Most Dense in Madrid

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Most Dense — Madrid

1 Chamberí 80,627/mi²

2 Tetuán de las Victorias 74,519/mi²

3 Madrid Centro 74,118/mi²

4 Salamanca 71,013/mi²

5 Retiro 59,743/mi²

6 Arganzuela 59,519/mi²

7 Pinar de Chamartín 54,545/mi²

8 Ciudad Lineal 51,739/mi²

9 Usera 47,063/mi²

10 Canillejas 46,882/mi²

11 Carabanchel 46,804/mi²

12 Moratalaz 42,826/mi²

13 Puente de Vallecas 42,241/mi²

14 Chamartín 39,548/mi²

15 Latina 26,135/mi²

16 San Blas-Canillejas 18,277/mi²

17 Coslada 17,912/mi²

18 Villaverde 16,278/mi²

19 Hortaleza 15,265/mi²

20 Entrevías 15,258/mi²

21 Parla 12,260/mi²

22 Móstoles 12,240/mi²

23 Aravaca 12,144/mi²

24 Madrid 11,193/mi²

25 Leganés 11,149/mi²

26 Alcorcón 10,111/mi²

27 Fuenlabrada 9,809/mi²

28 Torrejón de Ardoz 8,550/mi²

29 Moncloa-Aravaca 6,485/mi²

30 Getafe 6,036/mi²

31 Pozuelo de Alarcón 5,079/mi²

32 Alcalá de Henares 5,047/mi²

33 Collado-Villalba 4,974/mi²

34 Vicálvaro 4,878/mi²

35 Majadahonda 4,349/mi²

36 Arroyomolinos 3,738/mi²

37 Alcobendas 3,700/mi²

38 Las Rozas de Madrid 3,477/mi²

39 Villa de Vallecas 3,279/mi²

40 Mejorada del Campo 3,110/mi²

41 Cuatro Vientos 2,929/mi²

42 Barajas de Madrid 2,682/mi²

43 Humanes de Madrid 2,654/mi²

44 Valdemoro 2,564/mi²

45 Boadilla del Monte 2,473/mi²

46 Torrelodones 2,450/mi²

47 San Sebastián de los Reyes 2,412/mi²

48 Fuencarral-El Pardo 2,397/mi²

49 Rivas-Vaciamadrid 2,024/mi²

50 San Fernando de Henares 1,966/mi²

51 Tres Cantos 1,932/mi²

52 Alpedrete 1,927/mi²

53 Pinto 1,642/mi²

54 Velilla de San Antonio 1,591/mi²

55 Villanueva del Pardillo 1,444/mi²

56 Arganda 1,390/mi²

57 Cubas 1,384/mi²

58 Torrejón de la Calzada 1,103/mi²

59 El Álamo 1,059/mi²

60 Galapagar 1,010/mi²

61 Griñón 985/mi²

62 Nuevo Baztán 875/mi²

63 Villanueva de la Cañada 861/mi²

64 Ciempozuelos 838/mi²

65 Collado Mediano 832/mi²

66 Fuencarral 821/mi²

67 Algete 819/mi²

68 Meco 816/mi²

69 San Agustín del Guadalix 735/mi²

70 Villaviciosa de Odón 723/mi²

71 Sevilla La Nueva 708/mi²

72 Cobeña 676/mi²

73 Paracuellos de Jarama 629/mi²

74 Navalcarnero 530/mi²

75 Las Matas 517/mi²

76 San Lorenzo de El Escorial 487/mi²

77 Cercedilla 477/mi²

78 Colmenar Viejo 469/mi²

79 Fuente el Saz 464/mi²

80 Guadarrama 459/mi²

81 El Escorial 446/mi²

82 San Martín de la Vega 445/mi²

83 Villalbilla 445/mi²

84 Pedrezuela 438/mi²

85 Colmenarejo 437/mi²

86 Brunete 416/mi²

87 El Molar 415/mi²

88 Hoyo de Manzanares 401/mi²

89 Morata de Tajuña 380/mi²

90 Moraleja de Enmedio 347/mi²

91 Moralzarzal 330/mi²

92 Daganzo de Arriba 322/mi²

93 Torres de la Alameda 315/mi²

94 Camarma de Esteruelas 311/mi²

95 Soto del Real 310/mi²

96 Valdetorres de Jarama 308/mi²

97 Guadalix de la Sierra 265/mi²

98 Valdemorillo 255/mi²

99 Aranjuez 255/mi²

100 Campo Real 241/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Madrid pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Chamberí leads with 80,627 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. Chamberí has 80,627 people per square mile — that's roughly 126 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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