Most Dense in Croatia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Croatia

1 Nova Mokošica 03 37,880/mi²
2 Sveta Nedjelja 20 16,269/mi²
3 Split 15 14,813/mi²
4 Omiš 15 10,793/mi²
5 Trilj 15 9,626/mi²
6 Sveti Ivan Zelina 20 9,482/mi²
7 Krapina 07 9,079/mi²
8 Dubrovnik 03 8,900/mi²
9 Duga Resa 05 7,564/mi²
10 Imotski 15 7,207/mi²
11 Benkovac 19 6,585/mi²
12 Bakar 12 6,528/mi²
13 Zagreb 21 6,497/mi²
14 Centar 21 6,421/mi²
15 Kamenmost 15 6,227/mi²
16 Samobor 20 5,840/mi²
17 Solin 15 5,651/mi²
18 Markovac Našički 10 5,293/mi²
19 Umag 04 5,226/mi²
20 Knin 13 4,635/mi²
21 Belišće 10 4,420/mi²
22 Čakovec 09 4,179/mi²
23 Ludbreg 16 4,076/mi²
24 Bjelovar 01 3,935/mi²
25 Ivanec 16 3,879/mi²
26 Labin 04 3,697/mi²
27 Dugo Selo 20 3,690/mi²
28 Zadar 19 3,573/mi²
29 Pregrada 07 3,487/mi²
30 Zaprešić 20 3,288/mi²
31 Rijeka 12 3,239/mi²
32 Crikvenica 12 3,189/mi²
33 Daruvar 01 3,081/mi²
34 Kaštel Kambelovac 15 3,043/mi²
35 Poreč 04 3,009/mi²
36 Korčula 03 2,865/mi²
37 Drenova 12 2,819/mi²
38 Kaštel Stari 15 2,769/mi²
39 Sesvete 21 2,710/mi²
40 Bistrinci 10 2,676/mi²
41 Pula 04 2,514/mi²
42 Trogir 15 2,397/mi²
43 Opatija 12 2,392/mi²
44 Požega 11 2,347/mi²
45 Kastav 12 2,319/mi²
46 Rubeši 12 2,319/mi²
47 Buzet 04 2,316/mi²
48 Podstrana 15 2,302/mi²
49 Mursko Središće 09 2,261/mi²
50 Murvica 19 2,244/mi²
51 Briševo 19 2,244/mi²
52 Donja Stubica 07 2,122/mi²
53 Čazma 01 2,113/mi²
54 Varaždinske Toplice 16 2,082/mi²
55 Slavonski Brod 02 2,047/mi²
56 Sisak 14 2,032/mi²
57 Višnjevac 10 2,024/mi²
58 Livana 10 2,024/mi²
59 Glina 14 1,982/mi²
60 Oroslavje 07 1,938/mi²
61 Jastrebarsko 20 1,924/mi²
62 Koprivnica 06 1,918/mi²
63 Pleternica 11 1,835/mi²
64 Varaždin 16 1,799/mi²
65 Velika Gorica 20 1,710/mi²
66 Kaštel Štafilić 15 1,703/mi²
67 Metković 03 1,700/mi²
68 Lipik 11 1,681/mi²
69 Šibenik 13 1,647/mi²
70 Dubrava 13 1,647/mi²
71 Našice 10 1,577/mi²
72 Đakovo 10 1,566/mi²
73 Mali Lošinj 12 1,561/mi²
74 Tučepi 15 1,531/mi²
75 Bročice 14 1,526/mi²
76 Kaštel Sućurac 15 1,515/mi²
77 Košute 15 1,512/mi²
78 Greda 15 1,512/mi²
79 Nova Gradiška 02 1,501/mi²
80 Kaštel Novi 15 1,466/mi²
81 Tribunj 13 1,464/mi²
82 Donji Vinjani 15 1,362/mi²
83 Gornji Vinjani 15 1,362/mi²
84 Pazin 04 1,357/mi²
85 Garešnica 01 1,354/mi²
86 Potok 14 1,342/mi²
87 Karlovac 05 1,342/mi²
88 Novska 14 1,337/mi²
89 Lumbarda 03 1,311/mi²
90 Škrljevo 12 1,308/mi²
91 Dubrava 20 1,278/mi²
92 Ploče 03 1,231/mi²
93 Lepoglava 16 1,200/mi²
94 Kaštel Lukšić 15 1,165/mi²
95 Zlatar 07 1,110/mi²
96 Virovitica 17 1,092/mi²
97 Vinkovci 18 1,014/mi²
98 Otočac 08 1,004/mi²
99 Popovača 14 987/mi²
100 Petrinja 14 978/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Croatia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nova Mokošica leads with 37,880 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. Nova Mokošica has 37,880 people per square mile - that's roughly 59 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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