Most Dense in Shanxi

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Most Dense — Shanxi

1 Jinzhong 339,783/mi²

2 Lüliang 314,225/mi²

3 Yuci 60,340/mi²

4 Youwei 18,213/mi²

5 Guanjiabao 15,953/mi²

6 Lidayao 11,778/mi²

7 Dongzhao 3,098/mi²

8 Xinzhi 2,793/mi²

9 Taiyuan 1,613/mi²

10 Yangquan 415/mi²

11 Datong 341/mi²

12 Jiexiu 270/mi²

13 Changzhi 225/mi²

14 Gutao 166/mi²

15 Jincheng 131/mi²

16 Yuncheng 124/mi²

17 Linfen 122/mi²

18 Yuanping 84/mi²

19 Yangjiaying 74/mi²

20 Taocun 57/mi²

21 Xinzhou 56/mi²

22 Xiangyangpu 52/mi²

23 Yuling 42/mi²

24 Zhangcaizhuang 39/mi²

25 Bajiao 37/mi²

26 Hezhi 34/mi²

27 Xiashuitou 30/mi²

28 Gaojiabu 29/mi²

29 Zuhu 28/mi²

30 Hougaoshizhuang 26/mi²

31 Hubei 25/mi²

32 Fenghuangcheng 24/mi²

33 Dayanbei 22/mi²

34 Liebu 22/mi²

35 Changzhen 21/mi²

36 Jiazhuang 15/mi²

37 Yanglinjie 14/mi²

38 Shangshaleng 14/mi²

39 Housuo 14/mi²

40 Zirun 14/mi²

41 Mayingzhuang 13/mi²

42 Huabeitun 13/mi²

43 Yangfangkou 12/mi²

44 Nieying 12/mi²

45 Anrong 11/mi²

46 Xuekulue 10/mi²

47 Ximafang 9/mi²

48 Guangyubao 8/mi²

49 Xiaruyue 8/mi²

50 Shangyuzhuang 8/mi²

51 Shentangbao 8/mi²

52 Dongmafang 7/mi²

53 Tanshang 6/mi²

54 Huyu 5/mi²

55 Huaidao 5/mi²

56 Yangyu 3/mi²

57 Jinshanpu 3/mi²

58 Haibeitou 3/mi²

59 Dahuangwei 3/mi²

60 Xifangcheng 3/mi²

61 Maojiazao 2/mi²

62 Dianwan 2/mi²

63 Zhangjiachang 2/mi²

64 Yujing 2/mi²

65 Yuanbuzi 2/mi²

66 Shenbai 2/mi²

67 Jiyizhuang 2/mi²

68 Guan’er 2/mi²

69 Madaotou 2/mi²

70 Aoshi 2/mi²

71 Xiamayu 2/mi²

72 Xiaojingzhuang 2/mi²

73 Youzai 2/mi²

74 Hetou 2/mi²

75 Heshengbao 2/mi²

76 Ya’erya 2/mi²

77 Wucheng 2/mi²

78 Baijiazhuang 2/mi²

79 Darenzhuang 1/mi²

80 Fengyu 1/mi²

81 Jijiazhuang 1/mi²

82 Wanghu 1/mi²

83 Daciyao 1/mi²

84 Baitouli 1/mi²

85 Shuiyao 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Shanxi pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Jinzhong leads with 339,783 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. Jinzhong has 339,783 people per square mile — that's roughly 531 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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