Most Dense in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Nouvelle-Aquitaine

1 Bordeaux 13,921/mi²

2 Talence 13,223/mi²

3 Le Bouscat 11,878/mi²

4 Cenon 10,513/mi²

5 Périgueux 9,174/mi²

6 Billère 8,474/mi²

7 Lormont 7,970/mi²

8 Biarritz 7,375/mi²

9 La Rochelle 6,995/mi²

10 Pau 6,795/mi²

11 Agen 6,159/mi²

12 Bègles 6,105/mi²

13 Angoulême 5,861/mi²

14 Bayonne 5,304/mi²

15 Poitiers 5,287/mi²

16 Hendaye 4,695/mi²

17 Limoges 4,686/mi²

18 Eysines 4,611/mi²

19 Floirac 4,459/mi²

20 Arcachon 4,220/mi²

21 Gradignan 4,004/mi²

22 Anglet 3,909/mi²

23 Pessac 3,866/mi²

24 Villenave-d'Ornon 3,696/mi²

25 Cognac 3,490/mi²

26 Rochefort 3,474/mi²

27 Mérignac 3,351/mi²

28 Boucau 3,348/mi²

29 Mourenx 3,310/mi²

30 Lons 3,117/mi²

31 Libourne 3,041/mi²

32 Bizanos 2,956/mi²

33 Brive-la-Gaillarde 2,850/mi²

34 Carbon-Blanc 2,840/mi²

35 Parthenay 2,642/mi²

36 Royan 2,553/mi²

37 Mont-de-Marsan 2,542/mi²

38 Artigues-près-Bordeaux 2,393/mi²

39 Châtelaillon-Plage 2,385/mi²

40 Dax 2,375/mi²

41 Bruges 2,304/mi²

42 Soyaux 2,276/mi²

43 Gond-Pontouvre 2,159/mi²

44 Blaye 2,128/mi²

45 Niort 2,076/mi²

46 Lagord 2,025/mi²

47 Saint-Jean-de-Luz 1,972/mi²

48 Bassens 1,894/mi²

49 Châtellerault 1,856/mi²

50 Aytré 1,766/mi²

51 Saintes 1,678/mi²

52 Guéret 1,567/mi²

53 Tulle 1,519/mi²

54 Le Taillan-Médoc 1,454/mi²

55 Saint-Benoît 1,450/mi²

56 Le Haillan 1,437/mi²

57 Nieul-sur-Mer 1,432/mi²

58 Ciboure 1,371/mi²

59 Ambarès-et-Lagrave 1,355/mi²

60 Saint-Georges-de-Didonne 1,325/mi²

61 Andernos-les-Bains 1,324/mi²

62 Buxerolles 1,324/mi²

63 Bergerac 1,307/mi²

64 Panazol 1,299/mi²

65 Ruelle-sur-Touvre 1,264/mi²

66 Saint-Yrieix-sur-Charente 1,207/mi²

67 Canéjan 1,191/mi²

68 Tarnos 1,139/mi²

69 Blanquefort 1,135/mi²

70 Le Palais-sur-Vienne 1,097/mi²

71 Marmande 1,096/mi²

72 Coulounieix-Chamiers 1,086/mi²

73 Bidart 1,071/mi²

74 Isle 1,038/mi²

75 Langon 1,020/mi²

76 Jurançon 971/mi²

77 Lescar 949/mi²

78 Le Passage 929/mi²

79 Gujan-Mestras 920/mi²

80 Saint-Médard-en-Jalles 903/mi²

81 Périgny 890/mi²

82 Parempuyre 874/mi²

83 Saujon 831/mi²

84 Villeneuve-sur-Lot 824/mi²

85 Saint-Pierre-du-Mont 798/mi²

86 Capbreton 795/mi²

87 Saint-Loubès 793/mi²

88 Trélissac 778/mi²

89 Bon-Encontre 765/mi²

90 Dompierre-sur-Mer 748/mi²

91 Saint-Jean-d'Angély 738/mi²

92 Malemort-sur-Corrèze 737/mi²

93 Tonneins 731/mi²

94 La Couronne 672/mi²

95 Orthez 670/mi²

96 Martignas-sur-Jalle 668/mi²

97 Fumel 665/mi²

98 Saint-Vincent-de-Tyrosse 660/mi²

99 Pauillac 660/mi²

100 Coutras 591/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. Bordeaux leads with 13,921 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. Bordeaux has 13,921 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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