Most Dense in Shandong

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Most Dense — Shandong

1 Dengzhou 10,541/mi²

2 Qingyang 9,794/mi²

3 Shancheng 8,024/mi²

4 Taozhuang 6,826/mi²

5 Ningyang 6,624/mi²

6 Xiazhen 4,020/mi²

7 Mingshui 3,305/mi²

8 Yucheng 2,609/mi²

9 Dongdu 2,531/mi²

10 Yinzhu 2,339/mi²

11 Ninghai 1,860/mi²

12 Zhoucheng 1,836/mi²

13 Tianfu 1,711/mi²

14 Changqing 1,708/mi²

15 Qingdao 1,647/mi²

16 Ligezhuang 1,525/mi²

17 Dongying 1,442/mi²

18 Guxian 1,404/mi²

19 Zibo 1,359/mi²

20 Shanting 1,327/mi²

21 Jiaozhou 1,212/mi²

22 Renzhao 1,190/mi²

23 Dianbu 1,158/mi²

24 Laiwu 1,141/mi²

25 Jinan 1,096/mi²

26 Nancun 1,074/mi²

27 Yanghe 1,027/mi²

28 Yanzhou 1,015/mi²

29 Changle 1,015/mi²

30 Yatou 989/mi²

31 Puji 977/mi²

32 Zhu Cheng City 963/mi²

33 Dazeshan 956/mi²

34 Xinhe 934/mi²

35 Rizhuang 898/mi²

36 Dianzi 898/mi²

37 Liaolan 888/mi²

38 Yuanshang 823/mi²

39 Jiangshan 803/mi²

40 Zhoucun 777/mi²

41 Hetoudian 774/mi²

42 Yunshan 767/mi²

43 Tianzhuang 720/mi²

44 Xiagezhuang 717/mi²

45 Licha 676/mi²

46 Gaomi 666/mi²

47 Jiudian 662/mi²

48 Malianzhuang 658/mi²

49 Nanding 620/mi²

50 Shouguang 616/mi²

51 Zhucheng 601/mi²

52 Tai’an 579/mi²

53 Laixi 564/mi²

54 Mingcun 547/mi²

55 Zaozhuang 511/mi²

56 Cuijiaji 489/mi²

57 Nanshu 483/mi²

58 Changyi 481/mi²

59 Zoucheng 444/mi²

60 Pingdu 442/mi²

61 Anqiu 439/mi²

62 Yantai 417/mi²

63 Linyi 413/mi²

64 Boshan 393/mi²

65 Qingzhou 392/mi²

66 Weihai 377/mi²

67 Rizhao 376/mi²

68 Liaocheng 369/mi²

69 Linqu 362/mi²

70 Shizilu 333/mi²

71 Weifang 328/mi²

72 Xindian 324/mi²

73 Qiaoguan 323/mi²

74 Qingnian 300/mi²

75 Suozhen 299/mi²

76 Xintai 298/mi²

77 Jining 287/mi²

78 Heze 287/mi²

79 Qufu 271/mi²

80 Jiehu 267/mi²

81 Laiyang 254/mi²

82 Laizhou 253/mi²

83 Pingyin 225/mi²

84 Zhaoyuan 217/mi²

85 Sishui 209/mi²

86 Binzhou 193/mi²

87 Chengtangcun 183/mi²

88 Longgang 174/mi²

89 Wenshang 173/mi²

90 Tangwu 170/mi²

91 Dezhou 170/mi²

92 Yingqiu 169/mi²

93 Dingtao 167/mi²

94 Yanggu 167/mi²

95 Honghe 161/mi²

96 Feicheng 157/mi²

97 Jingzhi 153/mi²

98 Yidu 126/mi²

99 Dongcun 125/mi²

100 Yanta 122/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Shandong pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dengzhou leads with 10,541 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. Dengzhou has 10,541 people per square mile — that's roughly 16 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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