Most Dense in Normandy

Top 85 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Normandy

1 Rouen 14,101/mi²

2 Le Petit-Quevilly 13,507/mi²

3 Caen 11,152/mi²

4 Sotteville-lès-Rouen 10,669/mi²

5 Le Havre 10,258/mi²

6 Cherbourg 9,983/mi²

7 Sainte-Adresse 9,552/mi²

8 Bihorel 8,855/mi²

9 Maromme 8,008/mi²

10 Dieppe 7,917/mi²

11 Mont-Saint-Aignan 7,517/mi²

12 Alençon 7,472/mi²

13 Déville-lès-Rouen 7,225/mi²

14 Caudebec-lès-Elbeuf 6,199/mi²

15 Le Grand-Quevilly 6,182/mi²

16 Octeville 5,969/mi²

17 Hérouville-Saint-Clair 5,902/mi²

18 Bayeux 5,826/mi²

19 Évreux 5,655/mi²

20 Avranches 5,342/mi²

21 Harfleur 5,083/mi²

22 Lisieux 4,846/mi²

23 Darnétal 4,771/mi²

24 Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray 4,107/mi²

25 Bois-Guillaume 4,009/mi²

26 Yvetot 3,900/mi²

27 Équeurdreville-Hainneville 3,811/mi²

28 Fécamp 3,781/mi²

29 Saint-Pierre-lès-Elbeuf 3,497/mi²

30 Le Mesnil-Esnard 3,255/mi²

31 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf 3,120/mi²

32 Bolbec 2,777/mi²

33 Tourlaville 2,752/mi²

34 Elbeuf 2,735/mi²

35 Pont-Audemer 2,678/mi²

36 Querqueville 2,637/mi²

37 Argentan 2,597/mi²

38 Mondeville 2,597/mi²

39 Barentin 2,489/mi²

40 Cléon 2,466/mi²

41 Saint-Lô 2,427/mi²

42 Dives-sur-Mer 2,372/mi²

43 Colombelles 2,353/mi²

44 Canteleu 2,315/mi²

45 Ifs 2,279/mi²

46 Montivilliers 2,267/mi²

47 Coutances 1,999/mi²

48 Agneaux 1,999/mi²

49 Gisors 1,920/mi²

50 Petit-Couronne 1,745/mi²

51 Gaillon 1,735/mi²

52 Lillebonne 1,731/mi²

53 Ouistreham 1,682/mi²

54 Vire 1,680/mi²

55 Louviers 1,677/mi²

56 Le Tréport 1,675/mi²

57 Gournay-en-Bray 1,604/mi²

58 Falaise 1,595/mi²

59 Honfleur 1,543/mi²

60 Notre-Dame-de-Bondeville 1,542/mi²

61 Trouville-sur-Mer 1,431/mi²

62 Saint-Marcel 1,381/mi²

63 Vernon 1,378/mi²

64 Oissel-sur-Seine 1,341/mi²

65 Condé-sur-Noireau 1,315/mi²

66 Valognes 1,306/mi²

67 Neufchâtel-en-Bray 1,271/mi²

68 Saint-Valery-en-Caux 1,242/mi²

69 Notre-Dame-de-Gravenchon 1,221/mi²

70 Flers 1,170/mi²

71 Douvres-la-Délivrande 1,154/mi²

72 Carentan 1,149/mi²

73 Grand-Couronne 1,092/mi²

74 Malaunay 1,023/mi²

75 Pavilly 853/mi²

76 Le Trait 815/mi²

77 Eu 812/mi²

78 Val-de-Reuil 781/mi²

79 Bernay 746/mi²

80 La Glacerie 709/mi²

81 La Ferté-Macé 706/mi²

82 Les Andelys 616/mi²

83 Pacy-sur-Eure 611/mi²

84 Verneuil-sur-Avre 586/mi²

85 Granville 256/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 14,101 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 14,101 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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