Most Dense in Apulia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Apulia

1 San Paolo 8,466/mi²

2 Bari 2,778/mi²

3 Triggiano 2,744/mi²

4 Valenzano 2,516/mi²

5 Modugno 2,501/mi²

6 Aradeo 2,205/mi²

7 Molfetta 2,116/mi²

8 Capurso 1,994/mi²

9 San Cesario di Lecce 1,976/mi²

10 Bisceglie 1,913/mi²

11 Monteroni di Lecce 1,890/mi²

12 Cellamare 1,686/mi²

13 Corsano 1,675/mi²

14 Carosino 1,525/mi²

15 Bitritto 1,474/mi²

16 Calimera 1,465/mi²

17 San Giorgio Ionico 1,440/mi²

18 Adelfia 1,333/mi²

19 Tuglie 1,314/mi²

20 Martano 1,215/mi²

21 Trani 1,134/mi²

22 Surbo 1,110/mi²

23 Barletta 1,067/mi²

24 Melissano 1,064/mi²

25 Monteiasi 1,057/mi²

26 Mola di Bari 1,031/mi²

27 Pulsano 1,028/mi²

28 Collepasso 1,025/mi²

29 Casarano 1,010/mi²

30 Taurisano 1,007/mi²

31 Noicattaro 988/mi²

32 Taviano 984/mi²

33 Parabita 961/mi²

34 Carmiano 909/mi²

35 San Marzano di San Giuseppe 908/mi²

36 Taranto 902/mi²

37 Rutigliano 883/mi²

38 Terlizzi 861/mi²

39 Maglie 846/mi²

40 Alezio 834/mi²

41 Sava 830/mi²

42 Copertino 816/mi²

43 Tricase 805/mi²

44 Bitetto 802/mi²

45 Giovinazzo 788/mi²

46 Matino 768/mi²

47 Neviano 762/mi²

48 Cavallino 732/mi²

49 Poggiardo 731/mi²

50 Novoli 730/mi²

51 Racale 727/mi²

52 Foggia 697/mi²

53 Lecce 657/mi²

54 San Ferdinando di Puglia 615/mi²

55 Casamassima 604/mi²

56 Latiano 583/mi²

57 Andria 580/mi²

58 Massafra 574/mi²

59 Galatone 567/mi²

60 Gagliano del Capo 561/mi²

61 Palo del Colle 552/mi²

62 Fragagnano 552/mi²

63 Grottaglie 542/mi²

64 San Vito dei Normanni 529/mi²

65 Villa Castelli 528/mi²

66 San Pietro Vernotico 526/mi²

67 Palagiano 517/mi²

68 Brindisi 511/mi²

69 Putignano 498/mi²

70 Monopoli 496/mi²

71 Galatina 494/mi²

72 Lizzano 490/mi²

73 Lizzanello 490/mi²

74 Leverano 484/mi²

75 Erchie 482/mi²

76 Corato 475/mi²

77 Veglie 468/mi²

78 Torre Santa Susanna 465/mi²

79 Squinzano 461/mi²

80 Alberobello 461/mi²

81 Mesagne 455/mi²

82 Conversano 455/mi²

83 Campi Salentina 453/mi²

84 San Michele Salentino 451/mi²

85 Turi 436/mi²

86 Statte 434/mi²

87 Sammichele di Bari 429/mi²

88 Lequile 421/mi²

89 Gallipoli 421/mi²

90 San Donaci 418/mi²

91 Trepuzzi 404/mi²

92 Scorrano 404/mi²

93 Francavilla Fontana 400/mi²

94 Santeramo in Colle 399/mi²

95 Corigliano d'Otranto 397/mi²

96 Cellino San Marco 397/mi²

97 Stornara 374/mi²

98 Ruffano 372/mi²

99 Bitonto 369/mi²

100 Palagianello 368/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Apulia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. San Paolo leads with 8,466 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. San Paolo has 8,466 people per square mile — that's roughly 13 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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