Most Dense in Hauts-de-France

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Hauts-de-France

1 Roubaix 19,473/mi²

2 Lille 17,747/mi²

3 La Madeleine 17,591/mi²

4 Tourcoing 16,922/mi²

5 Lambersart 12,022/mi²

6 Saint-Pol-sur-Mer 11,937/mi²

7 Armentières 11,011/mi²

8 Lys-lez-Lannoy 10,955/mi²

9 Boulogne-sur-Mer 10,832/mi²

10 Arras 10,479/mi²

11 Anzin 10,243/mi²

12 Faches-Thumesnil 9,080/mi²

13 Ronchin 8,771/mi²

14 Lens 8,466/mi²

15 Valenciennes 8,393/mi²

16 Lomme 8,326/mi²

17 Wattrelos 8,252/mi²

18 Mouvaux 8,252/mi²

19 Billy-Montigny 8,127/mi²

20 Croix 7,882/mi²

21 Haubourdin 7,656/mi²

22 Amiens 7,491/mi²

23 Le Portel 7,450/mi²

24 Wasquehal 7,291/mi²

25 Sallaumines 7,236/mi²

26 Coudekerque-Branche 7,139/mi²

27 Douai 7,137/mi²

28 Marcq-en-Barœul 7,127/mi²

29 Liévin 6,943/mi²

30 Béthune 6,908/mi²

31 Nogent-sur-Oise 6,837/mi²

32 Creil 6,722/mi²

33 Montigny-en-Gohelle 6,572/mi²

34 Soissons 6,534/mi²

35 Wattignies 6,052/mi²

36 Villeneuve-d'Ascq 5,887/mi²

37 Marquette-lez-Lille 5,762/mi²

38 Calais 5,757/mi²

39 Loos 5,712/mi²

40 Outreau 5,569/mi²

41 Saint-André-lez-Lille 5,466/mi²

42 Cambrai 5,198/mi²

43 Noyelles-sous-Lens 5,185/mi²

44 Grand-Fort-Philippe 5,114/mi²

45 Saint-Quentin 4,960/mi²

46 Pérenchies 4,791/mi²

47 Leers 4,723/mi²

48 Denain 4,675/mi²

49 Clermont 4,652/mi²

50 Maubeuge 4,627/mi²

51 Grenay 4,539/mi²

52 Bruay-sur-l'Escaut 4,514/mi²

53 La Bassée 4,399/mi²

54 Oignies 4,295/mi²

55 Hem 4,282/mi²

56 Longuenesse 4,271/mi²

57 Dunkerque 4,206/mi²

58 Fouquières-lès-Lens 4,171/mi²

59 Halluin 4,159/mi²

60 Sin-le-Noble 3,974/mi²

61 Neuville-en-Ferrain 3,945/mi²

62 Longueau 3,924/mi²

63 Bruay-la-Buissière 3,879/mi²

64 Saint-Nicolas 3,712/mi²

65 Rouvroy 3,693/mi²

66 Liancourt 3,693/mi²

67 Avion 3,672/mi²

68 Bully-les-Mines 3,662/mi²

69 Auchel 3,614/mi²

70 Waziers 3,605/mi²

71 Nœux-les-Mines 3,510/mi²

72 Wingles 3,498/mi²

73 Aniche 3,486/mi²

74 Calonne-Ricouart 3,426/mi²

75 Quiévrechain 3,407/mi²

76 Libercourt 3,311/mi²

77 Thourotte 3,302/mi²

78 Hautmont 3,279/mi²

79 Roncq 3,273/mi²

80 Villers-Saint-Paul 3,272/mi²

81 Harnes 3,270/mi²

82 Barlin 3,236/mi²

83 Cappelle-la-Grande 3,227/mi²

84 Hénin-Beaumont 3,171/mi²

85 Méricourt 3,164/mi²

86 Berck-Plage 3,110/mi²

87 Beauvais 3,104/mi²

88 Courrières 3,102/mi²

89 Berck 3,097/mi²

90 Bauvin 3,083/mi²

91 Annoeullin 3,025/mi²

92 Marly 2,950/mi²

93 Marles-les-Mines 2,910/mi²

94 Douchy-les-Mines 2,900/mi²

95 Achicourt 2,888/mi²

96 Saint-Omer 2,883/mi²

97 Auby 2,850/mi²

98 Grande-Synthe 2,804/mi²

99 Jeumont 2,783/mi²

100 Caudry 2,772/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Hauts-de-France pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Roubaix leads with 19,473 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. Roubaix has 19,473 people per square mile — that's roughly 30 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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