Most Dense in Cyprus

Top 36 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Cyprus

1 Nicosia 04 10,170/mi²

2 Limassol 05 8,891/mi²

3 Stróvolos 04 7,066/mi²

4 Larnaca 03 5,878/mi²

5 Paphos 06 5,152/mi²

6 Kyrenia 02 4,945/mi²

7 Káto Lakatámeia 04 3,774/mi²

8 Káto Polemídia 05 3,323/mi²

9 Égkomi 01 3,179/mi²

10 Chlórakas 06 2,945/mi²

11 Ágios Dométios 04 2,824/mi²

12 Emba 06 2,265/mi²

13 Germasógeia 05 2,182/mi²

14 Famagusta 01 2,015/mi²

15 Geroskipou 06 1,994/mi²

16 Aglantziá 04 1,789/mi²

17 Livádia 03 1,776/mi²

18 Geroskípou (quarter) 06 1,773/mi²

19 Kolossi 03 1,746/mi²

20 Pérgamos 03 1,736/mi²

21 Kíti 03 1,506/mi²

22 Léfka 04 1,173/mi²

23 Aradíppou 03 1,074/mi²

24 Mórfou 04 1,071/mi²

25 Dáli 04 1,022/mi²

26 Géri 04 749/mi²

27 Protaras 01 742/mi²

28 Lápithos 02 618/mi²

29 Paralímni 01 604/mi²

30 Ýpsonas 05 583/mi²

31 Dhromolaxia 03 546/mi²

32 Tséri 04 527/mi²

33 Derýneia 01 505/mi²

34 Xylofágou 03 434/mi²

35 Athíenou 03 209/mi²

36 Rizokárpaso 01 35/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Cyprus pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nicosia leads with 10,170 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. Nicosia has 10,170 people per square mile — that's roughly 16 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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