Most Dense in Jilin

Top 51 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Jilin

1 Tonghua 750,000/mi²

2 Fuyu 207,021/mi²

3 Dalai 58,677/mi²

4 Panshi 53,113/mi²

5 Songyuan 45,084/mi²

6 Shuangliao 21,096/mi²

7 Antu 13,596/mi²

8 Erdaojiang 8,508/mi²

9 Shuangyang 4,461/mi²

10 Xinglongshan 1,819/mi²

11 Songjianghe 713/mi²

12 Sanchazi 695/mi²

13 Hepingjie 516/mi²

14 Changchun 494/mi²

15 Yanji 492/mi²

16 Zhenlai 305/mi²

17 Dongfeng 290/mi²

18 Kaitong 277/mi²

19 Lishu 266/mi²

20 Longshan 234/mi²

21 Tumen 179/mi²

22 Jilin 177/mi²

23 Siping 141/mi²

24 Longjing 137/mi²

25 Chang’an 137/mi²

26 Jiutai 135/mi²

27 Meihekou 118/mi²

28 Dehui 93/mi²

29 Gongzhuling 88/mi²

30 Huinan 75/mi²

31 Yushu 69/mi²

32 Linjiang 59/mi²

33 Taonan 57/mi²

34 Huadian 55/mi²

35 Liuhe 52/mi²

36 Jishu 51/mi²

37 Jiaohe 50/mi²

38 Chaoyang 46/mi²

39 Shulan 44/mi²

40 Helong 44/mi²

41 Hunchun 39/mi²

42 Dunhua 33/mi²

43 Baicheng 32/mi²

44 Yantongshan 31/mi²

45 Baishan 27/mi²

46 Wangqing 26/mi²

47 Changling 25/mi²

48 Baishishan 23/mi²

49 Fate 19/mi²

50 Dashitou 11/mi²

51 Huangnihe 9/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Jilin pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tonghua leads with 750,000 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. Tonghua has 750,000 people per square mile — that's roughly 1,172 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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