696/mi²
21 Liuhe 1,780/mi²
22 Sandaogou 1,678/mi²
23 Xiaxihao 1,615/mi²
24 Liangdang Chengguanzhen 1,585/mi²
25 Lintan Chengguanzhen 1,566/mi²
26 Wuying 802/mi²
27 Jindong 756/mi²
28 Wangyin 731/mi²
29 Guojia 700/mi²
30 Lianhua 694/mi²
31 Longcheng 686/mi²
32 Xingguo 672/mi²
33 Liulin 665/mi²
34 Jiayuguan 662/mi²
35 Anfu 620/mi²
36 Yebao 620/mi²
37 Liuping 616/mi²
38 Xingfeng 575/mi²
39 Yunshan 526/mi²
40 Qianhu 507/mi²
41 Nawu 481/mi²
42 Wangyao 453/mi²
43 Gangu Chengguanzhen 396/mi²
44 Changchuan 396/mi²
45 Weidian 392/mi²
46 Zhongshan 376/mi²
47 Tange 373/mi²
48 Xinxing 372/mi²
49 Luomen 344/mi²
50 Wangpu 341/mi²
51 Longnan 323/mi²
52 Labuleng 269/mi²
53 Wushan 262/mi²
55 Zhangjiachuan 240/mi²
56 Lixian 221/mi²
57 Yongqing 212/mi²
58 Foya 202/mi²
59 Haolin 198/mi²
60 Luotang 189/mi²
61 Yeliguan 179/mi²
62 Pingding 170/mi²
63 Anyuan 156/mi²
64 Xiaoling 155/mi²
65 Huixian Chengguanzhen 150/mi²
66 Chela 149/mi²
67 Shili 148/mi²
68 Longshan 146/mi²
69 Jinshan 144/mi²
70 Hanyuan 141/mi²
71 Liufeng 140/mi²
72 Bajiao 140/mi²
73 Hezuo 139/mi²
74 Huangzhu 138/mi²
75 Heba 123/mi²
76 Baliwan 122/mi²
77 Gupo 121/mi²
78 Xindian 121/mi²
80 Wuku 119/mi²
81 Wenxian Chengguanzhen 117/mi²
82 Xichuan 113/mi²
83 Shiqiao 110/mi²
84 Sancang 110/mi²
85 Xinghua 107/mi²
86 Majie 107/mi²
87 Hanwang 104/mi²
88 Simen 104/mi²
89 Malu 103/mi²
90 Jiangxi 103/mi²
91 Liangshui 103/mi²
92 Zuitai 102/mi²
93 Yuanyang 101/mi²
94 Pan’an 94/mi²
95 Xiyu 93/mi²
96 Shandan 93/mi²
97 Luhe 90/mi²
98 Fujia 89/mi²
99 Taishihe 89/mi²
100 Gongmen 89/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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