Most Dense in Attica

Top 89 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Attica

1 Kallithéa 54,995/mi²

2 Néa Smýrni 47,452/mi²

3 Athens 44,093/mi²

4 Néa Ionía 39,491/mi²

5 Piraeus 39,066/mi²

6 Galátsi 38,287/mi²

7 Agios Dimitrios 37,327/mi²

8 Palaió Fáliro 36,170/mi²

9 Peristéri 36,078/mi²

10 Níkaia 34,778/mi²

11 Néa Chalkidóna 31,684/mi²

12 Agía Varvára 31,607/mi²

13 Dhafní 28,641/mi²

14 Aigáleo 28,204/mi²

15 Irákleio 27,889/mi²

16 Keratsíni 26,306/mi²

17 Péfki 24,543/mi²

18 Ymittos 23,404/mi²

19 Ílion 23,231/mi²

20 Zográfos 21,588/mi²

21 Drapetsóna 20,848/mi²

22 Vrilissia 20,632/mi²

23 Petroúpolis 20,268/mi²

24 Cholargós 20,157/mi²

25 Korydallós 19,582/mi²

26 Agía Paraskeví 19,511/mi²

27 Néa Filadélfeia 18,381/mi²

28 Álimos 18,298/mi²

29 Khalándrion 17,792/mi²

30 Výronas 17,270/mi²

31 Néo Psychikó 16,618/mi²

32 Ilioúpoli 15,950/mi²

33 Zefyri 15,757/mi²

34 Ágioi Anárgyroi 15,254/mi²

35 Távros 14,678/mi²

36 Maroúsi 14,525/mi²

37 Metamórfosi 14,100/mi²

38 Moskháton 14,056/mi²

39 Melíssia 13,299/mi²

40 Kamaterón 12,331/mi²

41 Lykóvrysi 10,604/mi²

42 Gérakas 9,596/mi²

43 Agios Ioannis Rentis 9,171/mi²

44 Glyfáda 8,909/mi²

45 Kaisarianí 8,703/mi²

46 Psychikó 7,219/mi²

47 Argyroúpoli 7,178/mi²

48 Filothéi 6,889/mi²

49 Chaïdári 5,105/mi²

50 Papágou 4,807/mi²

51 Thrakomakedónes 4,526/mi²

52 Pérama 4,176/mi²

53 Ellinikó 3,861/mi²

54 Voúla 3,708/mi²

55 Elefsína 3,494/mi²

56 Kifisiá 3,493/mi²

57 Kryonéri 2,724/mi²

58 Ekáli 2,677/mi²

59 Néa Pentéli 2,543/mi²

60 Artémida 2,245/mi²

61 Vári 1,814/mi²

62 Áno Liósia 1,446/mi²

63 Rafína 1,418/mi²

64 Acharnés 1,388/mi²

65 Pallíni 1,166/mi²

66 Néa Mákri 1,098/mi²

67 Néa Erythraía 979/mi²

68 Néa Péramos 894/mi²

69 Paianía 802/mi²

70 Asprópyrgos 768/mi²

71 Anávyssos 670/mi²

72 Kalývia Thorikoú 529/mi²

73 Salamína 520/mi²

74 Leondárion 467/mi²

75 Spáta 423/mi²

76 Koropí 376/mi²

77 Ágios Stéfanos 358/mi²

78 Lávrio 342/mi²

79 Drosiá 260/mi²

80 Anoixi 235/mi²

81 Limín Mesoyaías 216/mi²

82 Markópoulo 212/mi²

83 Diónysos 204/mi²

84 Mégara 189/mi²

85 Keratéa 149/mi²

86 Mándra 104/mi²

87 Marathónas 82/mi²

88 Avlónas 41/mi²

89 Aegina 40/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 54,995 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 54,995 people per square mile — that's roughly 86 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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