Most Dense in Sicily

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Sicily

1 Gravina di Catania 13,329/mi²

2 Villabate 10,813/mi²

3 Sant'Agata Li Battiati 8,190/mi²

4 Ficarazzi 7,621/mi²

5 Aci Catena 7,496/mi²

6 Palermo 7,229/mi²

7 Tremestieri Etneo 5,419/mi²

8 San Giovanni la Punta 5,262/mi²

9 Mascalucia 5,116/mi²

10 Bagheria 3,759/mi²

11 Torregrotta 3,407/mi²

12 Capaci 3,360/mi²

13 Giardini-Naxos 3,334/mi²

14 Catania 3,256/mi²

15 Isola delle Femmine 3,242/mi²

16 Aci Castello 2,902/mi²

17 San Pietro Clarenza 2,690/mi²

18 Riposto 2,289/mi²

19 San Gregorio di Catania 2,179/mi²

20 Acireale 2,162/mi²

21 Misterbianco 2,074/mi²

22 Milazzo 1,972/mi²

23 Floridia 1,957/mi²

24 Scordia 1,891/mi²

25 Aci Sant'Antonio 1,876/mi²

26 Pozzallo 1,820/mi²

27 Valguarnera Caropepe 1,813/mi²

28 Fiumefreddo Sicilia 1,740/mi²

29 Giarre 1,720/mi²

30 Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto 1,515/mi²

31 Messina 1,492/mi²

32 Viagrande 1,473/mi²

33 Solarino 1,367/mi²

34 Balestrate 1,200/mi²

35 Siracusa 1,149/mi²

36 Porto Empedocle 1,099/mi²

37 Adrano 1,072/mi²

38 Pedara 1,061/mi²

39 Capo d'Orlando 988/mi²

40 Canalicchio 973/mi²

41 Villafranca Tirrena 973/mi²

42 Avola 945/mi²

43 Terrasini 904/mi²

44 Raffadali 904/mi²

45 Carini 862/mi²

46 Cinisi 839/mi²

47 Canicattini Bagni 839/mi²

48 Paternò 824/mi²

49 Alcamo 805/mi²

50 Trecastagni 789/mi²

51 Belmonte Mezzagno 749/mi²

52 Santa Teresa di Riva 746/mi²

53 Canicattì 742/mi²

54 Trabia 716/mi²

55 Grammichele 694/mi²

56 Pachino 692/mi²

57 Terme 678/mi²

58 Favara 672/mi²

59 Santa Maria di Licodia 671/mi²

60 Niscemi 666/mi²

61 Comiso 636/mi²

62 Santa Flavia 629/mi²

63 San Giovanni Gemini 613/mi²

64 Palma di Montechiaro 608/mi²

65 San Cataldo 601/mi²

66 Sant'Agata di Militello 598/mi²

67 Campofelice di Roccella 557/mi²

68 Mascali 553/mi²

69 Sciacca 548/mi²

70 Vittoria 543/mi²

71 Gela 541/mi²

72 Barrafranca 537/mi²

73 Marsala 532/mi²

74 Palagonia 530/mi²

75 Misilmeri 507/mi²

76 Motta Sant'Anastasia 499/mi²

77 Partinico 498/mi²

78 Priolo Gargallo 490/mi²

79 Ravanusa 489/mi²

80 Borgetto 477/mi²

81 Taormina 474/mi²

82 Mirabella Imbaccari 474/mi²

83 Termini Imerese 474/mi²

84 San Cipirello 463/mi²

85 Sommatino 457/mi²

86 Altofonte 434/mi²

87 Licata 431/mi²

88 Nicolosi 429/mi²

89 Casa Santa 412/mi²

90 Altavilla Milicia 397/mi²

91 Mazara del Vallo 376/mi²

92 Leonforte 369/mi²

93 Trapani 368/mi²

94 Castelvetrano 363/mi²

95 Riesi 355/mi²

96 Agrigento 343/mi²

97 Augusta 339/mi²

98 Patti 335/mi²

99 Santa Croce Camerina 335/mi²

100 Casteldaccia 334/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Sicily pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Gravina di Catania leads with 13,329 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. Gravina di Catania has 13,329 people per square mile — that's roughly 21 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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