Most Dense in Centre-Val de Loire

Top 68 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Centre-Val de Loire

1 Orléans 10,967/mi²
2 Tours 10,400/mi²
3 Montargis 8,619/mi²
5 Lucé 6,918/mi²
6 Chartres 5,887/mi²
7 Fleury-les-Aubrais 5,577/mi²
8 Châteauroux 4,357/mi²
9 Dreux 3,366/mi²
10 Pithiviers 3,305/mi²
11 Saint-Jean-de-Braye 3,283/mi²
12 Blois 3,266/mi²
13 La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin 3,184/mi²
14 Joué-lès-Tours 3,071/mi²
15 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps 3,027/mi²
16 Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire 3,026/mi²
17 Saint-Avertin 2,930/mi²
18 Château-Renault 2,895/mi²
19 Luisant 2,820/mi²
20 Olivet 2,704/mi²
21 Châlette-sur-Loing 2,500/mi²
22 Bourges 2,419/mi²
23 Saint-Jean-le-Blanc 2,308/mi²
24 Épernon 2,295/mi²
25 Saran 2,132/mi²
26 Mainvilliers 1,928/mi²
28 Vendôme 1,709/mi²
29 Chambray-lès-Tours 1,698/mi²
30 Chécy 1,521/mi²
31 Vernouillet 1,490/mi²
32 Saint-Amand-Montrond 1,271/mi²
33 Beaugency 1,264/mi²
34 Ingré 1,252/mi²
35 Villemandeur 1,201/mi²
36 Montlouis-sur-Loire 1,196/mi²
37 Châteaudun 1,166/mi²
38 Saint-Doulchard 1,102/mi²
39 Romorantin-Lanthenay 1,089/mi²
40 Saint-Denis-en-Val 1,086/mi²
41 Fondettes 891/mi²
42 Vierzon 872/mi²
43 Meung-sur-Loire 849/mi²
44 Ballan-Miré 839/mi²
45 Amboise 824/mi²
46 Issoudun 790/mi²
47 Nogent-le-Rotrou 730/mi²
48 Amilly 713/mi²
49 Mehun-sur-Yèvre 676/mi²
50 Veigné 669/mi²
51 Vineuil 668/mi²
52 Monts 628/mi²
53 Déols 620/mi²
55 Loches 597/mi²
56 La Riche 554/mi²
58 Chinon 533/mi²
59 Gien 514/mi²
60 Mer 504/mi²
61 Bléré 450/mi²
62 Le Poinçonnet 337/mi²
63 Luynes 296/mi²
64 Le Blanc 253/mi²
65 Aubigny-sur-Nère 250/mi²
66 Sully-sur-Loire 250/mi²
67 La Ferté-Saint-Aubin 219/mi²
68 Malesherbes 155/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Centre-Val de Loire pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Orléans leads with 10,967 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. Orléans has 10,967 people per square mile - that's roughly 17 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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