Most Dense in Saxony

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Saxony

1 Äußere Neustadt 41,132/mi²

2 Leuben 27,792/mi²

3 Löbtau 23,561/mi²

4 Gohlis 22,402/mi²

5 Gorbitz 19,816/mi²

6 Blasewitz 4,448/mi²

7 Leipzig 4,392/mi²

8 Dresden 4,386/mi²

9 Neugersdorf 2,925/mi²

10 Chemnitz 2,897/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 1,425/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 Hoyerswerda 1,185/mi²

39 Reichenbach/Vogtland 1,162/mi²

40 Borsdorf 1,111/mi²

41 Aue 1,070/mi²

42 Glauchau 1,059/mi²

43 Flöha 1,030/mi²

44 Reinsdorf 1,027/mi²

45 Oelsnitz 1,018/mi²

46 Oberlungwitz 1,014/mi²

47 Burgstädt 986/mi²

48 Taucha 982/mi²

49 Bannewitz 963/mi²

50 Crimmitschau 951/mi²

51 Bad Schlema 923/mi²

52 Wilthen 920/mi²

53 Ottendorf-Okrilla 847/mi²

54 Olbersdorf 782/mi²

55 Loschwitz 779/mi²

56 Lugau 767/mi²

57 Eilenburg 763/mi²

58 Eibau 761/mi²

59 Niederwiesa 758/mi²

60 Neukirch/Lausitz 744/mi²

61 Lößnitz 731/mi²

62 Oschatz 713/mi²

63 Werdau 692/mi²

64 Limbach-Oberfrohna 691/mi²

65 Borna 686/mi²

66 Delitzsch 686/mi²

67 Fraureuth 662/mi²

68 Auerbach 641/mi²

69 Neukirchen 630/mi²

70 Thum 611/mi²

71 Brandis 595/mi²

72 Ehrenfriedersdorf 584/mi²

73 Cunewalde 576/mi²

74 Augustusburg 575/mi²

75 Lichtentanne 571/mi²

76 Sohland 552/mi²

77 Burkhardtsdorf 548/mi²

78 Frankenberg 541/mi²

79 Großschönau 535/mi²

80 Stollberg 532/mi²

81 Zschorlau 530/mi²

82 Kitzscher 526/mi²

83 Waldheim 523/mi²

84 Bad Düben 513/mi²

85 Mittweida 510/mi²

86 Schwarzenberg 509/mi²

87 Böhlen 508/mi²

88 Falkenstein 508/mi²

89 Weißwasser 503/mi²

90 Treuen 502/mi²

91 Rodewisch 500/mi²

92 Pulsnitz 496/mi²

93 Brand-Erbisdorf 487/mi²

94 Bischofswerda 483/mi²

95 Zittau 482/mi²

96 Rochlitz 471/mi²

97 Markranstädt 463/mi²

98 Kamenz 459/mi²

99 Döbeln 457/mi²

100 Jahnsdorf 448/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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