Most Dense in Xinjiang

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Xinjiang

1 Herembagh 214,338/mi²
2 Ghulja 203,908/mi²
3 Shayar 179,688/mi²
4 Shihezi 152,333/mi²
5 Changji 131,640/mi²
6 Xinhe 125,467/mi²
7 Tumxuk 92,331/mi²
8 Luntai 88,598/mi²
9 Xincheng 66,292/mi²
10 Kelpin 34,435/mi²
11 Huocheng 12,371/mi²
12 Yushugou 9,060/mi²
13 Taxkowrük 8,550/mi²
14 Erliugong 8,165/mi²
15 Keyi 8,089/mi²
16 Liugong 6,633/mi²
17 Dianba 5,921/mi²
18 Kizil 5,494/mi²
19 Aqal 4,972/mi²
20 Qiemo 4,920/mi²
21 Toli 4,008/mi²
22 Baojiadian 3,325/mi²
23 Ka'erdun 2,819/mi²
24 Gujangbagh 2,782/mi²
25 Sandaohezi 2,736/mi²
26 Emin 2,710/mi²
27 Letuyi 2,607/mi²
28 Fuyun 2,119/mi²
29 Kashgar 2,020/mi²
30 Liumaowan 1,964/mi²
31 Beiwucha 1,792/mi²
32 Tewulike 1,566/mi²
33 Ittipaq 1,482/mi²
34 Dadamtu 1,364/mi²
35 Panjim 1,243/mi²
36 Shule 918/mi²
37 Tashqorghan 796/mi²
38 Bofeng 632/mi²
39 Sidaohezi 631/mi²
40 Daquan 595/mi²
41 Aykol 594/mi²
42 Kipekyüzi 586/mi²
43 Zepu 562/mi²
44 Xininglu 546/mi²
45 Dolati 545/mi²
46 Wujiaqu 492/mi²
47 Laoshawan 489/mi²
48 Qaxa 477/mi²
49 Turgun 476/mi²
50 Shanghu 473/mi²
51 Yamansu 451/mi²
52 Xigebi 425/mi²
53 Jelagax 411/mi²
54 Hanbin 396/mi²
55 Bor Tungge 379/mi²
56 Yushikalasu 378/mi²
57 Katang Ailieke 352/mi²
58 Bohu 345/mi²
59 Beitun 298/mi²
60 Baijiantan 278/mi²
61 Sishilichengzi 230/mi²
62 Bageqi 225/mi²
63 Yengisar 209/mi²
64 Yuqunweng 204/mi²
65 Han’airike 173/mi²
66 Koktokay 172/mi²
67 Jelilyüzi 162/mi²
68 Tage'erqi 138/mi²
69 Bayandai 133/mi²
70 Mixia 130/mi²
71 Wudalike 126/mi²
72 Yuepuhu 123/mi²
73 Yishikuli 120/mi²
74 Tuomuwusitang 119/mi²
75 Mugala 118/mi²
76 Layka 115/mi²
77 Buzhake 107/mi²
78 Tawakule 106/mi²
79 Tuwaite 97/mi²
80 Qarasu 97/mi²
81 Barkol 95/mi²
82 Ying’awati 93/mi²
83 Gulebage 89/mi²
84 Siyeke 86/mi²
85 Hudiyuzi 81/mi²
86 Paikeqi 79/mi²
87 Yisilamu'awati 78/mi²
88 Xambabazar 78/mi²
89 Langgar 77/mi²
90 Kokyar 73/mi²
91 Oytograk 72/mi²
92 Arix 70/mi²
93 Arele 70/mi²
94 Jiayi 69/mi²
95 Huyanghe 69/mi²
96 Langru 65/mi²
97 Turpanyüzi 59/mi²
98 Tuogerigaizi 57/mi²
99 Karaki 56/mi²
100 Qia'erbage 52/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Xinjiang pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Herembagh leads with 214,338 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. Herembagh has 214,338 people per square mile - that's roughly 335 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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