Most Dense in Normandy

Top 81 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Normandy

1 Rouen 14,262/mi²
2 Le Petit-Quevilly 13,219/mi²
3 Caen 11,028/mi²
4 Sotteville-lès-Rouen 10,106/mi²
5 Cherbourg 9,983/mi²
6 Le Havre 9,194/mi²
7 Bihorel 8,573/mi²
8 Sainte-Adresse 8,051/mi²
9 Maromme 8,008/mi²
10 Déville-lès-Rouen 7,225/mi²
11 Mont-Saint-Aignan 6,568/mi²
12 Dieppe 6,318/mi²
13 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf 6,199/mi²
14 Alençon 6,187/mi²
15 Le Grand-Quevilly 6,011/mi²
16 Octeville 5,969/mi²
17 Avranches 5,829/mi²
18 Hérouville-Saint-Clair 5,711/mi²
19 Harfleur 5,085/mi²
20 Darnétal 5,035/mi²
21 Évreux 4,830/mi²
22 Bayeux 4,620/mi²
23 Bois-Guillaume 4,251/mi²
25 Le Mesnil-Esnard 4,172/mi²
26 Cormelles-le-Royal 4,013/mi²
27 Yvetot 3,972/mi²
28 Lisieux 3,890/mi²
29 Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf 3,376/mi²
31 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf 3,120/mi²
32 Fécamp 2,975/mi²
33 Colombelles 2,624/mi²
34 Mondeville 2,597/mi²
35 Barentin 2,489/mi²
36 Elbeuf 2,456/mi²
37 Bolbec 2,450/mi²
38 Tourlaville 2,416/mi²
39 Querqueville 2,371/mi²
40 Pont-Audemer 2,339/mi²
41 Ifs 2,279/mi²
42 Fleury-sur-Orne 2,276/mi²
43 Saint-Lô 2,176/mi²
44 Canteleu 2,118/mi²
45 Montivilliers 2,100/mi²
46 Dives-sur-Mer 2,057/mi²
47 Gisors 1,927/mi²
48 Argentan 1,927/mi²
49 Petit-Couronne 1,745/mi²
50 Coutances 1,723/mi²
51 Gaillon 1,717/mi²
52 Ouistreham 1,682/mi²
53 Louviers 1,677/mi²
54 Falaise 1,595/mi²
55 Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville 1,542/mi²
56 Lillebonne 1,509/mi²
57 Oissel-sur-Seine 1,437/mi²
58 Trouville-sur-Mer 1,431/mi²
59 Gournay-en-Bray 1,424/mi²
60 Vernon 1,378/mi²
61 Honfleur 1,258/mi²
62 Vire 1,238/mi²
63 Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon 1,208/mi²
64 Flers 1,170/mi²
65 Valognes 1,156/mi²
66 Douvres-la-Délivrande 1,154/mi²
67 Grand-Couronne 1,092/mi²
68 Malaunay 1,023/mi²
69 Carentan 967/mi²
70 Pavilly 853/mi²
71 La Glacerie 841/mi²
72 Eu 812/mi²
73 Val-de-Reuil 781/mi²
74 Bernay 746/mi²
75 Pacy-sur-Eure 591/mi²
76 La Ferté-Macé 557/mi²
77 Verneuil-sur-Avre 535/mi²
78 Les Andelys 492/mi²
80 Granville 256/mi²
81 Saint-James 150/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Normandy pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Rouen leads with 14,262 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. Rouen has 14,262 people per square mile - that's roughly 22 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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