Most Dense in Qinghai

Top 77 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Qinghai

1 Xining 571/mi²

2 Qiaotou 451/mi²

3 Yushu 277/mi²

4 Lushar 262/mi²

5 Haomen 144/mi²

6 Qilian 102/mi²

7 Quankou 72/mi²

8 Tongren 66/mi²

9 Shenzhong 57/mi²

10 Dongxia 56/mi²

11 Huatugou 56/mi²

12 Yashiga 53/mi²

13 Hedong 52/mi²

14 Nianbo 52/mi²

15 Xihai 52/mi²

16 Garang 50/mi²

17 Duoba 45/mi²

18 Sanjiaocheng 44/mi²

19 Kanbula 42/mi²

20 Mangnai Zhen 39/mi²

21 Bayan 38/mi²

22 Duolin 38/mi²

23 Shixiang 35/mi²

24 Kangyang 32/mi²

25 Xiagulei 30/mi²

26 Xihai Town 28/mi²

27 Sizhai 25/mi²

28 Xiao Surmang 24/mi²

29 Laxiong 23/mi²

30 Shanglaxiu 16/mi²

31 Qingshuihe 16/mi²

32 Gaduo 15/mi²

33 Gyairong 14/mi²

34 Zhexiao 12/mi²

35 Xiwu 11/mi²

36 Baitang 11/mi²

37 Heping 9/mi²

38 Haizigou 9/mi²

39 Qingshizui 8/mi²

40 Xiazhuang 7/mi²

41 Maqin County 7/mi²

42 Bao’an 7/mi²

43 Dehenglong 6/mi²

44 Qabqa 6/mi²

45 Dogarmo 6/mi²

46 Nianduhu 6/mi²

47 Dongchuan 5/mi²

48 Qukuhu 5/mi²

49 Xireg 4/mi²

50 Xiaoxia 4/mi²

51 Shaliuhe 3/mi²

52 Yaga 3/mi²

53 Ha’ergai Dadui 3/mi²

54 Sanhe 3/mi²

55 Qiecha 2/mi²

56 Sumdo 2/mi²

57 Mole 2/mi²

58 Guomaying 2/mi²

59 Ningmute 2/mi²

60 Xarag 1/mi²

61 Daotanghe 1/mi²

62 Sailaitang 1/mi²

63 Taxiu 1/mi²

64 Dongke 1/mi²

65 Tangnaihai 1/mi²

66 Wenquan 1/mi²

67 Baiyu 1/mi²

68 Bagou 1/mi²

69 Longyangxia 1/mi²

70 Jiangxigou 1/mi²

71 Quedantang 1/mi²

72 Xiuma 1/mi²

73 Longcang 1/mi²

74 Zhongtie 1/mi²

75 Xia Zanggor 1/mi²

76 Sazhubxi 1/mi²

77 Jiqu 0/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Qinghai pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Xining leads with 571 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. Xining has 571 people per square mile — that's roughly 1 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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