Most Dense in Murcia

Top 48 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Murcia

1 Alcantarilla 4,974/mi²
2 Sangonera la Verde 2,242/mi²
3 Ceuti 2,146/mi²
4 Archena 1,841/mi²
5 Beniel 1,403/mi²
6 La Unión 1,165/mi²
7 Las Torres de Cotillas 1,066/mi²
8 Los Alcázares 963/mi²
9 Alguazas 843/mi²
10 Lorquí 843/mi²
11 Santomera 677/mi²
12 San Pedro del Pinatar 559/mi²
13 Molina de Segura 500/mi²
14 Murcia 323/mi²
15 Bullas 314/mi²
16 Águilas 297/mi²
17 Torre-Pacheco 266/mi²
18 Cieza 229/mi²
19 Puerto Lumbreras 195/mi²
20 Librilla 185/mi²
21 Totana 164/mi²
22 Cartagena 149/mi²
23 San Javier 148/mi²
24 Alhama de Murcia 148/mi²
25 Calasparra 145/mi²
26 Yecla 133/mi²
27 Abarán 132/mi²
28 Atamaría 107/mi²
29 Cehegín 101/mi²
30 Mazarrón 98/mi²
31 Fortuna 81/mi²
32 Caravaca 79/mi²
33 Lorca 77/mi²
36 Jumilla 60/mi²
37 Barrio de Peral 57/mi²
38 Mula 49/mi²
39 San Antonio Abad 48/mi²
41 El Plan 27/mi²
42 Los Barreros 25/mi²
43 Algar 20/mi²
44 Los Gabatos 20/mi²
45 Los Dolores 19/mi²
47 Esparragal 12/mi²
48 Moratalla 8/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 4,974 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 4,974 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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