Most Dense in Zhejiang

Top 63 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Zhejiang

1 Puyang 12,946/mi²

2 Xiaoshan 10,454/mi²

3 Zhicheng 9,321/mi²

4 Xingqiao 6,136/mi²

5 Linping 4,735/mi²

6 Jiashan 4,320/mi²

7 Lianghu 4,006/mi²

8 Shenjiamen 3,804/mi²

9 Tianducheng 3,513/mi²

10 Yiwu 3,474/mi²

11 Jiaojiang 3,352/mi²

12 Chóngfú 2,952/mi²

13 Cixi 2,857/mi²

14 Wuzhen 2,183/mi²

15 Shangyang 2,116/mi²

16 Chatian 1,951/mi²

17 Rui’an 1,779/mi²

18 Pingdu 1,622/mi²

19 Deqing 1,579/mi²

20 Zhoushan 1,572/mi²

21 Xiaomei 1,548/mi²

22 Zhukou 1,507/mi²

23 Hangzhou 1,419/mi²

24 Shangyu 1,419/mi²

25 Guli 1,325/mi²

26 Zhaobaoshan 1,237/mi²

27 Longnan 1,171/mi²

28 Ningbo 1,032/mi²

29 Ninghai 1,020/mi²

30 Yushang 931/mi²

31 Jiaxing 724/mi²

32 Shaoxing 720/mi²

33 Wenzhou 569/mi²

34 Xiazhi 523/mi²

35 Lishui 474/mi²

36 Huzhou 452/mi²

37 Gongqian 433/mi²

38 Putuoshan 415/mi²

39 Taizhou 383/mi²

40 Jinhua 347/mi²

41 Quzhou 264/mi²

42 Jinxiang 232/mi²

43 Haining 211/mi²

44 Yuyao 207/mi²

45 Dongyang 193/mi²

46 Shaliu 171/mi²

47 Wenling 163/mi²

48 Fenghua 155/mi²

49 Lanxi 145/mi²

50 Zhuji 124/mi²

51 Fuyang 100/mi²

52 Xianju 66/mi²

53 Kunyang 42/mi²

54 Xiaosha 27/mi²

55 Ganlan 22/mi²

56 Ma’ao 20/mi²

57 Anren 15/mi²

58 Daidaon 15/mi²

59 Lakou 15/mi²

60 Dongyuan 13/mi²

61 Gaohu 11/mi²

62 Shuqiao 7/mi²

63 Renzhuang 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Zhejiang pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Puyang leads with 12,946 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. Puyang has 12,946 people per square mile — that's roughly 20 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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