Most Dense in Bavaria

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Most Dense — Bavaria

1 Munich 8,995/mi²

2 Bogenhausen 8,475/mi²

3 Gröbenzell 7,897/mi²

4 Ottobrunn bei München 7,113/mi²

5 Nürnberg 4,144/mi²

6 Wolfratshausen 3,970/mi²

7 Unterhaching 3,784/mi²

8 Rosenheim 3,726/mi²

9 Neubiberg 3,686/mi²

10 Eichenau 3,625/mi²

11 Königsbrunn 3,589/mi²

12 Regensburg 3,553/mi²

13 Schwaig 3,504/mi²

14 Germering 3,445/mi²

15 Unterschleißheim 3,382/mi²

16 Oberasbach 3,241/mi²

17 Puchheim 3,200/mi²

18 Augsburg 3,192/mi²

19 Haar 3,181/mi²

20 Gräfelfing 3,090/mi²

21 Bamberg 3,030/mi²

22 Stadtbergen 2,953/mi²

23 Schweinfurt 2,843/mi²

24 Gerbrunn 2,821/mi²

25 Neutraubling 2,792/mi²

26 Fürstenfeldbruck 2,491/mi²

27 Markt Schwaben 2,473/mi²

28 Kempten (Allgäu) 2,422/mi²

29 Freilassing 2,403/mi²

30 Burghausen 2,384/mi²

31 Kaufbeuren 2,289/mi²

32 Karlsfeld 2,254/mi²

33 Goldbach 2,188/mi²

34 Veitshöchheim 2,164/mi²

35 Poing 2,155/mi²

36 Aschaffenburg 2,146/mi²

37 Bayreuth 2,129/mi²

38 Unterföhring 2,121/mi²

39 Senden 2,072/mi²

40 Feldkirchen 2,027/mi²

41 Neusäß 2,009/mi²

42 Lindenberg 2,001/mi²

43 Schwabach 1,968/mi²

44 Kolbermoor 1,931/mi²

45 Dachau 1,929/mi²

46 Amberg 1,891/mi²

47 Niederwerrn 1,881/mi²

48 Geretsried 1,818/mi²

49 Zirndorf 1,803/mi²

50 Waldkraiburg 1,756/mi²

51 Pullach im Isartal 1,742/mi²

52 Höchberg 1,736/mi²

53 Grünwald 1,723/mi²

54 Kirchheim bei München 1,721/mi²

55 Hemhofen 1,717/mi²

56 Hof 1,710/mi²

57 Ingolstadt 1,710/mi²

58 Haibach 1,657/mi²

59 Mainaschaff 1,647/mi²

60 Olching 1,610/mi²

61 Planegg 1,609/mi²

62 Passau 1,588/mi²

63 Forchheim 1,546/mi²

64 Coburg 1,543/mi²

65 Hallstadt 1,504/mi²

66 Garching 1,490/mi²

67 Neu-Ulm 1,479/mi²

68 Töging am Inn 1,454/mi²

69 Vaterstetten 1,453/mi²

70 Stein 1,442/mi²

71 Lindau 1,425/mi²

72 Greding 1,414/mi²

73 Erding 1,409/mi²

74 Straubing 1,407/mi²

75 Prien am Chiemsee 1,361/mi²

76 Schongau 1,358/mi²

77 Kahl am Main 1,348/mi²

78 Hersbruck 1,277/mi²

79 Röthenbach an der Pegnitz 1,268/mi²

80 Kissing 1,266/mi²

81 Putzbrunn 1,260/mi²

82 Landshut 1,246/mi²

83 Wasserburg am Inn 1,244/mi²

84 Feucht 1,244/mi²

85 Kaufering 1,243/mi²

86 Landsberg am Lech 1,215/mi²

87 Vöhringen 1,202/mi²

88 Heroldsberg 1,196/mi²

89 Erlenbach am Main 1,183/mi²

90 Rednitzhembach 1,176/mi²

91 Gilching 1,174/mi²

92 Herzogenaurach 1,162/mi²

93 Mering 1,146/mi²

94 Freising 1,145/mi²

95 Kleinostheim 1,136/mi²

96 Penzberg 1,136/mi²

97 Hohenbrunn 1,121/mi²

98 Bad Tölz 1,121/mi²

99 Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz 1,098/mi²

100 Gersthofen 1,098/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bavaria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Munich leads with 8,995 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. Munich has 8,995 people per square mile — that's roughly 14 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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