Most Dense in Greece

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Greece

1 Neapoli ESYE12 58,686/mi²
2 Kallithéa ESYE31 53,342/mi²
3 Néa Smýrni ESYE31 47,307/mi²
4 Athens ESYE31 42,726/mi²
5 Thessaloníki ESYE12 41,559/mi²
6 Piraeus ESYE31 40,132/mi²
7 Néa Ionía ESYE31 38,007/mi²
8 Agios Dimitrios ESYE31 37,520/mi²
9 Galátsi ESYE31 37,361/mi²
10 Palaió Fáliro ESYE31 36,646/mi²
11 Peristéri ESYE31 34,441/mi²
12 Níkaia ESYE31 34,271/mi²
13 Agía Varvára ESYE31 31,856/mi²
14 Néa Chalkidóna ESYE31 31,684/mi²
15 Dhafní ESYE31 29,289/mi²
16 Kalamariá ESYE12 29,100/mi²
17 Irákleio ESYE31 28,367/mi²
18 Stavroúpoli ESYE12 27,154/mi²
19 Aigáleo ESYE31 26,545/mi²
20 Keratsíni ESYE31 25,843/mi²
21 Péfki ESYE31 24,475/mi²
22 Ílion ESYE31 23,015/mi²
23 Ymittos ESYE31 22,245/mi²
24 Vrilissia ESYE31 21,756/mi²
25 Sykiés ESYE12 21,674/mi²
26 Zográfos ESYE31 21,238/mi²
27 Petroúpolis ESYE31 20,669/mi²
28 Drapetsóna ESYE31 20,619/mi²
29 Cholargós ESYE31 20,460/mi²
30 Agía Paraskeví ESYE31 20,310/mi²
31 Álimos ESYE31 18,936/mi²
32 Korydallós ESYE31 18,904/mi²
33 Évosmos ESYE12 18,510/mi²
34 Khalándrion ESYE31 18,490/mi²
35 Elefthério - Kordelió ESYE12 18,021/mi²
36 Néa Filadélfeia ESYE31 17,999/mi²
37 Néo Psychikó ESYE31 17,493/mi²
38 Amaliáda ESYE23 17,362/mi²
39 Výronas ESYE31 17,270/mi²
40 Triandría ESYE12 16,540/mi²
41 Análipsi ESYE12 16,540/mi²
42 Zefyri ESYE31 16,502/mi²
43 Ilioúpoli ESYE31 15,659/mi²
44 Maroúsi ESYE31 14,424/mi²
45 Ágioi Anárgyroi ESYE31 14,412/mi²
46 Távros ESYE31 14,058/mi²
47 Moskháton ESYE31 13,990/mi²
48 Melíssia ESYE31 13,812/mi²
49 Kalampáka ESYE14 13,081/mi²
50 Diáva ESYE14 13,081/mi²
51 Kamaterón ESYE31 12,687/mi²
52 Néa Moudhaniá ESYE12 12,553/mi²
53 Chaniá ESYE43 11,249/mi²
54 Gérakas ESYE31 10,851/mi²
55 Políchni ESYE12 10,772/mi²
56 Lykóvrysi ESYE31 10,665/mi²
57 Glyfáda ESYE31 9,143/mi²
58 Agios Ioannis Rentis ESYE31 8,806/mi²
59 Kaisarianí ESYE31 8,655/mi²
60 Volos ESYE14 8,027/mi²
61 Psychikó ESYE31 7,269/mi²
62 Ródos ESYE42 7,256/mi²
63 Ágios Pávlos ESYE12 7,077/mi²
64 Néa Tríglia ESYE12 6,976/mi²
65 Filothéi ESYE31 6,953/mi²
66 Terpsithéa ESYE14 6,046/mi²
67 Meneméni ESYE12 5,912/mi²
68 Thrakomakedónes ESYE31 5,337/mi²
69 Chaïdári ESYE31 5,105/mi²
70 Mória ESYE41 5,074/mi²
71 Panagioúda ESYE41 5,074/mi²
72 Pámfila ESYE41 5,074/mi²
73 Papágou ESYE31 4,899/mi²
74 Péfka ESYE12 4,886/mi²
75 Ampelókipoi ESYE12 4,812/mi²
76 Metamórfosi ESYE31 4,578/mi²
77 Lárisa ESYE14 4,300/mi²
78 Eleftherés ESYE14 4,300/mi²
79 Pérama ESYE31 4,176/mi²
80 Voúla ESYE31 4,117/mi²
81 Ellinikó ESYE31 3,739/mi²
82 Kifisiá ESYE31 3,594/mi²
83 Pátra ESYE23 3,585/mi²
84 Argyroúpoli ESYE31 3,519/mi²
85 Elefsína ESYE31 3,502/mi²
86 Irákleion ESYE43 3,455/mi²
87 Efkarpía ESYE12 3,011/mi²
88 Kryonéri ESYE31 2,875/mi²
89 Oraiókastro ESYE12 2,757/mi²
90 Ermoúpolis ESYE42 2,555/mi²
91 Ekáli ESYE31 2,534/mi²
92 Efédron Anagénnisi ESYE31 2,534/mi²
93 Pylaía ESYE12 2,463/mi²
94 Agía Paraskeví Lamiéon ESYE24 2,455/mi²
95 Néa Pentéli ESYE31 2,444/mi²
96 Áyios Dhimítrios ESYE22 2,319/mi²
97 Katastárion ESYE22 2,319/mi²
98 Alónia ESYE22 2,319/mi²
99 Skoulikádo ESYE22 2,319/mi²
100 Tríkala ESYE14 2,306/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Greece pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Neapoli leads with 58,686 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. Neapoli has 58,686 people per square mile - that's roughly 92 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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