Most Dense in Capital Region

Top 53 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Capital Region

1 Copenhagen 32,867/mi²

2 Frederiksberg 28,282/mi²

3 Indre By 14,568/mi²

4 Valby 12,967/mi²

5 Rødovre 8,686/mi²

6 Hvidovre 5,468/mi²

7 Avedøre 5,459/mi²

8 Glostrup 3,967/mi²

9 Hørsholm 3,947/mi²

10 Charlottenlund 3,788/mi²

11 Vallensbæk 3,170/mi²

12 Albertslund 2,901/mi²

13 Ballerup 2,123/mi²

14 Brøndbyvester 1,820/mi²

15 Ishøj 1,327/mi²

16 Taastrup 1,164/mi²

17 Brøndby Strand 1,084/mi²

18 Farum 805/mi²

19 Allerød 777/mi²

20 Birkerød 760/mi²

21 Helsingør 707/mi²

22 Kongens Lyngby 658/mi²

23 Dragør 623/mi²

24 Værløse 518/mi²

25 Lillerød 503/mi²

26 Måløv 466/mi²

27 Hillerød 407/mi²

28 Hedehusene 382/mi²

29 Stenløse 363/mi²

30 Trørød 312/mi²

31 Fløng 310/mi²

32 Espergærde 229/mi²

33 Stavnsholt 224/mi²

34 Kokkedal 214/mi²

35 Vanløse 207/mi²

36 Humlebæk 200/mi²

37 Fredensborg 200/mi²

38 Tårnby 181/mi²

39 Nivå 178/mi²

40 Smørumnedre 173/mi²

41 Ålsgårde 117/mi²

42 Hellebæk 117/mi²

43 Frederikssund 112/mi²

44 Hornbæk 108/mi²

45 Ølstykke 97/mi²

46 Helsinge 76/mi²

47 Gilleleje 60/mi²

48 Christianshavn 56/mi²

49 Rønne 52/mi²

50 Frederiksværk 51/mi²

51 Slangerup 45/mi²

52 Vigerslev 42/mi²

53 Hundested 34/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Capital Region pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Copenhagen leads with 32,867 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. Copenhagen has 32,867 people per square mile — that's roughly 51 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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