Most Dense in Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Saxony

1 Äußere Neustadt 41,132/mi²
2 Leuben 27,792/mi²
3 Löbtau 23,848/mi²
4 Gohlis 22,402/mi²
5 Gorbitz 19,816/mi²
6 Leipzig 5,511/mi²
7 Dresden 4,454/mi²
8 Blasewitz 4,448/mi²
9 Neugersdorf 2,925/mi²
10 Chemnitz 2,878/mi²
11 Radebeul 2,656/mi²
12 Freital 2,048/mi²
13 Annaberg-Buchholz 2,033/mi²
14 Heidenau 2,024/mi²
15 Klotzsche 2,012/mi²
16 Freiberg 1,981/mi²
17 Meissen 1,933/mi²
18 Zwickau 1,861/mi²
19 Markkleeberg 1,780/mi²
20 Schneeberg 1,739/mi²
21 Meerane 1,636/mi²
22 Hohenstein-Ernstthal 1,619/mi²
23 Wilkau-Haßlau 1,593/mi²
24 Görlitz 1,588/mi²
25 Ebersbach 1,557/mi²
26 Großzschocher 1,550/mi²
27 Hellerau 1,534/mi²
28 Lichtenstein 1,508/mi²
29 Weinböhla 1,452/mi²
30 Plauen 1,369/mi²
31 Pirna 1,352/mi²
32 Bautzen 1,347/mi²
33 Riesa 1,307/mi²
34 Coswig 1,293/mi²
35 Zschopau 1,291/mi²
36 Radeberg 1,280/mi²
37 Thalheim 1,238/mi²
38 Reichenbach/Vogtland 1,162/mi²
39 Borsdorf 1,111/mi²
40 Aue 1,070/mi²
41 Glauchau 1,059/mi²
42 Flöha 1,030/mi²
43 Reinsdorf 1,027/mi²
44 Oelsnitz 1,018/mi²
45 Oberlungwitz 1,014/mi²
46 Burgstädt 986/mi²
47 Taucha 982/mi²
48 Bannewitz 963/mi²
49 Wilthen 920/mi²
50 Ottendorf-Okrilla 847/mi²
51 Hoyerswerda 835/mi²
52 Olbersdorf 782/mi²
53 Loschwitz 779/mi²
54 Crimmitschau 774/mi²
55 Lugau 767/mi²
56 Eilenburg 763/mi²
57 Niederwiesa 758/mi²
58 Neukirch/Lausitz 744/mi²
59 Lößnitz 731/mi²
60 Oschatz 713/mi²
61 Werdau 692/mi²
62 Limbach-Oberfrohna 691/mi²
63 Borna 686/mi²
64 Delitzsch 686/mi²
65 Fraureuth 662/mi²
66 Auerbach 641/mi²
67 Neukirchen 630/mi²
68 Thum 611/mi²
69 Lauter 604/mi²
70 Brandis 595/mi²
71 Ehrenfriedersdorf 584/mi²
72 Cunewalde 576/mi²
73 Lichtentanne 571/mi²
74 Sohland 552/mi²
75 Burkhardtsdorf 548/mi²
76 Frankenberg 541/mi²
77 Großschönau 535/mi²
78 Stollberg 532/mi²
79 Zschorlau 530/mi²
80 Kitzscher 526/mi²
81 Waldheim 523/mi²
82 Mittweida 510/mi²
83 Schwarzenberg 509/mi²
84 Böhlen 508/mi²
85 Falkenstein 508/mi²
86 Weißwasser 503/mi²
87 Treuen 502/mi²
88 Rodewisch 500/mi²
89 Pulsnitz 496/mi²
90 Brand-Erbisdorf 487/mi²
91 Bischofswerda 483/mi²
92 Zittau 482/mi²
93 Rochlitz 471/mi²
94 Markranstädt 463/mi²
95 Kamenz 459/mi²
96 Döbeln 457/mi²
97 Jahnsdorf 448/mi²
98 Geringswalde 446/mi²
99 Löbau 444/mi²
100 Wurzen 438/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Saxony pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Äußere Neustadt leads with 41,132 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. Äußere Neustadt has 41,132 people per square mile - that's roughly 64 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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