Most Dense in Bourgogne

Top 76 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Bourgogne

1 Dijon 9,959/mi²

2 Belfort 8,267/mi²

3 Lons-le-Saunier 6,962/mi²

4 Nevers 6,575/mi²

5 Chalon-sur-Saône 6,035/mi²

6 Vesoul 5,683/mi²

7 Saint-Leu 5,362/mi²

8 Fontaine-lès-Dijon 5,338/mi²

9 Besançon 5,113/mi²

10 Montbéliard 4,977/mi²

11 Chenôve 4,658/mi²

12 Audincourt 4,609/mi²

13 Talant 4,138/mi²

14 Le Creusot 3,661/mi²

15 Mâcon 3,399/mi²

16 Sens 3,392/mi²

17 Valentigney 3,200/mi²

18 Montceau-les-Mines 3,150/mi²

19 Grand-Charmont 2,971/mi²

20 Valdoie 2,722/mi²

21 Quetigny 2,580/mi²

22 Beaucourt 2,399/mi²

23 Longvic 2,335/mi²

24 Bethoncourt 2,224/mi²

25 Auxerre 2,152/mi²

26 Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur 1,870/mi²

27 Montchanin 1,858/mi²

28 Seloncourt 1,789/mi²

29 Dole 1,746/mi²

30 Beaune 1,634/mi²

31 Delle 1,466/mi²

32 Saint-Apollinaire 1,319/mi²

33 Pontarlier 1,272/mi²

34 Migennes 1,265/mi²

35 Charnay-lès-Mâcon 1,212/mi²

36 Champagnole 1,186/mi²

37 Genlis 1,170/mi²

38 Morteau 1,164/mi²

39 Saint-Rémy 1,128/mi²

40 Marsannay-la-Côte 1,045/mi²

41 Paray-le-Monial 1,011/mi²

42 Héricourt 980/mi²

43 Gray 947/mi²

44 Châtenoy-le-Royal 931/mi²

45 Mandeure 927/mi²

46 La Charité-sur-Loire 897/mi²

47 Luxeuil-les-Bains 814/mi²

48 Varennes-Vauzelles 798/mi²

49 Saint-Vallier 791/mi²

50 Gueugnon 771/mi²

51 Autun 770/mi²

52 Lure 757/mi²

53 Tournus 750/mi²

54 Avallon 746/mi²

55 Louhans 742/mi²

56 Semur-en-Auxois 693/mi²

57 Nuits-Saint-Georges 669/mi²

58 Digoin 667/mi²

59 Joigny 640/mi²

60 Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire 564/mi²

61 Chagny 553/mi²

62 Monéteau 551/mi²

63 Saint-Florentin 543/mi²

64 Châtillon-sur-Seine 542/mi²

65 Auxonne 507/mi²

66 Blanzy 474/mi²

67 Baume-les-Dames 460/mi²

68 Saint-Claude 458/mi²

69 Valdahon 414/mi²

70 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne 364/mi²

71 Decize 355/mi²

72 Morez 332/mi²

73 Montbard 321/mi²

74 Valfin-lès-Saint-Claude 266/mi²

75 Bourbon-Lancy 255/mi²

76 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 9,959 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 9,959 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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