Most Dense in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Brittany

1 Rennes 11,865/mi²
2 Lorient 8,641/mi²
3 Brest 7,445/mi²
4 Guingamp 5,387/mi²
5 Auray 5,321/mi²
6 Saint-Brieuc 5,250/mi²
7 Fougères 5,027/mi²
8 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 4,797/mi²
9 Vannes 4,332/mi²
10 Dinard 3,555/mi²
11 Lanester 3,281/mi²
12 Landerneau 3,215/mi²
14 Larmor-Plage 2,996/mi²
15 Dinan 2,966/mi²
16 Pluneret 2,345/mi²
17 Chartres-de-Bretagne 2,313/mi²
18 Chantepie 2,305/mi²
19 Langueux 2,262/mi²
20 Hennebont 2,219/mi²
21 Vezin-le-Coquet 2,136/mi²
22 Quimper 1,974/mi²
23 Lesneven 1,906/mi²
24 Saint-Malo 1,819/mi²
25 Bruz 1,703/mi²
26 Saint-Renan 1,669/mi²
27 Morlaix 1,586/mi²
28 Pontivy 1,527/mi²
29 Cesson-Sévigné 1,512/mi²
30 Saint-Grégoire 1,491/mi²
31 Gouesnou 1,395/mi²
32 Le Rheu 1,350/mi²
33 Perros-Guirec 1,341/mi²
34 Redon 1,319/mi²
35 Concarneau 1,314/mi²
36 Landivisiau 1,286/mi²
37 Montfort-sur-Meu 1,259/mi²
38 Saint-Avé 1,238/mi²
39 Ploemeur 1,230/mi²
40 Pont-l'Abbé 1,207/mi²
41 Lannion 1,199/mi²
42 Châteaugiron 1,194/mi²
43 Douarnenez 1,181/mi²
44 Cancale 1,165/mi²
45 Guilers 1,128/mi²
46 Vitré 1,110/mi²
47 Ploufragan 1,101/mi²
48 Riantec 1,080/mi²
49 Vern-sur-Seiche 1,078/mi²
50 Plérin 1,065/mi²
51 Plouzané 1,060/mi²
52 Quimperlé 1,018/mi²
53 Quéven 973/mi²
54 Guipavas 912/mi²
55 Orgères 908/mi²
56 Ploeren 861/mi²
57 Fouesnant 825/mi²
58 Arradon 817/mi²
59 Paimpol 805/mi²
60 La Mézière 803/mi²
61 Fouillard 794/mi²
62 Saint-Pol-de-Léon 767/mi²
63 Yffiniac 754/mi²
64 Betton 752/mi²
65 Carhaix-Plouguer 743/mi²
66 Plougastel-Daoulas 743/mi²
67 Ploudalmézeau 729/mi²
68 Mordelles 689/mi²
69 Châteaubourg 682/mi²
70 Dol-de-Bretagne 673/mi²
71 Séné 665/mi²
72 Châteaulin 633/mi²
73 Lannilis 629/mi²
74 Pleurtuit 625/mi²
75 Melesse 603/mi²
76 Acigné 603/mi²
77 Pacé 598/mi²
78 Gévezé 570/mi²
79 Pordic 569/mi²
80 Guichen 567/mi²
81 Ergué-Gabéric 559/mi²
82 Châtillon-sur-Seiche 551/mi²
83 Janzé 543/mi²
84 Noyal-sur-Vilaine 529/mi²
85 Plédran 517/mi²
86 Bréal-sous-Montfort 489/mi²
87 Kervignac 472/mi²
88 Ploërmel 455/mi²
89 Brech 447/mi²
90 Plabennec 446/mi²
91 Caudan 438/mi²
92 Ploumagoar 437/mi²
93 Laillé 422/mi²
94 Guidel-Plage 417/mi²
95 Plouguerneau 404/mi²
96 Montauban-de-Bretagne 398/mi²
97 Sarzeau 396/mi²
98 Theix 382/mi²
99 Moëlan-sur-Mer 370/mi²
100 Trégunc 366/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Brittany pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Rennes leads with 11,865 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. Rennes has 11,865 people per square mile - that's roughly 19 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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