Most Dense in Saarland

Top 49 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Saarland

1 Spiesen-Elversberg 2,908/mi²

2 Saarbrücken 2,773/mi²

3 Friedrichsthal 2,730/mi²

4 Bous 2,622/mi²

5 Sulzbach 2,173/mi²

6 Püttlingen 2,173/mi²

7 Dillingen 2,050/mi²

8 Sankt Ingbert 1,983/mi²

9 Riegelsberg 1,922/mi²

10 Schiffweiler 1,831/mi²

11 Schwalbach 1,770/mi²

12 Ensdorf 1,731/mi²

13 Freisen 1,685/mi²

14 Quierschied 1,507/mi²

15 Wadgassen 1,388/mi²

16 Saarlouis 1,322/mi²

17 Merchweiler 1,289/mi²

18 Bexbach 1,274/mi²

19 Neunkirchen 1,239/mi²

20 Homburg 1,208/mi²

21 Heusweiler 1,054/mi²

22 Illingen 1,046/mi²

23 Völklingen 916/mi²

24 Nalbach 901/mi²

25 Kleinblittersdorf 900/mi²

26 Großrosseln 794/mi²

27 Eppelborn 789/mi²

28 Namborn 737/mi²

29 Ottweiler 668/mi²

30 Überherrn 650/mi²

31 Merzig 649/mi²

32 Saarwellingen 642/mi²

33 Lebach 611/mi²

34 Oberthal 601/mi²

35 Beckingen 597/mi²

36 Sankt Wendel 587/mi²

37 Schmelz 525/mi²

38 Marpingen 509/mi²

39 Wallerfangen 479/mi²

40 Kirkel 479/mi²

41 Tholey 475/mi²

42 Losheim 422/mi²

43 Weiskirchen 397/mi²

44 Wadern 364/mi²

45 Blieskastel 353/mi²

46 Gersheim 296/mi²

47 Nonnweiler 246/mi²

48 Nohfelden 202/mi²

49 Ludweiler-Warndt 132/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Saarland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Spiesen-Elversberg leads with 2,908 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. Spiesen-Elversberg has 2,908 people per square mile — that's roughly 5 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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