Most Dense in Calabria

Top 59 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Calabria

1 Tropea 2,535/mi²

2 Cosenza 2,440/mi²

3 Soverato Marina 1,963/mi²

4 Polistena 1,575/mi²

5 Andreotta 1,483/mi²

6 Catanzaro 1,435/mi²

7 Reggio Calabria 1,428/mi²

8 Villa San Giovanni 1,403/mi²

9 Palmi 1,092/mi²

10 Lamezia Terme 1,090/mi²

11 Siderno 1,079/mi²

12 Gioia Tauro 927/mi²

13 Mirto 921/mi²

14 Scalea 900/mi²

15 Paola 891/mi²

16 Bovalino Superiore 871/mi²

17 Locri 808/mi²

18 Bovalino 778/mi²

19 Vibo Valentia 711/mi²

20 Cirò Marina 702/mi²

21 Quattromiglia 701/mi²

22 Marina di Gioiosa Ionica 628/mi²

23 Bagnara Calabra 625/mi²

24 Nicastro 618/mi²

25 Crotone 606/mi²

26 Taurianova 602/mi²

27 Rosarno 593/mi²

28 Melito di Porto Salvo 565/mi²

29 Trebisacce 559/mi²

30 Amantea 551/mi²

31 Cariati 519/mi²

32 Spezzano Albanese 457/mi²

33 Praia a Mare 455/mi²

34 Cinquefrondi 408/mi²

35 Gioiosa Ionica 373/mi²

36 Pizzo 365/mi²

37 Belvedere Marittimo 356/mi²

38 Castrovillari 339/mi²

39 Serra San Bruno 313/mi²

40 Sambiase 309/mi²

41 Girifalco 250/mi²

42 Roggiano Gravina 205/mi²

43 Isola di Capo Rizzuto 182/mi²

44 Cittanova 178/mi²

45 Cassano All'Ionio 167/mi²

46 Bisignano 152/mi²

47 Cotronei 140/mi²

48 Roccella Ionica 135/mi²

49 San Giovanni in Fiore 133/mi²

50 Cutro 103/mi²

51 Pellaro 102/mi²

52 Acri 97/mi²

53 Rossano Stazione 95/mi²

54 Petilia Policastro 86/mi²

55 Corigliano Scalo 61/mi²

56 Mesoraca 49/mi²

57 Marina di Schiavonea 31/mi²

58 Corigliano Calabro 22/mi²

59 Rossano 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Calabria pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tropea leads with 2,535 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. Tropea has 2,535 people per square mile — that's roughly 4 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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