Most Dense in Henan

Top 48 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Henan

1 Anyang 2,389,248/mi²
2 Zhumadian 2,122,559/mi²
3 Quyang 1,298,147/mi²
4 Panlong 1,185,424/mi²
5 Xinxiang 232,686/mi²
6 Huixian 187,908/mi²
7 Puyang 123,712/mi²
8 Xinzheng 121,099/mi²
9 Weihui 105,970/mi²
10 Luanchuan Chengguanzhen 102,045/mi²
11 Yanshi 76,312/mi²
12 Zhenping 57,996/mi²
13 Dengzhou 48,147/mi²
14 Tongbai Chengguanzhen 35,132/mi²
15 Tanghe 26,035/mi²
16 Wacheng Neighborhood 23,455/mi²
17 Xincheng 17,823/mi²
18 Runing 11,424/mi²
19 Xinye 10,518/mi²
20 Yingchuan 9,087/mi²
21 Gongyi 7,837/mi²
22 Linzhou 6,272/mi²
23 Puyang Chengguanzhen 4,744/mi²
24 Dingcheng 3,964/mi²
25 Luohe 2,277/mi²
26 Ruzhou 2,074/mi²
27 Hebi 1,895/mi²
28 Qingpingjie 1,758/mi²
29 Daokou 1,700/mi²
30 Yima 1,686/mi²
31 Qinyang 1,677/mi²
32 Songyang 1,552/mi²
33 Xiguan 1,509/mi²
34 Mengzhou 1,253/mi²
35 Yakou 1,236/mi²
36 Jiyuan 992/mi²
37 Shedian 507/mi²
38 Huaidian 338/mi²
40 Xixiang 228/mi²
41 Yigou 197/mi²
42 Jishui 122/mi²
44 Anxiang 82/mi²
45 Minggang 64/mi²
46 Yunyang 58/mi²
47 Bailuquan 25/mi²
48 Beizheng 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Henan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Anyang leads with 2,389,248 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. Anyang has 2,389,248 people per square mile - that's roughly 3,733 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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