Most Dense in Hamburg

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Most Dense — Hamburg

1 Marienthal 226,064/mi²

2 Wandsbek 177,337/mi²

3 Dulsberg 36,961/mi²

4 Eilbek 33,689/mi²

5 Ottensen 31,371/mi²

6 Barmbek-Nord 26,663/mi²

7 Hamm 25,843/mi²

8 Eppendorf 23,852/mi²

9 Borgfelde 20,283/mi²

10 Steilshoop 19,941/mi²

11 Winterhude 19,243/mi²

12 Horn 16,624/mi²

13 Rotherbaum 15,280/mi²

14 Lurup 14,786/mi²

15 St. Pauli 14,222/mi²

16 Hamburg-Nord 14,212/mi²

17 Eimsbüttel 13,915/mi²

18 Alsterdorf 12,689/mi²

19 Farmsen-Berne 11,087/mi²

20 Billstedt 10,835/mi²

21 Stellingen 10,479/mi²

22 Eidelstedt 10,440/mi²

23 Osdorf 9,369/mi²

24 Rahlstedt 9,008/mi²

25 Niendorf 8,348/mi²

26 Altona 8,276/mi²

27 Poppenbüttel 7,711/mi²

28 Sasel 7,139/mi²

29 Wellingsbüttel 6,921/mi²

30 Othmarschen 6,900/mi²

31 Hamburg 6,329/mi²

32 HafenCity 6,240/mi²

33 Hamburg-Mitte 5,487/mi²

34 Ohlsdorf 5,375/mi²

35 Fuhlsbüttel 5,235/mi²

36 Hammerbrook 5,226/mi²

37 Hummelsbüttel 4,892/mi²

38 Volksdorf 4,617/mi²

39 Blankenese 4,262/mi²

40 Nienstedten 4,185/mi²

41 Wilhelmsburg 3,893/mi²

42 Neugraben-Fischbek 3,689/mi²

43 Bergstedt 3,593/mi²

44 Rothenburgsort 3,162/mi²

45 Harburg 2,722/mi²

46 Rissen 2,504/mi²

47 Duvenstedt 2,290/mi²

48 Lemsahl-Mellingstedt 2,149/mi²

49 Bergedorf 2,002/mi²

50 Finkenwerder 1,571/mi²

51 Langenhorn 18/mi²

52 Barmbek-Süd 14/mi²

53 Schnelsen 12/mi²

54 Altona-Altstadt 11/mi²

55 Altona-Nord 10/mi²

56 Eißendorf 10/mi²

57 Hoheluft-Ost 9/mi²

58 Harvestehude 7/mi²

59 Hausbruch 7/mi²

60 Hoheluft-West 5/mi²

61 Neustadt 5/mi²

62 St. Georg 4/mi²

63 Groß Flottbek 4/mi²

64 Kirchwerder 4/mi²

65 Groß Borstel 4/mi²

66 Sülldorf 4/mi²

67 Sternschanze 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Hamburg pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Marienthal leads with 226,064 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. Marienthal has 226,064 people per square mile — that's roughly 353 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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