Most Dense in The Marches

Top 46 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — The Marches

1 Marotta 4,041/mi²

2 Porto San Giorgio 3,442/mi²

3 San Benedetto del Tronto 3,408/mi²

4 Porto Sant'Elpidio 2,257/mi²

5 Civitanova Marche 2,204/mi²

6 Falconara Marittima 2,013/mi²

7 Grottammare 1,815/mi²

8 Piattoni-Villa Sant'Antonio 1,578/mi²

9 Castel di Lama 1,473/mi²

10 Ancona 1,395/mi²

11 Chiaravalle 1,374/mi²

12 Montegranaro 1,066/mi²

13 Loreto 1,027/mi²

14 Fano 967/mi²

15 Castelfidardo 949/mi²

16 Pesaro 915/mi²

17 Monte Urano 844/mi²

18 Villa Pigna 826/mi²

19 Monte San Giusto 820/mi²

20 Macerata 795/mi²

21 Porto Recanati 794/mi²

22 Jesi 722/mi²

23 Centobuchi 708/mi²

24 Camerano 634/mi²

25 Senigallia 511/mi²

26 Lucrezia 438/mi²

27 Porto Potenza Picena 397/mi²

28 Ascoli Piceno 358/mi²

29 Tolentino 349/mi²

30 Osimo 339/mi²

31 Recanati 331/mi²

32 Corridonia 301/mi²

33 Fermignano 260/mi²

34 Sant'Elpidio a Mare 245/mi²

35 Calcinelli 238/mi²

36 Matelica 224/mi²

37 Filottrano 196/mi²

38 Fermo 183/mi²

39 Fabriano 151/mi²

40 Urbania 149/mi²

41 Fossombrone 132/mi²

42 San Severino Marche 108/mi²

43 Le Grazie di Ancona 99/mi²

44 Ponte Sasso 96/mi²

45 Urbino 43/mi²

46 Cagli 41/mi²

The most densely populated cities in The Marches pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Marotta leads with 4,041 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. Marotta has 4,041 people per square mile — that's roughly 6 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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