Most Dense in Thuringia

Top 65 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Thuringia

1 Jena 2,311/mi²

2 Hermsdorf 2,131/mi²

3 Kahla 1,963/mi²

4 Erfurt 1,798/mi²

5 Gera 1,749/mi²

6 Weimar 1,654/mi²

7 Gotha 1,504/mi²

8 Altenburg 1,417/mi²

9 Pößneck 1,265/mi²

10 Eisenberg 1,247/mi²

11 Apolda 937/mi²

12 Eisenach 852/mi²

13 Nordhausen 725/mi²

14 Ronneburg 634/mi²

15 Suhl 592/mi²

16 Stadtroda 519/mi²

17 Arnstadt 484/mi²

18 Königsee 466/mi²

19 Mühlhausen 451/mi²

20 Sömmerda 437/mi²

21 Greiz 423/mi²

22 Zella-Mehlis 421/mi²

23 Weida 420/mi²

24 Ruhla 415/mi²

25 Bad Blankenburg 406/mi²

26 Saalfeld 399/mi²

27 Rudolstadt 383/mi²

28 Meuselwitz 383/mi²

29 Hildburghausen 379/mi²

30 Sonneberg 379/mi²

31 Heilbad Heiligenstadt 364/mi²

32 Lusan 359/mi²

33 Friedrichroda 348/mi²

34 Schmalkalden 347/mi²

35 Waltershausen 341/mi²

36 Schmölln 308/mi²

37 Artern 304/mi²

38 Ilmenau 294/mi²

39 Meiningen 283/mi²

40 Breitungen 270/mi²

41 Bad Frankenhausen 254/mi²

42 Sondershausen 247/mi²

43 Leinefelde-Worbis 229/mi²

44 Bad Berka 223/mi²

45 Ellrich 219/mi²

46 Zeulenroda-Triebes 217/mi²

47 Zeulenroda 191/mi²

48 Bad Lobenstein 187/mi²

49 Schleiz 186/mi²

50 Debschwitz 176/mi²

51 Roßleben 172/mi²

52 Bad Salzungen 171/mi²

53 Bad Langensalza 163/mi²

54 Blankenhain 156/mi²

55 Treffurt 152/mi²

56 Steinbach-Hallenberg 134/mi²

57 Eisfeld 124/mi²

58 Neustadt an der Orla 115/mi²

59 Schleusingen 104/mi²

60 Kölleda 102/mi²

61 Neuhaus am Rennweg 99/mi²

62 Bleicherode 93/mi²

63 Worbis 90/mi²

64 Stadtilm 87/mi²

65 Neuhaus 66/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Thuringia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Jena leads with 2,311 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. Jena has 2,311 people per square mile — that's roughly 4 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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