Most Dense in Schleswig-Holstein

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Most Dense — Schleswig-Holstein

1 Elmschenhagen 6,653/mi²

2 Kronshagen 5,003/mi²

3 Elmshorn 4,803/mi²

4 Pinneberg 4,509/mi²

5 Wentorf bei Hamburg 4,103/mi²

6 Kiel 4,011/mi²

7 Glinde 3,944/mi²

8 Büdelsdorf 3,872/mi²

9 Flensburg 3,747/mi²

10 Trappenkamp 3,196/mi²

11 Uetersen 3,166/mi²

12 Westerland 3,102/mi²

13 Halstenbek 2,684/mi²

14 Itzehoe 2,633/mi²

15 Lauenburg 2,568/mi²

16 Norderstedt 2,515/mi²

17 Neumünster 2,506/mi²

18 Klausdorf 2,400/mi²

19 Bad Schwartau 2,359/mi²

20 Schleswig 2,325/mi²

21 Laboe 2,252/mi²

22 Wedel 2,252/mi²

23 Eckernförde 2,248/mi²

24 Schilksee 2,197/mi²

25 Neustadt in Holstein 2,123/mi²

26 Lütjenburg 1,894/mi²

27 Bargteheide 1,851/mi²

28 Preetz 1,796/mi²

29 Rendsburg 1,794/mi²

30 Raisdorf 1,746/mi²

31 Großhansdorf 1,644/mi²

32 Rellingen 1,590/mi²

33 Ellerau 1,590/mi²

34 Tornesch 1,589/mi²

35 Geesthacht 1,573/mi²

36 Schwarzenbek 1,558/mi²

37 Kaltenkirchen 1,549/mi²

38 Reinbek 1,537/mi²

39 Ahrensburg 1,528/mi²

40 Molfsee 1,509/mi²

41 Bad Segeberg 1,485/mi²

42 Wahlstedt 1,481/mi²

43 Gettorf 1,468/mi²

44 Oststeinbek 1,386/mi²

45 Altenholz 1,350/mi²

46 Heiligenhafen 1,347/mi²

47 Westerrönfeld 1,297/mi²

48 Heikendorf 1,257/mi²

49 Bad Bramstedt 1,243/mi²

50 Lübeck 1,235/mi²

51 Heide 1,233/mi²

52 Husum 1,206/mi²

53 Reinfeld 1,193/mi²

54 Mölln 1,184/mi²

55 Nortorf 1,157/mi²

56 Barsbüttel 1,141/mi²

57 Glückstadt 1,111/mi²

58 Kellinghusen 1,091/mi²

59 Bordesholm 1,080/mi²

60 Quickborn 1,070/mi²

61 Harrislee 1,001/mi²

62 Flintbek 987/mi²

63 Bad Oldesloe 982/mi²

64 Bredstedt 978/mi²

65 Schönkirchen 953/mi²

66 Barmstedt 931/mi²

67 Travemünde 872/mi²

68 Eutin 764/mi²

69 Büchen 743/mi²

70 Ratzeburg 665/mi²

71 Leck 654/mi²

72 Osterrönfeld 647/mi²

73 Timmendorfer Strand 644/mi²

74 Fockbek 615/mi²

75 Appen 591/mi²

76 Tarp 588/mi²

77 Hohenwestedt 575/mi²

78 Stockelsdorf 571/mi²

79 Trittau 554/mi²

80 Niebüll 539/mi²

81 Brunsbüttel 530/mi²

82 Kropp 521/mi²

83 Oldenburg in Holstein 499/mi²

84 Scharbeutz 483/mi²

85 Plön 446/mi²

86 Ratekau 444/mi²

87 Kappeln 411/mi²

88 Horst 358/mi²

89 Meldorf 349/mi²

90 Brachenfeld-Ruthenberg 330/mi²

91 Glücksburg 316/mi²

92 Tungendorf 309/mi²

93 Hohenlockstedt 300/mi²

94 Malente 299/mi²

95 Tangstedt 299/mi²

96 Grömitz 298/mi²

97 Lensahn 284/mi²

98 Faldera 273/mi²

99 Tönning 231/mi²

100 Böcklersiedlung-Bugenhagen 207/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Schleswig-Holstein pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Elmschenhagen leads with 6,653 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. Elmschenhagen has 6,653 people per square mile — that's roughly 10 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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