Most Dense in Catalonia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Catalonia

1 Hostafrancs 100,638/mi²
2 Eixample 93,200/mi²
3 El Carmel 90,900/mi²
4 La Bordeta 88,414/mi²
5 Gràcia 76,096/mi²
6 Ciutat Vella 64,895/mi²
7 Sant Andreu 59,220/mi²
8 Nou Barris 57,932/mi²
9 Sant Martí 57,837/mi²
10 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 52,737/mi²
11 Santa Coloma de Gramenet 37,691/mi²
12 Les Corts 35,162/mi²
13 la Barceloneta 27,988/mi²
14 Premià de Mar 27,687/mi²
15 Barcelona 27,236/mi²
16 Esplugues de Llobregat 26,754/mi²
17 Badalona 23,745/mi²
18 Cornellà de Llobregat 23,397/mi²
19 Sants-Montjuïc 21,109/mi²
20 Sarrià-Sant Gervasi 19,227/mi²
21 Sant Adrià de Besòs 19,098/mi²
22 Ripollet 18,850/mi²
23 Castelldefels 13,827/mi²
24 Mataró 12,817/mi²
25 Sant Andreu de la Barca 11,718/mi²
26 Salt 11,612/mi²
27 El Masnou 11,501/mi²
28 Pedralbes 11,354/mi²
29 Sant Joan Despí 11,019/mi²
30 Vilassar de Mar 10,834/mi²
31 Granollers 10,097/mi²
32 Sabadell 10,045/mi²
33 Igualada 10,012/mi²
34 Mollet del Vallès 9,433/mi²
35 La Llagosta 8,226/mi²
36 Barberà del Vallès 7,639/mi²
37 Sant Feliu de Llobregat 7,387/mi²
38 Montgat 7,170/mi²
39 Sant Vicenç dels Horts 6,536/mi²
40 Canovelles 6,134/mi²
41 Sant Boi de Llobregat 5,996/mi²
42 Terrassa 5,896/mi²
43 Rubí 5,615/mi²
44 Calella 5,358/mi²
45 Vilanova i la Geltrú 5,228/mi²
46 Vilafranca del Penedès 5,028/mi²
47 Arenys de Mar 4,938/mi²
48 Canet de Mar 4,869/mi²
49 Sant Just Desvern 4,816/mi²
50 Viladecans 4,809/mi²
51 Llefià 4,779/mi²
52 Pineda de Mar 4,750/mi²
53 Manresa 4,565/mi²
54 Girona 4,327/mi²
55 Malgrat de Mar 4,258/mi²
56 Cerdanyola del Vallès 4,062/mi²
57 Figueres 3,979/mi²
58 Reus 3,962/mi²
59 Banyoles 3,934/mi²
60 Olesa de Montserrat 3,834/mi²
61 Martorell 3,789/mi²
62 Blanes 3,647/mi²
63 Torredembarra 3,590/mi²
64 Mollerussa 3,575/mi²
65 Molins de Rei 3,483/mi²
66 Cunit 3,447/mi²
67 El Prat de Llobregat 3,430/mi²
68 Parets del Vallès 3,296/mi²
69 Cubelles 3,236/mi²
70 Montmeló 3,171/mi²
71 Cardedeu 3,149/mi²
72 Sant Feliu de Guíxols 3,090/mi²
73 Salou 3,059/mi²
74 Capellades 2,916/mi²
75 Manlleu 2,748/mi²
77 Gavà 2,662/mi²
78 Alella 2,582/mi²
79 Cabrera de Mar 2,578/mi²
80 Tiana 2,533/mi²
81 Premià de Dalt 2,442/mi²
82 Vic 2,316/mi²
84 Olot 2,232/mi²
85 Montornès del Vallès 2,193/mi²
86 Cabrils 2,172/mi²
87 El Vendrell 2,134/mi²
88 Torelló 2,125/mi²
89 Sant Cugat del Vallès 2,050/mi²
90 Navarcles 1,960/mi²
91 Polinyà 1,916/mi²
92 Pallejà 1,889/mi²
94 la Garriga 1,802/mi²
95 Palafolls 1,799/mi²
96 Tarragona 1,796/mi²
97 Lleida 1,784/mi²
98 L'Ametlla del Vallès 1,729/mi²
99 Lloret de Mar 1,718/mi²
100 Sant Vicenç de Montalt 1,711/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 100,638 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 100,638 people per square mile - that's roughly 157 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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