Most Dense in Apulia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Apulia

1 San Paolo 7,952/mi²
2 Loseto 3,185/mi²
3 Bari 2,778/mi²
4 Triggiano 2,744/mi²
5 Valenzano 2,516/mi²
6 Modugno 2,501/mi²
7 Aradeo 2,205/mi²
8 Molfetta 2,116/mi²
9 Capurso 1,994/mi²
10 San Cesario di Lecce 1,976/mi²
11 Bisceglie 1,913/mi²
12 Monteroni di Lecce 1,890/mi²
13 Cellamare 1,686/mi²
14 Corsano 1,675/mi²
15 Carosino 1,525/mi²
16 Bitritto 1,474/mi²
17 Calimera 1,465/mi²
18 San Giorgio Ionico 1,440/mi²
19 Adelfia 1,333/mi²
20 Tuglie 1,314/mi²
21 Martano 1,215/mi²
22 Trani 1,134/mi²
23 Surbo 1,110/mi²
24 Barletta 1,067/mi²
25 Melissano 1,064/mi²
26 Monteiasi 1,057/mi²
27 Mola di Bari 1,031/mi²
28 Pulsano 1,028/mi²
29 Collepasso 1,025/mi²
30 Casarano 1,010/mi²
31 Taurisano 1,007/mi²
32 Noicattaro 988/mi²
33 Taviano 984/mi²
34 Parabita 961/mi²
35 Carmiano 909/mi²
37 Taranto 902/mi²
38 Rutigliano 883/mi²
39 Terlizzi 861/mi²
40 Maglie 846/mi²
41 Alezio 834/mi²
42 Sava 830/mi²
43 Copertino 816/mi²
44 Tricase 805/mi²
45 Bitetto 802/mi²
46 Giovinazzo 788/mi²
47 Matino 768/mi²
48 Neviano 762/mi²
49 Foggia 739/mi²
50 Cavallino 732/mi²
51 Poggiardo 731/mi²
52 Novoli 730/mi²
53 Racale 727/mi²
54 Lecce 657/mi²
56 Casamassima 604/mi²
57 Latiano 583/mi²
58 Andria 580/mi²
59 Massafra 574/mi²
60 Galatone 567/mi²
61 Gagliano del Capo 561/mi²
62 Palo del Colle 552/mi²
63 Fragagnano 552/mi²
64 Grottaglie 542/mi²
65 San Vito dei Normanni 529/mi²
66 Villa Castelli 528/mi²
67 San Pietro Vernotico 526/mi²
68 Palagiano 517/mi²
69 Brindisi 511/mi²
70 Putignano 498/mi²
71 Monopoli 496/mi²
72 Galatina 494/mi²
73 Lizzano 490/mi²
74 Lizzanello 490/mi²
75 Leverano 484/mi²
76 Erchie 482/mi²
77 Corato 475/mi²
78 Veglie 468/mi²
79 Torre Santa Susanna 465/mi²
80 Squinzano 461/mi²
81 Alberobello 461/mi²
82 Mesagne 455/mi²
83 Conversano 455/mi²
84 Campi Salentina 453/mi²
85 San Michele Salentino 451/mi²
86 Turi 436/mi²
87 Statte 434/mi²
88 Sammichele di Bari 429/mi²
89 Lequile 421/mi²
90 Gallipoli 421/mi²
91 San Donaci 418/mi²
92 Trepuzzi 404/mi²
93 Scorrano 404/mi²
94 Francavilla Fontana 400/mi²
95 Santeramo in Colle 399/mi²
96 Corigliano d'Otranto 397/mi²
97 Cellino San Marco 397/mi²
98 Stornara 374/mi²
99 Ruffano 372/mi²
100 Bitonto 369/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 7,952 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 7,952 people per square mile - that's roughly 12 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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