Most Dense in Basque Country

Top 60 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Basque Country

1 Santutxu 193,548/mi²

2 Portugalete 22,799/mi²

3 Bilbao 18,980/mi²

4 Sestao 15,956/mi²

5 Basauri 15,799/mi²

6 Santurtzi 10,726/mi²

7 Leioa 9,176/mi²

8 Barakaldo 8,391/mi²

9 Algorta 7,991/mi²

10 Getxo 7,811/mi²

11 Oria 6,889/mi²

12 Lasarte 6,866/mi²

13 Lekeitio 5,712/mi²

14 Ermua 5,624/mi²

15 Durango 5,439/mi²

16 Gernika-Lumo 4,332/mi²

17 Donostia / San Sebastián 3,420/mi²

18 Irun 3,331/mi²

19 Eibar 2,906/mi²

20 Zarautz 2,753/mi²

21 Sopela 2,687/mi²

22 Erandio 2,466/mi²

23 Galdakao 2,285/mi²

24 Gasteiz / Vitoria 2,117/mi²

25 Arrasate / Mondragón 1,872/mi²

26 Errenteria 1,785/mi²

27 Ortuella 1,571/mi²

28 Pasaia 1,540/mi²

29 Zumaia 1,312/mi²

30 Lezo 1,307/mi²

31 Berango 1,261/mi²

32 Hondarribia 1,232/mi²

33 Beasain 1,185/mi²

34 Andoain 1,146/mi²

35 Zierbena 1,142/mi²

36 Arrigorriaga 1,103/mi²

37 Elexalde 1,052/mi²

38 Laudio / Llodio 1,045/mi²

39 Zumarraga 1,040/mi²

40 Balmaseda 903/mi²

41 Ondarroa 873/mi²

42 Bermeo 819/mi²

43 Villabona 745/mi²

44 Zalla 720/mi²

45 Hernani 711/mi²

46 Elgoibar 685/mi²

47 Mungia 669/mi²

48 Azkoitia 579/mi²

49 Amorebieta 569/mi²

50 Azpeitia 533/mi²

51 Usurbil 525/mi²

52 Elorrio 517/mi²

53 Urnieta 434/mi²

54 Aretxabaleta 408/mi²

55 Bergara 404/mi²

56 Tolosa 392/mi²

57 Güeñes 292/mi²

58 Oñati 277/mi²

59 Deba 236/mi²

60 Amurrio 180/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Basque Country pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Santutxu leads with 193,548 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. Santutxu has 193,548 people per square mile — that's roughly 302 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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