Most Dense in Gilan Province

Top 55 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Gilan Province

1 Lāhījān 24,785/mi²
2 Pīr Bāzār 19,373/mi²
3 Āstāneh-ye Ashrafīyeh 16,050/mi²
4 Langarūd 14,685/mi²
5 Rasht 9,784/mi²
6 Hashtpar 6,739/mi²
7 Qorūq 6,739/mi²
8 Poshteh 6,739/mi²
9 Jamā Kūh 6,739/mi²
10 Sheykh Maḩalleh 6,739/mi²
11 Anūsh Maḩalleh 6,739/mi²
12 Khvājeh Karī 6,739/mi²
13 Rahnamā Maḩalleh 6,739/mi²
14 Sarāgāh 6,739/mi²
15 Khvāchekīn 6,510/mi²
16 Khomām 6,510/mi²
17 Rūdsar 6,354/mi²
18 Amlash 5,940/mi²
19 Bandar-e Anzalī 5,056/mi²
20 Marjaghal 4,551/mi²
21 Rūd Pīsh 4,551/mi²
22 Dowgūr 4,551/mi²
23 Mollā Sarā 4,551/mi²
24 Şowme‘eh Sarā 1,882/mi²
25 Pardeh Gūsheh 1,333/mi²
26 Fūman 1,021/mi²
27 Māsāl 914/mi²
28 Navīdeh 632/mi²
29 Gīlovā 632/mi²
30 Kūcheşfahān 632/mi²
31 Lasht-e Neshā 631/mi²
32 Sīāhkal 533/mi²
33 Āstārā 494/mi²
34 Bījārehbīn 494/mi²
35 Kūmeleh 361/mi²
36 Shalmān 285/mi²
37 Sangar 213/mi²
38 Rūd Bardeh 213/mi²
39 Behdān 213/mi²
40 Reẕvānshahr 135/mi²
41 Lavandevīl 124/mi²
42 Shaft 93/mi²
43 Manjīl 85/mi²
44 Pādegān-e Manjīl 85/mi²
45 Kalā Chāy 81/mi²
46 Lowshān 71/mi²
48 Khalīlābād 57/mi²
49 Chāboksar 39/mi²
50 Gīlāndeh 39/mi²
51 Chūbar 35/mi²
52 Pālāsī 35/mi²
54 Gīleh Sarā 34/mi²
55 Kofūd Mozhdeh 34/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Gilan Province pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lāhījān leads with 24,785 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. Lāhījān has 24,785 people per square mile - that's roughly 39 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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