Most Dense in Murcia

Top 49 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Murcia

1 Alcantarilla 4,816/mi²

2 Archena 2,295/mi²

3 Ceuti 2,146/mi²

4 Beniel 1,918/mi²

5 Sangonera la Verde 1,732/mi²

6 Las Torres de Cotillas 1,355/mi²

7 San Pedro del Pinatar 1,256/mi²

8 Los Alcázares 1,185/mi²

9 La Unión 1,145/mi²

10 Murcia 895/mi²

11 Santomera 786/mi²

12 Lorquí 773/mi²

13 Cartagena 762/mi²

14 Alguazas 714/mi²

15 Molina de Segura 683/mi²

16 Torre-Pacheco 497/mi²

17 Bullas 365/mi²

18 Águilas 306/mi²

19 San Javier 280/mi²

20 Mazarrón 258/mi²

21 Cieza 242/mi²

22 Puerto Lumbreras 195/mi²

23 Totana 172/mi²

24 Calasparra 164/mi²

25 Alhama de Murcia 148/mi²

26 Yecla 133/mi²

27 Abarán 132/mi²

28 Cehegín 123/mi²

29 Blanca 116/mi²

30 Lorca 112/mi²

31 Atamaría 107/mi²

32 Fortuna 88/mi²

33 Caravaca 79/mi²

34 Abanilla 74/mi²

35 Santiago de la Ribera 72/mi²

36 Fuente-Álamo de Murcia 64/mi²

37 Jumilla 60/mi²

38 Barrio de Peral 57/mi²

39 Mula 56/mi²

40 San Antonio Abad 48/mi²

41 La Manga del Mar Menor 36/mi²

42 El Plan 27/mi²

43 Los Barreros 25/mi²

44 Algar 20/mi²

45 Los Gabatos 20/mi²

46 Los Dolores 19/mi²

47 San Ginés de la Jara 18/mi²

48 Moratalla 14/mi²

49 Esparragal 12/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Murcia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Alcantarilla leads with 4,816 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. Alcantarilla has 4,816 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 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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