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Most Dense in Andalusia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Andalusia

1 Castilleja de la Cuesta 19,713/mi²
2 Gines 11,817/mi²
3 Armilla 11,812/mi²
4 Maracena 9,461/mi²
5 Tomares 9,257/mi²
7 Fuengirola 8,654/mi²
8 Sevilla 8,510/mi²
9 Huétor Vega 6,398/mi²
10 Torremolinos 5,731/mi²
11 Granada 5,230/mi²
12 Benalmádena 5,109/mi²
13 Cadiz 4,984/mi²
14 Camas 4,892/mi²
15 Ogíjares 4,788/mi²
17 Mairena del Aljarafe 4,387/mi²
18 San Fernando 3,938/mi²
19 Churriana de la Vega 3,704/mi²
20 Rincón de la Victoria 3,669/mi²
21 Villanueva del Ariscal 3,091/mi²
22 Algeciras 2,994/mi²
23 Bormujos 2,970/mi²
24 Málaga 2,807/mi²
25 Peligros 2,549/mi²
26 Cúllar-Vega 2,407/mi²
27 Marbella 2,318/mi²
28 Valdés 2,165/mi²
29 Roquetas de Mar 2,130/mi²
30 Garrucha 2,110/mi²
31 Cenes de la Vega 2,011/mi²
32 El Viso del Alcor 1,712/mi²
33 Motril 1,566/mi²
34 Arroyo de la Miel 1,542/mi²
35 Zubia 1,537/mi²
36 Huércal de Almería 1,537/mi²
37 La Algaba 1,504/mi²
38 Chipiona 1,429/mi²
39 Tocina 1,412/mi²
40 Algarrobo 1,314/mi²
41 Dos Hermanas 1,310/mi²
42 Huelva 1,295/mi²
43 Aljaraque 1,261/mi²
44 Mijas 1,258/mi²
45 Alhaurín de la Torre 1,079/mi²
46 Brenes 1,076/mi²
47 Chiclana de la Frontera 1,064/mi²
48 Las Gabias 1,041/mi²
49 Espartinas 1,033/mi²
50 Santiponce 1,030/mi²
52 Coria del Río 1,001/mi²
53 Campiña 952/mi²
54 Isla Cristina 930/mi²
55 El Ejido 917/mi²
56 Santafé 893/mi²
57 Doña Mencía 858/mi²
58 Vélez-Málaga 840/mi²
59 Estepona 834/mi²
60 Torrox 822/mi²
61 Alhaurín el Grande 802/mi²
62 Fernán-Núñez 783/mi²
63 Paterna de Rivera 773/mi²
64 Rota 751/mi²
65 Gelves 717/mi²
67 Manilva 704/mi²
68 Villa del Río 701/mi²
70 Almuñécar 692/mi²
72 Gójar 633/mi²
73 Atarfe 622/mi²
74 Mairena del Alcor 620/mi²
76 Olula del Río 572/mi²
77 Nerja 569/mi²
78 Salobreña 563/mi²
79 Córdoba 560/mi²
80 Linares 560/mi²
81 Vera 556/mi²
82 Jaén 541/mi²
83 Adra 540/mi²
84 Ubrique 534/mi²
85 San Pedro Alcántara 518/mi²
86 La Rinconada 510/mi²
87 Conil de la Frontera 492/mi²
88 El Cuervo 481/mi²
89 Pilas 472/mi²
90 Alcalá de Guadaira 466/mi²
91 Punta Umbría 460/mi²
92 Puente-Genil 459/mi²
93 Vícar 446/mi²
94 Coín 424/mi²
95 Albolote 414/mi²
96 La Palma del Condado 413/mi²
97 Villaverde del Río 408/mi²
98 Puerto Real 401/mi²
99 Bailén 389/mi²
100 Olivares 372/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Andalusia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Castilleja de la Cuesta leads with 19,713 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. Castilleja de la Cuesta has 19,713 people per square mile — that's roughly 31 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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