Most Dense in Croatia

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Most Dense — Croatia

1 Nova Mokošica 03 37,880/mi²

2 Split 15 13,822/mi²

3 Omiš 15 4,569/mi²

4 Rijeka 12 3,239/mi²

5 Kaštel Kambelovac 15 3,043/mi²

6 Osijek 10 2,839/mi²

7 Drenova 12 2,819/mi²

8 Kaštel Stari 15 2,769/mi²

9 Sesvete 21 2,710/mi²

10 Zagreb 21 2,680/mi²

11 Samobor 20 2,638/mi²

12 Pula 04 2,514/mi²

13 Kastav 12 2,319/mi²

14 Sisak 14 2,032/mi²

15 Višnjevac 10 2,024/mi²

16 Podstrana 15 2,020/mi²

17 Trogir 15 1,955/mi²

18 Slavonski Brod 02 1,847/mi²

19 Varaždin 16 1,799/mi²

20 Požega 11 1,776/mi²

21 Velika Gorica 20 1,710/mi²

22 Poreč 04 1,602/mi²

23 Solin 15 1,591/mi²

24 Kaštel Sućurac 15 1,515/mi²

25 Kaštel Novi 15 1,466/mi²

26 Opatija 12 1,284/mi²

27 Nova Gradiška 02 1,261/mi²

28 Šibenik 13 1,203/mi²

29 Kaštel Lukšić 15 1,165/mi²

30 Đakovo 10 1,121/mi²

31 Vinkovci 18 924/mi²

32 Zadar 19 906/mi²

33 Zaprešić 20 904/mi²

34 Makarska 15 848/mi²

35 Našice 10 807/mi²

36 Virovitica 17 763/mi²

37 Novska 14 711/mi²

38 Metković 03 707/mi²

39 Petrinja 14 636/mi²

40 Koprivnica 06 628/mi²

41 Vukovar 18 574/mi²

42 Križevci 06 571/mi²

43 Crikvenica 12 567/mi²

44 Gospić 08 546/mi²

45 Dugo Selo 20 529/mi²

46 Čakovec 09 508/mi²

47 Dubrovnik 03 489/mi²

48 Rovinj 04 482/mi²

49 Županja 18 472/mi²

50 Kutina 14 455/mi²

51 Biograd na Moru 19 390/mi²

52 Bjelovar 01 336/mi²

53 Tenja 10 329/mi²

54 Slatina 17 319/mi²

55 Valpovo 10 311/mi²

56 Centar 21 310/mi²

57 Daruvar 01 298/mi²

58 Đurđevac 06 272/mi²

59 Ogulin 05 271/mi²

60 Karlovac 05 270/mi²

61 Beli Manastir 10 263/mi²

62 Ivankovo 18 241/mi²

63 Duga Resa 05 229/mi²

64 Umag 04 213/mi²

65 Labin 04 208/mi²

66 Belišće 10 198/mi²

67 Vodice 13 184/mi²

68 Čepin 10 172/mi²

69 Sinj 15 144/mi²

70 Ivanić-Grad 20 126/mi²

71 Donji Miholjac 10 103/mi²

72 Mali Lošinj 12 64/mi²

73 Jastrebarsko 20 61/mi²

74 Knin 13 60/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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