Most Dense in Attica

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Attica

1 Kallithéa 53,342/mi²
2 Néa Smýrni 47,307/mi²
3 Athens 42,726/mi²
4 Piraeus 40,132/mi²
5 Néa Ionía 38,007/mi²
6 Agios Dimitrios 37,520/mi²
7 Galátsi 37,361/mi²
8 Palaió Fáliro 36,646/mi²
9 Peristéri 34,441/mi²
10 Níkaia 34,271/mi²
11 Agía Varvára 31,856/mi²
12 Néa Chalkidóna 31,684/mi²
13 Dhafní 29,289/mi²
14 Irákleio 28,367/mi²
15 Aigáleo 26,545/mi²
16 Keratsíni 25,843/mi²
17 Péfki 24,475/mi²
18 Ílion 23,015/mi²
19 Ymittos 22,245/mi²
20 Vrilissia 21,756/mi²
21 Zográfos 21,238/mi²
22 Petroúpolis 20,669/mi²
23 Drapetsóna 20,619/mi²
24 Cholargós 20,460/mi²
25 Agía Paraskeví 20,310/mi²
26 Álimos 18,936/mi²
27 Korydallós 18,904/mi²
28 Khalándrion 18,490/mi²
29 Néa Filadélfeia 17,999/mi²
30 Néo Psychikó 17,493/mi²
31 Výronas 17,270/mi²
32 Zefyri 16,502/mi²
33 Ilioúpoli 15,659/mi²
34 Maroúsi 14,424/mi²
35 Ágioi Anárgyroi 14,412/mi²
36 Távros 14,058/mi²
37 Moskháton 13,990/mi²
38 Melíssia 13,812/mi²
39 Kamaterón 12,687/mi²
40 Gérakas 10,851/mi²
41 Lykóvrysi 10,665/mi²
42 Glyfáda 9,143/mi²
43 Agios Ioannis Rentis 8,806/mi²
44 Kaisarianí 8,655/mi²
45 Psychikó 7,269/mi²
46 Filothéi 6,953/mi²
47 Thrakomakedónes 5,337/mi²
48 Chaïdári 5,105/mi²
49 Papágou 4,899/mi²
50 Metamórfosi 4,578/mi²
51 Pérama 4,176/mi²
52 Voúla 4,117/mi²
53 Ellinikó 3,739/mi²
54 Kifisiá 3,594/mi²
55 Argyroúpoli 3,519/mi²
56 Elefsína 3,502/mi²
57 Kryonéri 2,875/mi²
58 Efédron Anagénnisi 2,534/mi²
59 Ekáli 2,534/mi²
60 Néa Pentéli 2,444/mi²
61 Neápoli Spáton 2,291/mi²
62 Artémida 2,291/mi²
63 Vári 1,913/mi²
64 Neos Voutzás 1,586/mi²
65 Rafína 1,586/mi²
66 Áno Liósia 1,510/mi²
67 Agia Kyriakií Spáton 1,422/mi²
68 Acharnés 1,381/mi²
69 Pallíni 1,368/mi²
70 Aghios Panteleímon 1,193/mi²
71 Néa Mákri 1,193/mi²
72 Néa Erythraía 1,048/mi²
73 Paianía 833/mi²
74 Asprópyrgos 797/mi²
75 Lákka Kalogírou 779/mi²
76 Vlycháda 779/mi²
77 Néa Péramos 779/mi²
78 Anávyssos 668/mi²
79 Koropí 605/mi²
80 Kalývia Thorikoú 568/mi²
81 Salamína 503/mi²
82 Leondárion 478/mi²
83 Argithéa 478/mi²
84 Christoúpoli 435/mi²
85 Spáta 435/mi²
86 Ágios Stéfanos 380/mi²
87 Lávrio 363/mi²
88 Drosiá 283/mi²
89 Anoixi 238/mi²
90 Limín Mesoyaías 235/mi²
91 Markópoulo 232/mi²
92 Diónysos 223/mi²
93 Mégara 205/mi²
94 Keratéa 166/mi²
95 Marathónas 60/mi²
96 Vraná 60/mi²
97 Aegina 38/mi²
98 Vathý 38/mi²
99 Kypséli 38/mi²
100 Megalochóri 38/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Attica pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kallithéa leads with 53,342 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. Kallithéa has 53,342 people per square mile - that's roughly 83 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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