Most Dense in Catalonia

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Most Dense — Catalonia

1 Hostafrancs 99,713/mi²

2 Eixample 92,207/mi²

3 El Carmel 87,158/mi²

4 La Bordeta 84,114/mi²

5 Gràcia 75,001/mi²

6 Ciutat Vella 60,560/mi²

7 Sant Martí 56,527/mi²

8 Sant Andreu 56,363/mi²

9 Nou Barris 53,648/mi²

10 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 46,397/mi²

11 Santa Coloma de Gramenet 36,337/mi²

12 Les Corts 35,461/mi²

13 la Barceloneta 29,828/mi²

14 Barcelona 27,236/mi²

15 Cornellà de Llobregat 25,944/mi²

16 Premià de Mar 25,848/mi²

17 Esplugues de Llobregat 25,611/mi²

18 Badalona 23,745/mi²

19 Sants-Montjuïc 20,668/mi²

20 Sant Adrià de Besòs 19,098/mi²

21 Sarrià-Sant Gervasi 19,061/mi²

22 Ripollet 18,174/mi²

23 Castelldefels 13,170/mi²

24 Mataró 12,389/mi²

25 Sant Andreu de la Barca 11,429/mi²

26 Pedralbes 11,346/mi²

27 El Masnou 10,856/mi²

28 Vilassar de Mar 10,594/mi²

29 Sabadell 10,487/mi²

30 Salt 10,276/mi²

31 Sant Joan Despí 9,855/mi²

32 Granollers 9,454/mi²

33 Mollet del Vallès 9,406/mi²

34 Igualada 9,179/mi²

35 Barberà del Vallès 8,949/mi²

36 La Llagosta 8,226/mi²

37 Canovelles 7,283/mi²

38 Sant Feliu de Llobregat 6,791/mi²

39 Sant Vicenç dels Horts 6,341/mi²

40 Sant Boi de Llobregat 5,793/mi²

41 Montgat 5,737/mi²

42 Terrassa 5,664/mi²

43 Calella 5,103/mi²

44 Rubí 4,948/mi²

45 Arenys de Mar 4,938/mi²

46 Vilanova i la Geltrú 4,831/mi²

47 Viladecans 4,809/mi²

48 Llefià 4,779/mi²

49 Vilafranca del Penedès 4,574/mi²

50 Canet de Mar 4,527/mi²

51 Manresa 4,451/mi²

52 Pineda de Mar 4,356/mi²

53 Cerdanyola del Vallès 4,326/mi²

54 Vilaseca 4,200/mi²

55 Girona 4,164/mi²

56 Malgrat de Mar 4,007/mi²

57 Martorell 3,789/mi²

58 Figueres 3,774/mi²

59 Reus 3,759/mi²

60 Banyoles 3,722/mi²

61 Blanes 3,647/mi²

62 Tarragona 3,639/mi²

63 Santa Perpètua de Mogoda 3,630/mi²

64 Sant Just Desvern 3,618/mi²

65 Olesa de Montserrat 3,574/mi²

66 El Prat de Llobregat 3,430/mi²

67 Torredembarra 3,342/mi²

68 Parets del Vallès 3,296/mi²

69 Sant Quirze del Vallès 3,228/mi²

70 Mollerussa 3,196/mi²

71 Montmeló 3,171/mi²

72 Molins de Rei 3,167/mi²

73 Calafell 3,127/mi²

74 Sant Feliu de Guíxols 3,023/mi²

75 Salou 2,929/mi²

76 Cardedeu 2,743/mi²

77 Capellades 2,702/mi²

78 Manlleu 2,661/mi²

79 Cubelles 2,637/mi²

80 Cunit 2,596/mi²

81 Montornès del Vallès 2,563/mi²

82 Olot 2,547/mi²

83 Gavà 2,541/mi²

84 El Vendrell 2,500/mi²

85 Sant Cugat del Vallès 2,498/mi²

86 Premià de Dalt 2,442/mi²

87 Alella 2,231/mi²

88 Pallejà 2,166/mi²

89 Santa Coloma de Cervelló 2,128/mi²

90 Torelló 2,125/mi²

91 Cabrils 2,058/mi²

92 Teià 2,002/mi²

93 Tiana 1,981/mi²

94 Navarcles 1,960/mi²

95 Vic 1,831/mi²

96 la Garriga 1,802/mi²

97 Palafolls 1,799/mi²

98 Palamós 1,774/mi²

99 Lloret de Mar 1,756/mi²

100 Lleida 1,718/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Catalonia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Hostafrancs leads with 99,713 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. Hostafrancs has 99,713 people per square mile — that's roughly 156 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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