Most Dense in Bourgogne

Top 70 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Bourgogne

1 Dijon 10,077/mi²
2 Belfort 6,956/mi²
3 Chalon-sur-Saône 6,035/mi²
4 Lons-le-Saunier 5,595/mi²
5 Saint-Leu 5,362/mi²
6 Fontaine-lès-Dijon 5,348/mi²
7 Nevers 4,945/mi²
8 Besançon 4,717/mi²
9 Chenôve 4,658/mi²
10 Vesoul 4,308/mi²
11 Montbéliard 4,254/mi²
12 Audincourt 4,163/mi²
13 Talant 4,138/mi²
14 Mâcon 3,369/mi²
15 Sens 3,204/mi²
16 Valentigney 3,200/mi²
17 Grand-Charmont 2,971/mi²
18 Le Creusot 2,934/mi²
19 Valdoie 2,722/mi²
20 Montceau-les-Mines 2,658/mi²
21 Quetigny 2,580/mi²
22 Beaucourt 2,399/mi²
23 Longvic 2,180/mi²
24 Saint-Apollinaire 1,910/mi²
25 Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur 1,870/mi²
26 Auxerre 1,819/mi²
27 Seloncourt 1,789/mi²
28 Bethoncourt 1,643/mi²
29 Beaune 1,634/mi²
30 Dole 1,609/mi²
31 Saint-Marcel 1,580/mi²
32 Delle 1,466/mi²
33 Morteau 1,276/mi²
34 Migennes 1,265/mi²
35 Charnay-lès-Mâcon 1,212/mi²
36 Pontarlier 1,131/mi²
37 Saint-Rémy 1,128/mi²
38 Marsannay-la-Côte 1,095/mi²
39 Genlis 1,093/mi²
40 Champagnole 1,032/mi²
41 Héricourt 980/mi²
42 Paray-le-Monial 955/mi²
43 Châtenoy-le-Royal 931/mi²
44 Saint-Vit 808/mi²
45 Lure 757/mi²
46 Tournus 750/mi²
47 Avallon 746/mi²
48 Louhans 739/mi²
49 Varennes-Vauzelles 697/mi²
50 Saint-Vallier 696/mi²
51 Gray 686/mi²
52 Nuits-Saint-Georges 661/mi²
53 Gueugnon 593/mi²
54 Luxeuil-les-Bains 590/mi²
55 Autun 555/mi²
56 Chagny 553/mi²
57 Monéteau 551/mi²
58 Digoin 548/mi²
59 Joigny 500/mi²
60 Auxonne 483/mi²
61 Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire 473/mi²
62 Baume-les-Dames 460/mi²
63 Châtillon-sur-Seine 425/mi²
64 Valdahon 414/mi²
65 Blanzy 386/mi²
66 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne 333/mi²
67 Morez 332/mi²
68 Saint-Claude 309/mi²
70 Tonnerre 238/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bourgogne pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dijon leads with 10,077 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. Dijon has 10,077 people per square mile - that's roughly 16 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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