Most Dense in Valencia

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Most Dense — Valencia

1 Benetússer 52,803/mi²

2 Mislata 38,443/mi²

3 Burjassot 22,741/mi²

4 Paiporta 16,920/mi²

5 Xirivella 14,219/mi²

6 Alaquàs 11,831/mi²

7 Valencia 7,441/mi²

8 Alboraya 6,960/mi²

9 Sant Joan d'Alacant 4,388/mi²

10 L'Eliana 3,737/mi²

11 Manises 3,632/mi²

12 Paterna 3,373/mi²

13 Aldaia 3,267/mi²

14 Picanya 3,114/mi²

15 Elda 2,930/mi²

16 Foios 2,888/mi²

17 Torrent 2,870/mi²

18 Torrevieja 2,731/mi²

19 Alcàsser 2,628/mi²

20 Moncada 2,327/mi²

21 Benidorm 2,213/mi²

22 Bigastro 2,202/mi²

23 Gandia 2,184/mi²

24 Godella 2,174/mi²

25 Vila-real 2,088/mi²

26 San Vicent del Raspeig 2,078/mi²

27 Massamagrell 2,012/mi²

28 Catarroja 1,998/mi²

29 l'Alfàs del Pi 1,986/mi²

30 Puçol 1,977/mi²

31 Calp 1,912/mi²

32 Alfafar 1,870/mi²

33 Quart de Poblet 1,854/mi²

34 Silla 1,752/mi²

35 Albal 1,735/mi²

36 La Pobla de Farnals 1,710/mi²

37 Algemesí 1,646/mi²

38 Elche 1,630/mi²

39 Benifaió 1,413/mi²

40 La Pobla de Vallbona 1,356/mi²

41 Alicante 1,349/mi²

42 Rojales 1,274/mi²

43 Burriana 1,239/mi²

44 la Nucia 1,237/mi²

45 Benicarló 1,237/mi²

46 Benejúzar 1,214/mi²

47 Alginet 1,197/mi²

48 Meliana 1,175/mi²

49 Altea 1,156/mi²

50 Ibi 1,151/mi²

51 Moncofa 1,119/mi²

52 Ondara 1,111/mi²

53 Benicàssim 1,097/mi²

54 Canals 1,095/mi²

55 Guardamar del Segura 1,086/mi²

56 Villajoyosa 1,042/mi²

57 Teulada 1,026/mi²

58 Ribarroja del Turia 1,010/mi²

59 Alcoy 993/mi²

60 Mutxamel 982/mi²

61 Oliva 969/mi²

62 Cullera 885/mi²

63 Almassora 875/mi²

64 Almussafes 863/mi²

65 Javea 863/mi²

66 Novelda 850/mi²

67 Santa Pola 842/mi²

68 Alberic 842/mi²

69 Almoradí 820/mi²

70 Cox 810/mi²

71 Callosa de Segura 787/mi²

72 Sagunto 771/mi²

73 Villanueva de Castellón 768/mi²

74 Tavernes de la Valldigna 759/mi²

75 Carlet 758/mi²

76 Ontinyent 739/mi²

77 Redován 733/mi²

78 Grao de Murviedro 728/mi²

79 L'Alcúdia 702/mi²

80 Betxí 692/mi²

81 Sueca 678/mi²

82 Aspe 677/mi²

83 Dolores 676/mi²

84 Benaguasil 675/mi²

85 Bétera 670/mi²

86 Oropesa del Mar 665/mi²

87 Catral 661/mi²

88 Gata de Gorgos 646/mi²

89 El Campello 644/mi²

90 Picassent 643/mi²

91 L'Olleria 613/mi²

92 Carcaixent 595/mi²

93 Crevillente 592/mi²

94 Denia 581/mi²

95 Pedreguer 559/mi²

96 Muro del Alcoy 532/mi²

97 Vinaròs 518/mi²

98 Cocentaina 508/mi²

99 Onda 478/mi²

100 Pilar de la Horadada 456/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Valencia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Benetússer leads with 52,803 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. Benetússer has 52,803 people per square mile — that's roughly 83 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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