Most Dense in Emilia-Romagna

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Emilia-Romagna

1 Bologna 6,460/mi²

2 Casalecchio di Reno 5,247/mi²

3 Cattolica 4,720/mi²

4 Riccione 3,265/mi²

5 Gambettola 3,206/mi²

6 Rimini 2,342/mi²

7 Vignola 2,156/mi²

8 Modena 2,021/mi²

9 Bellaria-Igea Marina 1,913/mi²

10 Reggio nell'Emilia 1,837/mi²

11 Piacenza 1,737/mi²

12 Parma 1,647/mi²

13 Sassuolo 1,484/mi²

14 Morciano di Romagna 1,473/mi²

15 Fiorano 1,253/mi²

16 Formigine 1,240/mi²

17 Cavriago 1,156/mi²

18 Bazzano 1,135/mi²

19 Rubiera 1,089/mi²

20 Zola Predosa 1,083/mi²

21 Castel Maggiore 1,068/mi²

22 San Lazzaro 939/mi²

23 Carpi 938/mi²

24 Sant'Ilario d'Enza 914/mi²

25 Forlì 889/mi²

26 Forlimpopoli 889/mi²

27 San Mauro Pascoli 888/mi²

28 Scandiano 879/mi²

29 Cesenatico 865/mi²

30 Boretto 828/mi²

31 Progresso 827/mi²

32 Cesena 763/mi²

33 Savignano sul Rubicone 755/mi²

34 Cervia 706/mi²

35 Fabbrico 685/mi²

36 Montecchio Emilia 646/mi²

37 Castelnuovo Rangone 642/mi²

38 San Giovanni in Marignano 636/mi²

39 Spilamberto 623/mi²

40 Bagnolo in Piano 598/mi²

41 Castenaso 591/mi²

42 Castel San Giovanni 557/mi²

43 Ferrara 547/mi²

44 San Martino in Rio 531/mi²

45 Maranello 506/mi²

46 Fiorenzuola d'Arda 504/mi²

47 Imola 489/mi²

48 Fidenza 472/mi²

49 Salsomaggiore Terme 456/mi²

50 Nonantola 455/mi²

51 Santarcangelo 442/mi²

52 Guastalla 442/mi²

53 Cento 440/mi²

54 Cavezzo 436/mi²

55 Fusignano 434/mi²

56 Gatteo-Sant'Angelo 431/mi²

57 Casalgrande 425/mi²

58 Castelnovo di Sotto 416/mi²

59 Correggio 415/mi²

60 Faenza 411/mi²

61 Rio Saliceto 407/mi²

62 Soliera 404/mi²

63 Campogalliano 403/mi²

64 Anzola dell'Emilia 398/mi²

65 Massa Lombarda 396/mi²

66 Castel Bolognese 388/mi²

67 San Nicolò a Trebbia 384/mi²

68 Lugo 383/mi²

69 San Giorgio di Piano 381/mi²

70 Castellarano 365/mi²

71 Novellara 357/mi²

72 Colorno 354/mi²

73 Veggia-Villalunga 349/mi²

74 Calderara di Reno 333/mi²

75 Castelfranco Emilia 327/mi²

76 Sant'Agata Bolognese 325/mi²

77 Granarolo dell'Emilia e Viadagola 320/mi²

78 Reggiolo 319/mi²

79 Bibbiano 319/mi²

80 Castrocaro Terme e Terra del Sole 319/mi²

81 Pieve di Cento 310/mi²

82 Podenzano 306/mi²

83 Russi 305/mi²

84 Pontenure 300/mi²

85 Villa Verucchio 281/mi²

86 San Felice sul Panaro 278/mi²

87 Ravenna 275/mi²

88 San Pietro in Casale 275/mi²

89 Traversetolo 253/mi²

90 Mirandola 250/mi²

91 San Giovanni in Persiceto 239/mi²

92 Cadelbosco di Sopra 230/mi²

93 Bagnacavallo 226/mi²

94 Novi di Modena 217/mi²

95 Borgonovo Valtidone 209/mi²

96 Noceto 205/mi²

97 Castelnovo ne'Monti 203/mi²

98 Ozzano dell'Emilia 202/mi²

99 Meldola 194/mi²

100 Finale Emilia 194/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Emilia-Romagna pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bologna leads with 6,460 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. Bologna has 6,460 people per square mile — that's roughly 10 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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