Most Dense in Tehran

Top 42 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Tehran

1 Golestān 45,802/mi²

2 Nasimshahr 42,277/mi²

3 Nasīm Shahr 42,277/mi²

4 Ṣāleḥīeh 38,355/mi²

5 Qeshlāq 31,938/mi²

6 Ferdowsīyeh 28,518/mi²

7 Tehran 27,007/mi²

8 Eslamshahr 25,907/mi²

9 Meshkīn Dasht 25,835/mi²

10 Bāqershahr 25,246/mi²

11 Farrokhābād 24,577/mi²

12 Shahr-e Qods 24,207/mi²

13 Qarchak 18,118/mi²

14 Būmahen 16,129/mi²

15 Pākdasht 15,797/mi²

16 Shāhedshahr 15,768/mi²

17 Shahrīār 14,248/mi²

18 Şabbāshahr 10,970/mi²

19 Varāmīn 9,656/mi²

20 Āb Sard 9,024/mi²

21 Fardīs 8,765/mi²

22 Naz̧arābād 7,428/mi²

23 Malārd 6,971/mi²

24 Pīshvā 5,748/mi²

25 Shahre Jadide Andisheh 5,341/mi²

26 Bāghestān 5,217/mi²

27 Robāţ Karīm 5,098/mi²

28 Māhdāsht 4,381/mi²

29 Parand 4,357/mi²

30 Tajrīsh 4,062/mi²

31 Pardīs 3,176/mi²

32 Lavāsān 2,805/mi²

33 Sharīfābād 2,471/mi²

34 Shahrak-e Qīāmdasht 2,288/mi²

35 Rūdehen 2,241/mi²

36 Damāvand 1,421/mi²

37 Eqbālīyeh 728/mi²

38 Andīsheh 341/mi²

39 Shahrak-e Emām Ḩasan 283/mi²

40 Yūsefābād 214/mi²

41 Sūleqān 28/mi²

42 Fasham 24/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tehran pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Golestān leads with 45,802 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. Golestān has 45,802 people per square mile — that's roughly 72 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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