Most Dense in Andalusia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Andalusia

1 Castilleja de la Cuesta 19,732/mi²
2 Armilla 13,845/mi²
3 Gines 11,825/mi²
4 Fuengirola 10,363/mi²
5 Tomares 10,315/mi²
6 Maracena 10,055/mi²
8 Sevilla 8,476/mi²
9 Huétor Vega 6,870/mi²
10 Torremolinos 6,168/mi²
11 Ogíjares 5,395/mi²
12 Churriana de la Vega 5,072/mi²
13 Granada 5,057/mi²
14 Camas 4,813/mi²
15 Cadiz 4,764/mi²
16 Mairena del Aljarafe 4,545/mi²
18 San Fernando 3,938/mi²
19 Villanueva del Ariscal 3,809/mi²
20 Bormujos 3,627/mi²
21 Garrucha 3,151/mi²
22 Cájar 3,077/mi²
23 Algeciras 2,994/mi²
24 Cenes de la Vega 2,630/mi²
25 Málaga 2,578/mi²
26 Peligros 2,456/mi²
27 Cúllar-Vega 2,407/mi²
28 El Viso del Alcor 1,683/mi²
29 Rincón de la Victoria 1,665/mi²
30 Palomares del Río 1,649/mi²
31 Zubia 1,583/mi²
32 Motril 1,566/mi²
33 Arroyo de la Miel 1,542/mi²
34 La Algaba 1,435/mi²
35 Marbella 1,420/mi²
36 Huelva 1,295/mi²
37 Santiponce 1,151/mi²
38 Chipiona 1,136/mi²
39 Roquetas de Mar 1,131/mi²
40 Brenes 1,099/mi²
41 Las Gabias 1,035/mi²
42 Dos Hermanas 1,034/mi²
44 Coria del Río 965/mi²
45 Campiña 952/mi²
46 Santafé 893/mi²
47 Almensilla 886/mi²
48 Isla Cristina 792/mi²
49 Gelves 772/mi²
50 Paterna de Rivera 770/mi²
51 Atarfe 765/mi²
52 Fernán-Núñez 750/mi²
53 Aljaraque 746/mi²
54 Huércal de Almería 741/mi²
55 Rota 737/mi²
59 Mairena del Alcor 648/mi²
60 Villa del Río 647/mi²
62 Gójar 633/mi²
63 Alhaurín el Grande 628/mi²
64 Espartinas 627/mi²
66 Estepona 612/mi²
67 San Pedro Alcántara 578/mi²
68 Viator 563/mi²
69 Umbrete 561/mi²
70 Linares 560/mi²
71 Vera 556/mi²
72 Adra 540/mi²
73 Olula del Río 532/mi²
74 Jaén 511/mi²
75 Nerja 504/mi²
76 Chauchina 500/mi²
77 Córdoba 499/mi²
78 Benalmádena 496/mi²
79 Ubrique 496/mi²
80 El Ejido 493/mi²
81 Pilas 481/mi²
82 El Cuervo 481/mi²
83 Vélez-Málaga 470/mi²
84 Alcalá de Guadaira 466/mi²
85 Puente-Genil 459/mi²
86 Punta Umbría 456/mi²
87 Alhaurín de la Torre 456/mi²
88 Villaverde del Río 450/mi²
89 Almuñécar 447/mi²
90 Otura 446/mi²
91 Benacazón 414/mi²
92 La Palma del Condado 413/mi²
93 Salteras 404/mi²
94 Salobreña 401/mi²
95 Aguadulce 398/mi²
96 Olivares 395/mi²
97 San Roque 358/mi²
98 Bailén 354/mi²
99 Huétor-Tájar 348/mi²
100 Albolote 328/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 19,732 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 19,732 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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