Most Dense in Sardinia

Top 56 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Sardinia

1 Monserrato 5,548/mi²

2 Cagliari 2,830/mi²

3 Selargius 1,454/mi²

4 Quartu Sant'Elena 1,105/mi²

5 Elmas 1,025/mi²

6 Sestu 869/mi²

7 San Sperate 637/mi²

8 Settimo San Pietro 520/mi²

9 Oristano 490/mi²

10 Quartucciu 401/mi²

11 Nuoro 397/mi²

12 Capoterra 376/mi²

13 Tortolì 360/mi²

14 Sassari 350/mi²

15 Carbonia 342/mi²

16 Sennori 338/mi²

17 Alghero 287/mi²

18 Terralba 285/mi²

19 Castelsardo 278/mi²

20 Ossi 274/mi²

21 Serramanna 268/mi²

22 La Maddalena 263/mi²

23 San Gavino Monreale 257/mi²

24 Samassi 254/mi²

25 Sorso 225/mi²

26 Dolianova 193/mi²

27 Carloforte 192/mi²

28 Ittiri 190/mi²

29 Sanluri 189/mi²

30 Olbia 182/mi²

31 Assemini 175/mi²

32 Villacidro 175/mi²

33 Monte Rosello 171/mi²

34 Decimomannu 169/mi²

35 Iglesias 164/mi²

36 Domusnovas 161/mi²

37 Guspini 146/mi²

38 Villasor 137/mi²

39 Sant'Antioco 124/mi²

40 Uta 116/mi²

41 Bosa 114/mi²

42 Porto Torres 109/mi²

43 Macomer 106/mi²

44 Orosei 102/mi²

45 Oliena 97/mi²

46 Siniscola 96/mi²

47 Cabras 78/mi²

48 Sinnai 74/mi²

49 Ozieri 68/mi²

50 Arzachena 63/mi²

51 Maracalagonis 59/mi²

52 Gonnosfanadiga 57/mi²

53 Dorgali 47/mi²

54 Tempio Pausania 44/mi²

55 Li Punti-San Giovanni 37/mi²

56 Arbus 32/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Sardinia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Monserrato leads with 5,548 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. Monserrato has 5,548 people per square mile — that's roughly 9 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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