Most Dense in Centre-Val de Loire

Top 71 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Centre-Val de Loire

1 Orléans 10,966/mi²

2 Tours 10,577/mi²

3 Montargis 10,149/mi²

4 Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle 7,425/mi²

5 Lucé 6,918/mi²

6 Chartres 6,734/mi²

7 Châteauroux 5,406/mi²

8 Fleury-les-Aubrais 5,393/mi²

9 Blois 3,711/mi²

10 Pithiviers 3,604/mi²

11 Dreux 3,315/mi²

12 Saint-Avertin 3,126/mi²

13 Saint-Pierre-des-Corps 3,027/mi²

14 Saint-Cyr-sur-Loire 3,026/mi²

15 Joué-lès-Tours 2,995/mi²

16 Château-Renault 2,895/mi²

17 Luisant 2,820/mi²

18 Saint-Jean-de-Braye 2,819/mi²

19 Châlette-sur-Loing 2,814/mi²

20 La Chapelle-Saint-Mesmin 2,755/mi²

21 Olivet 2,704/mi²

22 Bourges 2,562/mi²

23 Saint-Jean-le-Blanc 2,308/mi²

24 Saran 2,132/mi²

25 Épernon 2,115/mi²

26 Vendôme 2,085/mi²

27 Mainvilliers 1,928/mi²

28 Saint-Pryvé-Saint-Mesmin 1,574/mi²

29 Saint-Amand-Montrond 1,537/mi²

30 Vernouillet 1,490/mi²

31 Chambray-lès-Tours 1,457/mi²

32 Châteaudun 1,455/mi²

33 Chécy 1,282/mi²

34 Beaugency 1,206/mi²

35 Villemandeur 1,201/mi²

36 Saint-Doulchard 1,102/mi²

37 Romorantin-Lanthenay 1,089/mi²

38 Saint-Denis-en-Val 1,086/mi²

39 Montlouis-sur-Loire 1,069/mi²

40 Vierzon 1,039/mi²

41 Nogent-le-Rotrou 1,031/mi²

42 Issoudun 1,018/mi²

43 Ingré 995/mi²

44 Meung-sur-Loire 847/mi²

45 Amboise 808/mi²

46 Fondettes 788/mi²

47 Mehun-sur-Yèvre 769/mi²

48 Ballan-Miré 733/mi²

49 Amilly 713/mi²

50 Déols 705/mi²

51 Loches 683/mi²

52 Saint-Florent-sur-Cher 671/mi²

53 Vineuil 668/mi²

54 Monts 628/mi²

55 Gien 609/mi²

56 Saint-Germain-du-Puy 606/mi²

57 Veigné 563/mi²

58 La Riche 554/mi²

59 Chinon 533/mi²

60 Mer 504/mi²

61 Châteauneuf-sur-Loire 482/mi²

62 Argenton-sur-Creuse 471/mi²

63 Briare 368/mi²

64 Sully-sur-Loire 306/mi²

65 Luynes 296/mi²

66 Le Poinçonnet 295/mi²

67 Le Blanc 253/mi²

68 Aubigny-sur-Nère 250/mi²

69 La Ferté-Saint-Aubin 216/mi²

70 Malesherbes 155/mi²

71 Salbris 141/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 10,966 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 10,966 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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