Most Dense in Jiangsu

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Jiangsu

1 Yancheng 208,211/mi²

2 Changshu 90,799/mi²

3 Yunlong 78,320/mi²

4 Xuzhou 77,503/mi²

5 Yixing 53,731/mi²

6 Lianyungang 6,400/mi²

7 Kunshan 5,818/mi²

8 Xiaolingwei 5,697/mi²

9 Zhenzhou 5,180/mi²

10 Jiangyin 4,670/mi²

11 Rugao 3,993/mi²

12 Taixing 3,959/mi²

13 Zhangjiagang 3,759/mi²

14 Nanjing 3,663/mi²

15 Jinsha 2,890/mi²

16 Taicang 2,658/mi²

17 Juegang 2,585/mi²

18 Licheng 2,553/mi²

19 Wuxi 2,461/mi²

20 Suzhou 2,009/mi²

21 Damiao 1,992/mi²

22 Changzhou 1,949/mi²

23 Dapeng 1,703/mi²

24 Liuxin 1,683/mi²

25 Songling 1,626/mi²

26 Hegou 1,512/mi²

27 Mudu 1,505/mi²

28 Guiren 1,224/mi²

29 Huilong 1,211/mi²

30 Zhouzhuang 1,192/mi²

31 Dahuangshan 1,156/mi²

32 Qinnan 1,090/mi²

33 Xiannü 1,089/mi²

34 Xuzhuang 1,068/mi²

35 Hutang 993/mi²

36 Zhongxing 915/mi²

37 Taizhou 719/mi²

38 Huai'an 644/mi²

39 Zhenjiang 641/mi²

40 Yangzhou 623/mi²

41 Nantong 558/mi²

42 Xinyi 489/mi²

43 Suqian 437/mi²

44 Pizhou 427/mi²

45 Tongshan 426/mi²

46 Suicheng 320/mi²

47 Jiawang 318/mi²

48 Peicheng 280/mi²

49 Fengcheng 231/mi²

50 Haizhou 218/mi²

51 Jiangyan 197/mi²

52 Datun 179/mi²

53 Tashan 140/mi²

54 Baoying 135/mi²

55 Anguo 134/mi²

56 Zizhuang 124/mi²

57 Gaoyou 123/mi²

58 Zhangzhai 121/mi²

59 Zhangzhuang 121/mi²

60 Jiawang Zhen 116/mi²

61 Guanhu 116/mi²

62 Songlou 114/mi²

63 Daocheng 112/mi²

64 Huankou 111/mi²

65 Biantang 110/mi²

66 Xinghua 109/mi²

67 Shouxian 108/mi²

68 Qipan 106/mi²

69 Qingshanquan 105/mi²

70 Tiefu 104/mi²

71 Caoqiao 104/mi²

72 Lulou 104/mi²

73 Huashan 102/mi²

74 Dongtai 97/mi²

75 Yaowan 96/mi²

76 Longgu 96/mi²

77 Nianzhuang 96/mi²

78 Wanggou 96/mi²

79 Qiuji 95/mi²

80 Jing'an 94/mi²

81 Zhuzhai 93/mi²

82 Zhaodun 91/mi²

83 Shizhai 90/mi²

84 Fanlou 90/mi²

85 Ahu 88/mi²

86 Yangtun 87/mi²

87 Weimiao 84/mi²

88 Qishan 84/mi²

89 Malingshan 84/mi²

90 Yaoji 82/mi²

91 Bayiji 78/mi²

92 Liangzhai 78/mi²

93 Suyangshan 78/mi²

94 Gaoliu 77/mi²

95 Hekou 77/mi²

96 Picheng 77/mi²

97 Jiangzhuang 76/mi²

98 Zhaozhuang 76/mi²

99 Dashahe 74/mi²

100 Gaogou 72/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Jiangsu pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Yancheng leads with 208,211 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. Yancheng has 208,211 people per square mile — that's roughly 325 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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