Most Dense in Sichuan

Top 52 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Sichuan

1 Yibin 98,858/mi²
2 Naxi 98,078/mi²
3 Yankou 52,542/mi²
4 Zhongba 15,844/mi²
5 Wenchang 6,001/mi²
6 Hejiang 3,378/mi²
7 Nanlong 2,948/mi²
8 Jiangyou 2,756/mi²
9 Pingwu County 2,024/mi²
10 Mianzhu, Deyang, Sichuan 1,875/mi²
11 Gaoping 1,837/mi²
12 Jiannan 1,618/mi²
13 Zhoukou 1,487/mi²
14 Xichang 943/mi²
15 Tongchuan 931/mi²
16 Langzhong 860/mi²
17 Luojiang 847/mi²
18 Taihe 713/mi²
19 Fuji 474/mi²
20 Wujin 471/mi²
21 Xunchang 424/mi²
22 Gulin 415/mi²
23 Xuyong 386/mi²
24 Yunxi 361/mi²
25 Nanxi 344/mi²
26 Baixi 316/mi²
27 Gusong 313/mi²
28 Donghe 304/mi²
29 Changning 291/mi²
30 Junlian 287/mi²
31 Dazhasi 261/mi²
32 Wenjiang 244/mi²
33 Jiang’an 243/mi²
34 Tianpeng 223/mi²
35 Chonglong 211/mi²
36 Dezhou 211/mi²
37 Qingfu 202/mi²
38 Xunsi 146/mi²
39 Luolong 146/mi²
40 Jiachuan 143/mi²
41 Luocheng 123/mi²
42 Xiasi 120/mi²
43 Huguo 110/mi²
44 Chaotian 110/mi²
45 Xuantan 106/mi²
46 Taifu 90/mi²
47 Bowangshan 87/mi²
48 Linqiong 84/mi²
49 Yunjin 83/mi²
50 Kongtan 53/mi²
51 Baihua 46/mi²
52 Pu’an 30/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Sichuan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Yibin leads with 98,858 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. Yibin has 98,858 people per square mile - that's roughly 154 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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