Most Dense in Rhône-Alpes

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Rhône-Alpes

1 Lyon 01 49,512/mi²
2 Lyon 03 41,094/mi²
3 Lyon 06 33,825/mi²
4 Lyon 08 33,311/mi²
5 Lyon 04 30,754/mi²
6 Villeurbanne 29,177/mi²
7 Lyon 28,091/mi²
8 Lyon 07 23,491/mi²
9 Lyon 02 22,713/mi²
10 Oullins 22,452/mi²
11 Grenoble 22,306/mi²
12 Lyon 05 19,825/mi²
13 Annemasse 19,598/mi²
14 Lyon 09 19,131/mi²
15 Chamalières 12,011/mi²
16 Vichy 11,113/mi²
17 Vénissieux 11,065/mi²
18 Caluire-et-Cuire 10,818/mi²
19 Bron 10,800/mi²
20 Villefranche-sur-Saône 9,883/mi²
21 Saint-Martin-d'Hères 9,814/mi²
22 Fontaine 9,493/mi²
23 Sathonay-Camp 9,236/mi²
24 Clermont-Ferrand 9,144/mi²
25 Échirolles 9,140/mi²
26 Saint-Fons 8,242/mi²
27 Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon 8,217/mi²
28 Tassin-la-Demi-Lune 7,708/mi²
29 Chambéry 7,403/mi²
30 Gaillard 7,024/mi²
31 Beaumont 6,755/mi²
32 Meythet 6,662/mi²
33 Vaulx-en-Velin 6,560/mi²
34 Ferney-Voltaire 6,537/mi²
35 Pont-de-Chéruy 6,497/mi²
36 Pierre-Bénite 6,078/mi²
37 Thonon-les-Bains 6,059/mi²
38 Eybens 6,031/mi²
39 Moulins 5,785/mi²
40 La Mulatière 5,748/mi²
41 Roanne 5,693/mi²
42 Rillieux-la-Pape 5,615/mi²
43 Saint-Étienne 5,607/mi²
44 Évian-les-Bains 5,583/mi²
45 Écully 5,504/mi²
46 Ville-la-Grand 5,499/mi²
47 Rive-de-Gier 5,386/mi²
48 Le Pont-de-Claix 5,134/mi²
49 Annecy 5,113/mi²
50 Fontaines-sur-Saône 5,092/mi²
51 Bourg-en-Bresse 4,753/mi²
52 Valence 4,549/mi²
53 Décines-Charpieu 4,548/mi²
54 Cluses 4,405/mi²
55 Saint-Priest 4,292/mi²
56 Saint-Genis-Laval 4,251/mi²
57 Firminy 4,233/mi²
58 L'Arbresle 4,209/mi²
59 Guilherand-Granges 4,163/mi²
60 Montluçon 4,154/mi²
61 Craponne 4,147/mi²
62 Meyzieu 4,131/mi²
63 Vétraz-Monthoux 3,982/mi²
64 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois 3,966/mi²
65 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez 3,949/mi²
66 Meylan 3,943/mi²
67 La Tour-du-Pin 3,855/mi²
68 Saint-Genis-Pouilly 3,828/mi²
70 Neuville-sur-Saône 3,702/mi²
71 Francheville 3,675/mi²
72 Saint-Égrève 3,673/mi²
73 Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or 3,642/mi²
74 Barberaz 3,634/mi²
75 Vienne 3,632/mi²
76 Le Coteau 3,622/mi²
77 Villars 3,569/mi²
78 La Ravoire 3,548/mi²
79 Aubière 3,522/mi²
80 Aix-les-Bains 3,384/mi²
81 Jassans-Riottier 3,359/mi²
82 Vernaison 3,340/mi²
83 Villard-Bonnot 3,337/mi²
84 Annecy-le-Vieux 3,256/mi²
85 Givors 3,191/mi²
86 Trévoux 3,188/mi²
87 Tain-l'Hermitage 3,163/mi²
88 Charvieu-Chavagneux 3,158/mi²
89 Brignais 3,126/mi²
90 Mions 3,097/mi²
91 La Verpillière 3,041/mi²
92 La Ricamarie 3,000/mi²
93 Albertville 2,951/mi²
94 La Grand-Croix 2,950/mi²
95 Seynod 2,918/mi²
96 Le Puy-en-Velay 2,861/mi²
97 Cognin 2,811/mi²
98 Villefontaine 2,802/mi²
99 Feyzin 2,770/mi²
100 Cournon-d'Auvergne 2,655/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Rhône-Alpes pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lyon 01 leads with 49,512 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. Lyon 01 has 49,512 people per square mile - that's roughly 77 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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