Most Dense in Occitanie

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Occitanie

1 Montpellier 14,128/mi²
2 Toulouse 11,270/mi²
3 Tarbes 7,500/mi²
4 Palavas-les-Flots 6,666/mi²
5 Aucamville 6,290/mi²
6 Ramonville-Saint-Agne 6,088/mi²
7 Castelnau-le-Lez 6,032/mi²
8 Villeneuve-Tolosane 5,635/mi²
9 Rodez 5,551/mi²
10 Jacou 5,246/mi²
11 Colomiers 5,085/mi²
12 Saint-Jean 4,918/mi²
13 Sète 4,849/mi²
14 Perpignan 4,628/mi²
15 Tournefeuille 4,297/mi²
16 Blagnac 4,234/mi²
17 Cugnaux 4,116/mi²
18 Alès 4,094/mi²
19 Saint-Alban 3,984/mi²
20 La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles 3,834/mi²
21 Bompas 3,479/mi²
22 Roques 3,441/mi²
23 Juvignac 3,362/mi²
24 Frouzins 3,215/mi²
25 Albi 3,001/mi²
26 Balma 2,773/mi²
27 L'Union 2,771/mi²
28 Le Crès 2,702/mi²
29 Baillargues 2,636/mi²
30 Cabestany 2,603/mi²
31 Saint-Estève 2,579/mi²
32 Castanet-Tolosan 2,486/mi²
33 Nîmes 2,430/mi²
34 Beauzelle 2,379/mi²
35 Lunel 2,376/mi²
36 Castelginest 2,304/mi²
37 Aureilhan 2,233/mi²
38 Béziers 2,212/mi²
39 Séméac 2,155/mi²
40 Balaruc-les-Bains 2,137/mi²
41 Saint-Orens-de-Gameville 2,121/mi²
43 La Grande-Motte 2,069/mi²
44 Clapiers 2,022/mi²
45 Canohès 1,999/mi²
46 Le Soler 1,986/mi²
47 Pérols 1,971/mi²
48 Frontignan 1,970/mi²
49 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon 1,865/mi²
50 Saint-Juéry 1,844/mi²
51 Carcassonne 1,834/mi²
52 Carmaux 1,805/mi²
53 Prades-le-Lez 1,803/mi²
54 Bruguières 1,777/mi²
55 Launaguet 1,748/mi²
56 Escalquens 1,684/mi²
57 Saint-Jean-de-Védas 1,661/mi²
58 Portet-sur-Garonne 1,565/mi²
59 Pont-Saint-Esprit 1,535/mi²
60 Agde 1,526/mi²
61 Vendargues 1,494/mi²
62 Bagnols-sur-Cèze 1,445/mi²
63 Saint-Cyprien-Plage 1,422/mi²
64 Toulouges 1,353/mi²
65 Foix 1,332/mi²
66 Lattes 1,309/mi²
67 Sommières 1,268/mi²
69 Saint-Gély-du-Fesc 1,267/mi²
70 Prades 1,243/mi²
72 Plaisance-du-Touch 1,220/mi²
73 Montauban 1,206/mi²
74 Saint-Lys 1,203/mi²
75 Lavelanet 1,189/mi²
76 Labarthe-sur-Lèze 1,170/mi²
77 Muret 1,168/mi²
78 Elne 1,157/mi²
79 Eaunes 1,133/mi²
80 Aussillon 1,076/mi²
81 Pignan 1,074/mi²
82 Thuir 1,073/mi²
84 Léguevin 1,054/mi²
85 Les Angles 1,053/mi²
86 Saint-Sulpice-la-Pointe 1,050/mi²
87 Pia 1,048/mi²
88 Castres 1,036/mi²
89 Bouillargues 997/mi²
90 Mèze 948/mi²
91 Fonsorbes 942/mi²
92 Decazeville 937/mi²
94 Saint-Gaudens 934/mi²
95 Pamiers 931/mi²
96 Lourdes 930/mi²
97 Mende 883/mi²
98 Uzès 868/mi²
99 Mauguio 863/mi²
100 Narbonne 862/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Occitanie pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Montpellier leads with 14,128 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. Montpellier has 14,128 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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