Most Dense in Inner Mongolia

Top 36 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Inner Mongolia

1 Bayan Nur 466,844/mi²

2 Hulunbuir 228,366/mi²

3 Ordos 163,492/mi²

4 Beichengqu 131,716/mi²

5 Xilinhot 110,395/mi²

6 Jining 85,398/mi²

7 Bayan Hot 20,621/mi²

8 Pingzhuang 18,036/mi²

9 Salaqi 2,068/mi²

10 Wuda 1,628/mi²

11 Wuhai 1,162/mi²

12 Jalai Nur 895/mi²

13 Dalain Hob 702/mi²

14 Tongyangdao 556/mi²

15 Hailar 418/mi²

16 Lingquan 377/mi²

17 Hohhot 354/mi²

18 Jiagedaqi 259/mi²

19 Mujiayingzi 238/mi²

20 Oroqen Zizhiqi 235/mi²

21 Shiguai 232/mi²

22 Baotou 202/mi²

23 Manzhouli 193/mi²

24 Ulanhot 192/mi²

25 Dongsheng 120/mi²

26 Ulanqab 26/mi²

27 Xilin Hot 21/mi²

28 Zhalantun 20/mi²

29 Tongliao 12/mi²

30 Yakeshi 11/mi²

31 Erenhot 11/mi²

32 Chifeng 10/mi²

33 Genhe 10/mi²

34 Ehen Hudag 4/mi²

35 E’erguna 4/mi²

36 Dolod 0/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Inner Mongolia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bayan Nur leads with 466,844 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. Bayan Nur has 466,844 people per square mile — that's roughly 729 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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