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Most Dense in Occitanie

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Occitanie

1 Montpellier 11,305/mi²
2 Toulouse 11,201/mi²
3 Tarbes 8,802/mi²
4 Palavas-les-Flots 6,582/mi²
5 Rodez 6,559/mi²
6 Ramonville-Saint-Agne 5,049/mi²
7 Villeneuve-Tolosane 4,724/mi²
8 Sète 4,357/mi²
9 Perpignan 4,213/mi²
10 Castelnau-le-Lez 4,169/mi²
11 Tournefeuille 4,149/mi²
12 Alès 4,094/mi²
13 Aucamville 4,054/mi²
14 Saint-Jean 3,994/mi²
15 Colomiers 3,901/mi²
16 Jacou 3,872/mi²
17 Blagnac 3,721/mi²
18 Bompas 3,479/mi²
19 Roques 3,441/mi²
20 Saint-Alban 3,280/mi²
21 Albi 3,067/mi²
22 Cugnaux 3,066/mi²
23 Juvignac 3,058/mi²
24 La Salvetat-Saint-Gilles 2,833/mi²
25 L'Union 2,771/mi²
26 Le Crès 2,702/mi²
27 Castanet-Tolosan 2,486/mi²
28 Balma 2,426/mi²
29 Beauzelle 2,379/mi²
30 Lunel 2,376/mi²
31 Nîmes 2,372/mi²
32 Saint-Estève 2,307/mi²
33 Castelginest 2,304/mi²
34 Cabestany 2,264/mi²
35 Aureilhan 2,233/mi²
36 Baillargues 2,212/mi²
37 Saint-Orens-de-Gameville 2,121/mi²
38 Frouzins 2,104/mi²
39 Béziers 2,009/mi²
40 Carcassonne 1,974/mi²
41 Pérols 1,971/mi²
42 Saint-Juéry 1,965/mi²
43 Balaruc-les-Bains 1,912/mi²
44 Villeneuve-lès-Avignon 1,908/mi²
45 Carmaux 1,904/mi²
46 Frontignan 1,816/mi²
47 La Grande-Motte 1,798/mi²
48 Clapiers 1,763/mi²
49 Launaguet 1,748/mi²
51 Escalquens 1,684/mi²
52 Saint-Jean-de-Védas 1,661/mi²
53 Le Soler 1,594/mi²
54 Portet-sur-Garonne 1,567/mi²
55 Bagnols-sur-Cèze 1,445/mi²
56 Saint-Cyprien-Plage 1,422/mi²
57 Pont-Saint-Esprit 1,401/mi²
58 Decazeville 1,356/mi²
59 Toulouges 1,353/mi²
60 Foix 1,322/mi²
61 Lattes 1,309/mi²
62 Saint-Gély-du-Fesc 1,267/mi²
63 Marvejols 1,265/mi²
64 Prades 1,243/mi²
65 Plaisance-du-Touch 1,220/mi²
66 Vendargues 1,203/mi²
67 Lavelanet 1,189/mi²
68 Agde 1,172/mi²
69 Labarthe-sur-Lèze 1,170/mi²
70 Lourdes 1,107/mi²
71 Muret 1,089/mi²
72 Aussillon 1,076/mi²
74 Les Angles 1,053/mi²
75 Mende 1,051/mi²
76 Pia 1,048/mi²
77 Castres 1,036/mi²
78 Thuir 1,033/mi²
79 Montauban 1,005/mi²
80 Pamiers 960/mi²
81 Mauguio 957/mi²
83 Saint-Girons 948/mi²
84 Trèbes 945/mi²
85 Fonsorbes 942/mi²
86 Bouillargues 938/mi²
87 Saint-Gaudens 938/mi²
88 Cahors 934/mi²
89 Marguerittes 920/mi²
90 Lannemezan 899/mi²
91 Auch 875/mi²
92 Limoux 867/mi²
93 Elne 852/mi²
94 Figeac 846/mi²
95 Lodève 840/mi²
96 Grabels 821/mi²
97 Pignan 809/mi²
98 Uzès 799/mi²
99 Rivesaltes 796/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 11,305 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 11,305 people per square mile — that's roughly 18 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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