Most Dense in Rhône-Alpes

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Rhône-Alpes

1 Lyon 01 51,105/mi²

2 Lyon 03 41,929/mi²

3 Lyon 06 36,207/mi²

4 Lyon 08 33,393/mi²

5 Lyon 04 31,915/mi²

6 Lyon 28,180/mi²

7 Lyon 02 23,714/mi²

8 Villeurbanne 23,430/mi²

9 Grenoble 22,650/mi²

10 Lyon 07 21,961/mi²

11 Lyon 05 20,607/mi²

12 Lyon 09 18,565/mi²

13 Oullins 15,054/mi²

14 Annemasse 14,727/mi²

15 Chamalières 12,011/mi²

16 Vichy 11,955/mi²

17 Caluire-et-Cuire 10,611/mi²

18 Saint-Martin-d'Hères 9,814/mi²

19 Vénissieux 9,727/mi²

20 Bron 9,504/mi²

21 Fontaine 9,493/mi²

22 Clermont-Ferrand 9,144/mi²

23 Échirolles 9,140/mi²

24 Villefranche-sur-Saône 9,015/mi²

25 Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon 8,293/mi²

26 Chambéry 7,610/mi²

27 Gaillard 7,024/mi²

28 Moulins 6,956/mi²

29 Saint-Fons 6,860/mi²

30 Meythet 6,830/mi²

31 Beaumont 6,755/mi²

32 Roanne 6,405/mi²

33 Écully 5,962/mi²

34 Eybens 5,859/mi²

35 Pierre-Bénite 5,764/mi²

36 La Mulatière 5,748/mi²

37 Saint-Étienne 5,709/mi²

38 Montluçon 5,634/mi²

39 Tassin-la-Demi-Lune 5,621/mi²

40 Rive-de-Gier 5,248/mi²

41 Le Pont-de-Claix 5,134/mi²

42 Fontaines-sur-Saône 5,092/mi²

43 Thonon-les-Bains 5,061/mi²

44 Rillieux-la-Pape 5,023/mi²

45 Évian-les-Bains 4,944/mi²

46 Cluses 4,898/mi²

47 Bourg-en-Bresse 4,753/mi²

48 Vaulx-en-Velin 4,634/mi²

49 Valence 4,507/mi²

50 Firminy 4,442/mi²

51 Meylan 4,258/mi²

52 L'Arbresle 4,209/mi²

53 Saint-Genis-Laval 4,185/mi²

54 Ferney-Voltaire 4,185/mi²

55 Guilherand-Granges 4,163/mi²

56 Craponne 4,147/mi²

57 Ville-la-Grand 4,065/mi²

58 Le Coteau 4,006/mi²

59 Saint-Priest-en-Jarez 3,949/mi²

60 La Tour-du-Pin 3,855/mi²

61 Décines-Charpieu 3,756/mi²

62 Aubière 3,722/mi²

63 Vienne 3,691/mi²

64 Francheville 3,675/mi²

65 Saint-Égrève 3,673/mi²

66 Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or 3,642/mi²

67 Saint-Priest 3,630/mi²

68 Villars 3,569/mi²

69 Neuville-sur-Saône 3,532/mi²

70 Le Puy-en-Velay 3,506/mi²

71 Saint-Genis-les-Ollières 3,492/mi²

72 Barberaz 3,465/mi²

73 Aix-les-Bains 3,384/mi²

74 Villard-Bonnot 3,289/mi²

75 Annecy-le-Vieux 3,276/mi²

76 Meyzieu 3,258/mi²

77 Tain-l'Hermitage 3,167/mi²

78 Trévoux 3,162/mi²

79 Jassans-Riottier 3,139/mi²

80 Aurillac 3,128/mi²

81 Brignais 3,107/mi²

82 La Ricamarie 2,984/mi²

83 La Grand-Croix 2,950/mi²

84 La Tronche 2,873/mi²

85 Villefontaine 2,846/mi²

86 Albertville 2,823/mi²

87 Cognin 2,811/mi²

88 Givors 2,716/mi²

89 Cournon-d'Auvergne 2,655/mi²

90 Seyssinet-Pariset 2,626/mi²

91 Voiron 2,614/mi²

92 La Ravoire 2,573/mi²

93 Feyzin 2,564/mi²

94 Mions 2,556/mi²

95 Charvieu-Chavagneux 2,547/mi²

96 Saint-Marcellin 2,514/mi²

97 Seynod 2,512/mi²

98 Saint-Julien-en-Genevois 2,471/mi²

99 La Verpillière 2,424/mi²

100 Aubenas 2,375/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 51,105 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 51,105 people per square mile — that's roughly 80 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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