Most Dense in Lombardy

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Lombardy

1 Quartiere Otto 34,043/mi²

2 Milan 19,554/mi²

3 Bresso 19,479/mi²

4 Sesto San Giovanni 14,716/mi²

5 Cusano 14,431/mi²

6 Cinisello Balsamo 12,764/mi²

7 Cologno Monzese 11,680/mi²

8 Cesano Boscone 11,023/mi²

9 Corsico 10,456/mi²

10 Baranzate 9,991/mi²

11 Cormano 9,867/mi²

12 Nova Milanese 9,616/mi²

13 Muggiò 9,505/mi²

14 Saronno 9,407/mi²

15 Vimodrone 9,033/mi²

16 Novate Milanese 8,742/mi²

17 Lissone 8,647/mi²

18 Seregno 8,271/mi²

19 Vedano al Lambro 7,985/mi²

20 Desio 7,917/mi²

21 Garbagnate Milanese 7,823/mi²

22 Bergamo 7,784/mi²

23 Monza 7,436/mi²

24 Paderno Dugnano 7,386/mi²

25 Brugherio 7,363/mi²

26 Melegnano 7,140/mi²

27 Rozzano 7,133/mi²

28 Cesano Maderno 7,099/mi²

29 Carugate 7,082/mi²

30 Villasanta 7,065/mi²

31 Busto Arsizio 6,667/mi²

32 Seveso 6,667/mi²

33 Limbiate 6,611/mi²

34 Meda 6,513/mi²

35 Almè 6,432/mi²

36 Cesate 6,353/mi²

37 Bollate 6,258/mi²

38 Mozzo 6,152/mi²

39 Pioltello 6,097/mi²

40 Varedo 6,043/mi²

41 Legnano 5,894/mi²

42 Senago 5,841/mi²

43 Lipomo 5,738/mi²

44 San Giorgio Su Legnano 5,558/mi²

45 Brescia 5,499/mi²

46 Dalmine 5,487/mi²

47 Caronno Pertusella 5,216/mi²

48 Solaro 5,086/mi²

49 Giussano 4,993/mi²

50 Gallarate 4,974/mi²

51 Gorle 4,955/mi²

52 Terno d'Isola 4,901/mi²

53 Bussero 4,712/mi²

54 San Vittore Olona 4,700/mi²

55 Verano Brianza 4,698/mi²

56 Verdellino 4,575/mi²

57 Arese 4,440/mi²

58 Como 4,433/mi²

59 Rovellasca 4,409/mi²

60 Melzo 4,314/mi²

61 Segrate 4,294/mi²

62 Olgiate Olona 4,286/mi²

63 Romano Banco 4,247/mi²

64 Ponte San Pietro 4,232/mi²

65 Rho 4,189/mi²

66 Barlassina 4,188/mi²

67 Malnate 4,169/mi²

68 Cernusco sul Naviglio 4,090/mi²

69 Concorezzo 4,063/mi²

70 Cavaria Con Premezzo 4,057/mi²

71 Lainate 3,995/mi²

72 Gorgonzola 3,954/mi²

73 Curno 3,945/mi²

74 Carnate 3,936/mi²

75 Binasco 3,902/mi²

76 Cantù 3,887/mi²

77 Trezzano sul Naviglio 3,884/mi²

78 Brembate di Sopra 3,872/mi²

79 Sovico 3,831/mi²

80 Torre Boldone 3,781/mi²

81 Cardano al Campo 3,776/mi²

82 Pero 3,775/mi²

83 Ospitaletto 3,736/mi²

84 Parabiago 3,718/mi²

85 Cabiate 3,698/mi²

86 Osio Sotto 3,630/mi²

87 Arcore 3,589/mi²

88 Bovisio-Masciago 3,573/mi²

89 Lazzate 3,549/mi²

90 Canegrate 3,521/mi²

91 Albiate 3,479/mi²

92 Opera 3,479/mi²

93 Marnate 3,470/mi²

94 Villa Cortese 3,452/mi²

95 Pedrengo 3,452/mi²

96 Cavenago di Brianza 3,447/mi²

97 Biassono 3,427/mi²

98 Rescaldina 3,424/mi²

99 Cassina de' Pecchi 3,326/mi²

100 Cermenate 3,319/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lombardy pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Quartiere Otto leads with 34,043 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. Quartiere Otto has 34,043 people per square mile — that's roughly 53 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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