Most Dense in Campania

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Campania

1 Mercato 56,487/mi²

2 Vomero 53,323/mi²

3 Secondigliano 37,568/mi²

4 Miano 33,189/mi²

5 Fuorigrotta 32,017/mi²

6 Casavatore 29,624/mi²

7 San Giovanni a Teduccio 26,197/mi²

8 Soccavo 23,002/mi²

9 Portici 22,140/mi²

10 Piscinola 20,098/mi²

11 San Giorgio a Cremano 19,429/mi²

12 Arzano 18,194/mi²

13 Melito di Napoli 18,194/mi²

14 Mugnano di Napoli 17,736/mi²

15 Frattaminore 17,401/mi²

16 Cardito 17,240/mi²

17 Ponticelli 14,853/mi²

18 Naples 13,953/mi²

19 Grumo Nevano 13,648/mi²

20 Curti 13,098/mi²

21 Pianura 13,082/mi²

22 Sant'Antimo 12,204/mi²

23 Barra 12,133/mi²

24 Casalnuovo di Napoli 12,083/mi²

25 Aversa 11,825/mi²

26 Frattamaggiore 11,211/mi²

27 Casoria 11,200/mi²

28 Crispano 10,745/mi²

29 Portico di Caserta 9,712/mi²

30 Lusciano 9,662/mi²

31 Casandrino 9,620/mi²

32 Cercola 8,911/mi²

33 San Nicola la Strada 8,811/mi²

34 Torre Annunziata 8,810/mi²

35 Volla 8,745/mi²

36 Marano di Napoli 8,265/mi²

37 Qualiano 8,106/mi²

38 Afragola 7,843/mi²

39 Casapulla 7,654/mi²

40 Bagnoli 7,600/mi²

41 San Marcellino 7,520/mi²

42 Sant'Arpino 7,425/mi²

43 Monte di Procida 7,331/mi²

44 Capodrise 7,047/mi²

45 Santa Maria La Carità 6,963/mi²

46 Quarto 6,953/mi²

47 Torre del Greco 6,630/mi²

48 Cesa 6,535/mi²

49 Calvizzano 6,508/mi²

50 Castellammare di Stabia 6,059/mi²

51 Pomigliano d'Arco 6,016/mi²

52 Casapesenna 5,995/mi²

53 Brusciano 5,883/mi²

54 Orta di Atella 5,625/mi²

55 Trentola-Ducenta 5,574/mi²

56 Nocera Inferiore 5,248/mi²

57 Recale 5,245/mi²

58 Villaricca 5,191/mi²

59 Scafati 4,975/mi²

60 Angri 4,974/mi²

61 Ischia 4,937/mi²

62 Meta 4,902/mi²

63 Sant'Antonio Abate 4,861/mi²

64 Ischia Porto 4,838/mi²

65 Ercolano 4,831/mi²

66 Cimitile 4,819/mi²

67 San Marzano sul Sarno 4,655/mi²

68 Pozzuoli 4,576/mi²

69 Pompei 4,518/mi²

70 Pagani 4,467/mi²

71 San Sebastiano al Vesuvio 4,386/mi²

72 Parete 4,178/mi²

73 San Cipriano d'Aversa 4,166/mi²

74 Casagiove 3,803/mi²

75 Santa Maria Capua Vetere 3,779/mi²

76 Salerno 3,753/mi²

77 Casamicciola Terme 3,726/mi²

78 Avellino 3,678/mi²

79 Nocera Superiore 3,670/mi²

80 San Prisco 3,501/mi²

81 Cicciano 3,501/mi²

82 Gragnano 3,434/mi²

83 Poggiomarino 3,412/mi²

84 Mariglianella 3,390/mi²

85 Bacoli 3,306/mi²

86 San Giuseppe Vesuviano 3,299/mi²

87 Caivano 3,169/mi²

88 Cava Dè Tirreni 3,131/mi²

89 Marcianise 3,117/mi²

90 Boscoreale 3,116/mi²

91 Piano di Sorrento 3,103/mi²

92 Arpino 3,028/mi²

93 Camposano 2,983/mi²

94 San Gennaro Vesuviano 2,960/mi²

95 Castello di Cisterna 2,958/mi²

96 San Marco Evangelista 2,942/mi²

97 Teverola 2,941/mi²

98 Procida 2,897/mi²

99 Siano 2,865/mi²

100 Anacapri 2,846/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Campania pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mercato leads with 56,487 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. Mercato has 56,487 people per square mile — that's roughly 88 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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