Most Dense in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Nouvelle-Aquitaine

1 Talence 14,391/mi²
2 Bordeaux 14,060/mi²
3 Cenon 12,598/mi²
4 Le Bouscat 12,295/mi²
5 Lormont 9,074/mi²
6 Bègles 8,268/mi²
7 Billère 8,173/mi²
8 Périgueux 7,666/mi²
9 La Rochelle 7,272/mi²
10 Pau 6,610/mi²
11 Bayonne 6,488/mi²
12 Agen 6,159/mi²
13 Hendaye 5,896/mi²
14 Biarritz 5,824/mi²
15 Poitiers 5,530/mi²
16 Eysines 5,350/mi²
17 Villenave-d'Ornon 5,182/mi²
18 Angoulême 4,965/mi²
19 Pessac 4,492/mi²
20 Floirac 4,459/mi²
21 Gradignan 4,426/mi²
22 Limoges 4,313/mi²
23 Arcachon 4,220/mi²
24 Anglet 4,161/mi²
25 Boucau 3,986/mi²
26 Bruges 3,647/mi²
27 Mérignac 3,351/mi²
28 Libourne 3,141/mi²
29 Cognac 3,099/mi²
30 Lons 3,058/mi²
31 Carbon-Blanc 2,840/mi²
32 Rochefort 2,770/mi²
33 Châtelaillon-Plage 2,619/mi²
34 Royan 2,607/mi²
35 Brive-la-Gaillarde 2,510/mi²
36 Artigues-près-Bordeaux 2,393/mi²
37 Dax 2,375/mi²
38 Mourenx 2,325/mi²
39 Parthenay 2,310/mi²
40 Niort 2,273/mi²
41 Puilboreau 2,225/mi²
42 Mont-de-Marsan 2,219/mi²
43 Aytré 2,065/mi²
44 Soyaux 2,046/mi²
45 Blaye 2,043/mi²
46 Gond-Pontouvre 2,035/mi²
47 Lagord 2,025/mi²
48 Saint-Jean-de-Luz 2,019/mi²
49 Bassens 1,894/mi²
50 Le Taillan-Médoc 1,893/mi²
51 Ambarès-et-Lagrave 1,846/mi²
52 Le Haillan 1,843/mi²
53 Idron 1,780/mi²
54 Andernos-les-Bains 1,644/mi²
55 Bidart 1,639/mi²
56 Châtellerault 1,546/mi²
57 Tulle 1,519/mi²
58 Panazol 1,465/mi²
59 Saintes 1,442/mi²
60 Saint-Benoît 1,407/mi²
61 Nieul-sur-Mer 1,374/mi²
62 Ciboure 1,371/mi²
64 Buxerolles 1,324/mi²
65 Guéret 1,280/mi²
66 Tarnos 1,278/mi²
67 Bergerac 1,252/mi²
68 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne 1,248/mi²
69 Canéjan 1,243/mi²
70 Ruelle-sur-Touvre 1,233/mi²
71 Tresses 1,178/mi²
72 Blanquefort 1,135/mi²
73 Le Palais-sur-Vienne 1,097/mi²
74 Saujon 1,066/mi²
75 Gujan-Mestras 1,063/mi²
76 Izon 1,059/mi²
77 Saint-Loubès 1,036/mi²
78 Isle 1,026/mi²
79 Langon 1,020/mi²
81 Marmande 996/mi²
82 Jurançon 971/mi²
83 Cadaujac 945/mi²
84 Coulounieix-Chamiers 935/mi²
85 Le Passage 929/mi²
86 Lescar 924/mi²
87 Boé 918/mi²
88 Dompierre-sur-Mer 892/mi²
89 Périgny 890/mi²
90 Condat-sur-Vienne 885/mi²
91 Parempuyre 874/mi²
92 Couzeix 860/mi²
93 Neuville-de-Poitou 837/mi²
94 Trélissac 835/mi²
95 Bon-Encontre 822/mi²
96 Saint-Pierre-du-Mont 798/mi²
97 Capbreton 795/mi²
98 Martignas-sur-Jalle 791/mi²
99 Cambo-les-Bains 779/mi²
100 Ludon-Médoc 773/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nouvelle-Aquitaine pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Talence leads with 14,391 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. Talence has 14,391 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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