Most Dense in Leinster

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Leinster

1 Dublin 13,349/mi²
2 Bray 11,164/mi²
3 Swords 9,310/mi²
4 Sallins 9,268/mi²
5 Drogheda 7,173/mi²
6 Shankill 5,772/mi²
7 Athlone 5,059/mi²
8 Raheny 4,798/mi²
9 Skerries 4,464/mi²
10 An Ros 4,103/mi²
11 Dundalk 4,093/mi²
12 Monasterevin 4,021/mi²
13 Droichead Nua 3,610/mi²
14 Artane 3,576/mi²
15 Templeogue 3,409/mi²
16 Clane 3,236/mi²
17 Portlaoise 2,917/mi²
18 South Dublin 2,840/mi²
19 Kilkenny 2,147/mi²
20 Navan 1,430/mi²
21 Balally 1,380/mi²
22 Athy 1,152/mi²
23 Tallaght 819/mi²
24 Celbridge 665/mi²
25 Blackrock 589/mi²
26 Dún Laoghaire 547/mi²
27 Leixlip 509/mi²
28 Confey 509/mi²
29 Carlow 504/mi²
30 Kilquade 415/mi²
31 Greystones 406/mi²
32 Cabra 403/mi²
33 Finglas 350/mi²
34 Donaghmede 271/mi²
35 Foxrock 266/mi²
36 Dundrum 251/mi²
37 Naas 239/mi²
38 Cabinteely 207/mi²
39 Crumlin 200/mi²
40 Rathmines 196/mi²
41 Marino 195/mi²
42 Donnybrook 188/mi²
43 Rathfarnham 177/mi²
44 Ballinteer 176/mi²
45 Mount Merrion 162/mi²
46 Sandymount 159/mi²
47 Lucan 156/mi²
48 Beaumont 152/mi²
49 Ballyfermot 152/mi²
50 Knocklyon 149/mi²
51 Rathgar 149/mi²
52 Clondalkin 148/mi²
53 Booterstown 147/mi²
54 Little Bray 145/mi²
55 Ringsend 145/mi²
56 Cherry Orchard 140/mi²
57 Dalkey 137/mi²
58 Terenure 136/mi²
59 Donnycarney 136/mi²
60 Greenhills 122/mi²
61 Walkinstown 121/mi²
62 Sandyford 121/mi²
63 Monkstown 115/mi²
64 Palmerstown 113/mi²
65 Ballymun 111/mi²
66 Jobstown 110/mi²
67 Darndale 100/mi²
68 Oldbawn 100/mi²
69 Ballyboden 98/mi²
70 Longford 98/mi²
71 Chapelizod 94/mi²
72 Killester 90/mi²
73 Dollymount 90/mi²
74 Balbriggan 87/mi²
75 Ratoath 86/mi²
76 Wexford 78/mi²
77 Tullamore 78/mi²
78 Ashbourne 71/mi²
79 Firhouse 70/mi²
80 Malahide 66/mi²
81 Blanchardstown 66/mi²
82 Maynooth 63/mi²
83 Laytown 60/mi²
84 Eadestown 60/mi²
85 Wicklow 59/mi²
86 Arklow 58/mi²
87 Dunboyne 49/mi²
88 An Muileann gCearr 48/mi²
89 Enniscorthy 45/mi²
90 Trim 37/mi²
91 Portmarnock 37/mi²
92 Gorey 35/mi²
93 Howth 35/mi²
94 Kildare 34/mi²
95 Portarlington 33/mi²
96 Castleknock 33/mi²
97 Baldoyle 32/mi²
98 Lusk 31/mi²
99 Edenderry 31/mi²
100 Donabate 30/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Leinster pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dublin leads with 13,349 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. Dublin has 13,349 people per square mile - that's roughly 21 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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