Most Dense in Brittany

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Brittany

1 Rennes 11,708/mi²

2 Lorient 8,609/mi²

3 Brest 7,578/mi²

4 Guingamp 6,836/mi²

5 Saint-Brieuc 6,245/mi²

6 Fougères 5,871/mi²

7 Le Relecq-Kerhuon 4,803/mi²

8 Auray 4,595/mi²

9 Vannes 4,332/mi²

10 Dinard 3,958/mi²

11 Lanester 3,435/mi²

12 Dinan 3,298/mi²

13 Larmor-Plage 3,257/mi²

14 Landerneau 3,154/mi²

15 Hennebont 1,993/mi²

16 Quimper 1,958/mi²

17 Langueux 1,944/mi²

18 Saint-Jacques-de-la-Lande 1,861/mi²

19 Chartres-de-Bretagne 1,842/mi²

20 Morlaix 1,828/mi²

21 Saint-Malo 1,819/mi²

22 Lesneven 1,800/mi²

23 Pontivy 1,747/mi²

24 Chantepie 1,633/mi²

25 Quiberon 1,592/mi²

26 Perros-Guirec 1,474/mi²

27 Saint-Renan 1,407/mi²

28 Gouesnou 1,371/mi²

29 Concarneau 1,349/mi²

30 Ploemeur 1,346/mi²

31 Redon 1,319/mi²

32 Cesson-Sévigné 1,307/mi²

33 Lannion 1,267/mi²

34 Bruz 1,257/mi²

35 Saint-Grégoire 1,206/mi²

36 Landivisiau 1,193/mi²

37 Cancale 1,181/mi²

38 Douarnenez 1,181/mi²

39 Montfort-sur-Meu 1,110/mi²

40 Vitré 1,110/mi²

41 Ploufragan 1,108/mi²

42 Vern-sur-Seiche 1,066/mi²

43 Plouzané 1,025/mi²

44 Plérin 1,023/mi²

45 Quéven 1,008/mi²

46 Quimperlé 1,005/mi²

47 Guilers 1,000/mi²

48 Pont-l'Abbé 966/mi²

49 Paimpol 943/mi²

50 Le Rheu 906/mi²

51 Saint-Avé 885/mi²

52 Saint-Pol-de-Léon 843/mi²

53 Saint-Martin-des-Champs 831/mi²

54 Carhaix-Plouguer 830/mi²

55 Guipavas 807/mi²

56 Fouillard 794/mi²

57 Plougastel-Daoulas 757/mi²

58 Betton 752/mi²

59 Arradon 729/mi²

60 Châteaugiron 691/mi²

61 Fouesnant 690/mi²

62 Dol-de-Bretagne 673/mi²

63 Châteaulin 670/mi²

64 Séné 665/mi²

65 Pacé 598/mi²

66 Ploudalmézeau 586/mi²

67 Mordelles 564/mi²

68 Châtillon-sur-Seiche 551/mi²

69 Acigné 504/mi²

70 Pordic 487/mi²

71 Châteaubourg 486/mi²

72 Ergué-Gabéric 476/mi²

73 Melesse 454/mi²

74 Caudan 440/mi²

75 Guichen 430/mi²

76 Guidel-Plage 417/mi²

77 Plédran 414/mi²

78 Plabennec 390/mi²

79 Moëlan-sur-Mer 383/mi²

80 Ploërmel 377/mi²

81 Janzé 372/mi²

82 Lamballe 354/mi²

83 Plouguerneau 352/mi²

84 Trégunc 347/mi²

85 Loudéac 341/mi²

86 Brech 321/mi²

87 Guer 314/mi²

88 Sarzeau 306/mi²

89 Rosporden 306/mi²

90 Theix 297/mi²

91 Liffré 273/mi²

92 Plonéour-Lanvern 267/mi²

93 Crozon 262/mi²

94 Questembert 249/mi²

95 Bain-de-Bretagne 247/mi²

96 Combourg 219/mi²

97 Plouay 199/mi²

98 Pluvigner 181/mi²

99 Baud 178/mi²

100 Gourin 174/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 11,708 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 11,708 people per square mile — that's roughly 18 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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