Most Dense in Finland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Finland

1 Espoo 01 164,421/mi²

2 Kallio 01 64,407/mi²

3 Punavuori 01 57,863/mi²

4 Ullanlinna 01 37,152/mi²

5 Alppiharju 01 33,768/mi²

6 Kamppi 01 33,606/mi²

7 Kruununhaka 01 32,827/mi²

8 Herttoniemenranta 01 24,774/mi²

9 Toukola 01 24,306/mi²

10 Tikkurila 01 22,603/mi²

11 Kalasatama 01 21,004/mi²

12 Vallila 01 20,750/mi²

13 Myyrmäki 01 17,686/mi²

14 Hermanni 01 15,968/mi²

15 Länsisatama 01 15,470/mi²

16 Haaga 01 13,542/mi²

17 Suutarila 01 12,384/mi²

18 Käpylä 01 11,570/mi²

19 Leppävaara 01 11,502/mi²

20 Herttoniemi 01 11,131/mi²

21 Hakunila 01 10,720/mi²

22 Tapiola 01 10,087/mi²

23 Martinlaakso 01 9,785/mi²

24 Myllypuro 01 9,427/mi²

25 Koivukylä 01 9,197/mi²

26 Pohjois-Tapiola 01 8,269/mi²

27 Helsinki 01 7,958/mi²

28 Pasila 01 7,784/mi²

29 Pakkala 01 7,526/mi²

30 Oulunkylä 01 7,185/mi²

31 Pakila 01 6,791/mi²

32 Vuosaari 01 6,559/mi²

33 Korso 01 6,352/mi²

34 Vartioharju 01 6,332/mi²

35 East Helsinki 01 4,970/mi²

36 Haukilahti 01 4,736/mi²

37 Kivikko 01 4,577/mi²

38 Kauniainen 01 3,736/mi²

39 Laajasalo 01 3,508/mi²

40 Lappeenranta 09 3,457/mi²

41 Kerava 01 3,296/mi²

42 Järvenpää 01 3,174/mi²

43 Vantaa 01 2,746/mi²

44 Juankoski 11 2,260/mi²

45 Nurmijärven kirkonkylä 01 1,803/mi²

46 Jokela 01 1,601/mi²

47 Raahe 17 1,479/mi²

48 Haapavesi 17 1,342/mi²

49 Vuokatti 18 1,160/mi²

50 Imatra 09 1,126/mi²

51 Raisio 02 1,117/mi²

52 Haapajärvi 17 1,026/mi²

53 Turku 02 853/mi²

54 Tampere 06 741/mi²

55 Lahti 07 594/mi²

56 Riihimäki 05 516/mi²

57 Kaarina 02 465/mi²

58 Pirkkala 06 414/mi²

59 Tuusula 01 390/mi²

60 Kempele 17 337/mi²

61 Nokia 06 328/mi²

62 Oulunsalo 17 303/mi²

63 Hyvinge 01 294/mi²

64 Nurmijärvi 01 266/mi²

65 Sörnäinen 01 234/mi²

66 Jyväskylä 13 220/mi²

67 Lempäälä 06 198/mi²

68 Vaasa 15 186/mi²

69 Lieto 02 139/mi²

70 Mellunkylä 01 133/mi²

71 Paimio 02 132/mi²

72 Muurame 13 126/mi²

73 Kotka 08 122/mi²

74 Forssa 05 122/mi²

75 Valkeakoski 06 115/mi²

76 Vartiokylä 01 110/mi²

77 Vihti 01 106/mi²

78 Harjavalta 04 99/mi²

79 Kivistö 01 99/mi²

80 Kaarela 01 96/mi²

81 Kirkkonummi 01 95/mi²

82 Mäntsälä 01 93/mi²

83 Oulu 17 87/mi²

84 Piikkiö 02 83/mi²

85 Pori 04 83/mi²

86 Siilinjärvi 11 83/mi²

87 Lohja 01 79/mi²

88 Havukoski 01 76/mi²

89 Jakobstad 15 76/mi²

90 Hämeenkylä 01 75/mi²

91 Lauttasaari 01 73/mi²

92 Nastola 07 73/mi²

93 Simonkylä 01 73/mi²

94 Naantali 02 72/mi²

95 Hervanta 06 72/mi²

96 Matinkylä 01 71/mi²

97 Viertola 01 71/mi²

98 Ulvila 04 70/mi²

99 Rauma 04 69/mi²

100 Kangasala 06 69/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Finland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Espoo leads with 164,421 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. Espoo has 164,421 people per square mile — that's roughly 257 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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