Most Dense in Tuscany

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Tuscany

1 Florence 7,887/mi²

2 Prato 4,161/mi²

3 Viareggio 4,034/mi²

4 Poggio A Caiano 2,978/mi²

5 Agliana 2,707/mi²

6 Campo di Marte 1,903/mi²

7 Campi Bisenzio 1,847/mi²

8 Sesto Fiorentino 1,717/mi²

9 Carrara 1,672/mi²

10 Montecatini-Terme 1,659/mi²

11 Ponsacco 1,631/mi²

12 San Giovanni Valdarno 1,581/mi²

13 Signa 1,573/mi²

14 Scandicci 1,533/mi²

15 Pisa 1,530/mi²

16 Forte dei Marmi 1,501/mi²

17 Empoli 1,327/mi²

18 Pieve a Nievole 1,183/mi²

19 Montemurlo 1,172/mi²

20 Fornacelle 1,157/mi²

21 Massa 1,116/mi²

22 Siena 1,030/mi²

23 Cascina 1,016/mi²

24 Montignoso 1,012/mi²

25 Monsummano Terme 984/mi²

26 Porcari 977/mi²

27 Pontedera 898/mi²

28 Follonica 887/mi²

29 Cecina 862/mi²

30 Lucca 856/mi²

31 Margine Coperta-Traversagna 837/mi²

32 Capanne-Prato-Cinquale 835/mi²

33 Pistoia 810/mi²

34 Pietrasanta 750/mi²

35 Livorno 746/mi²

36 Torre del Lago Puccini 729/mi²

37 Montelupo Fiorentino 726/mi²

38 Borgo a Buggiano 719/mi²

39 Marina di Carrara 712/mi²

40 Altopascio 694/mi²

41 Capraia e Limite 657/mi²

42 San Miniato Basso 651/mi²

43 Massarosa 639/mi²

44 Camaiore 612/mi²

45 Lastra a Signa 610/mi²

46 Fornacette 597/mi²

47 Santa Croce sull'Arno 582/mi²

48 Poggibonsi 578/mi²

49 Vaiano 577/mi²

50 Arezzo 577/mi²

51 Montevarchi 574/mi²

52 Capannori 550/mi²

53 Piombino 524/mi²

54 Foiano della Chiana 476/mi²

55 Quarrata 474/mi²

56 Fucecchio 458/mi²

57 Monte Argentario 455/mi²

58 Certaldo 441/mi²

59 Ripa-Pozzi-Querceta-Ponterosso 437/mi²

60 Vicopisano 435/mi²

61 San Miniato 417/mi²

62 Santa Maria a Monte 384/mi²

63 Castelfiorentino 376/mi²

64 Lamporecchio 372/mi²

65 Calenzano 371/mi²

66 Montale 358/mi²

67 Rosignano Solvay-Castiglioncello 356/mi²

68 Bientina 337/mi²

69 Porto Santo Stefano 333/mi²

70 Marina di Massa 329/mi²

71 Colle di Val d'Elsa 326/mi²

72 San Donnino 324/mi²

73 Chianciano Terme 291/mi²

74 Spicchio-Sovigliana 289/mi²

75 Figline Valdarno 279/mi²

76 Seano 279/mi²

77 Pescia 276/mi²

78 Cantagrillo-Casalguidi 265/mi²

79 Castelfranco di Sotto 261/mi²

80 Sansepolcro 259/mi²

81 San Vincenzo 250/mi²

82 Abbadia San Salvatore 236/mi²

83 Grosseto 207/mi²

84 Vernio 207/mi²

85 Venturina 205/mi²

86 Vecchiano-Nodica 204/mi²

87 Pontassieve 198/mi²

88 Ponte a Ema 181/mi²

89 Torrita di Siena 164/mi²

90 Sinalunga 145/mi²

91 Castiglion Fiorentino 137/mi²

92 Bibbiena 136/mi²

93 Terranuova Bracciolini 135/mi²

94 San Casciano in Val di Pesa 134/mi²

95 Tavarnelle Val di Pesa 124/mi²

96 Bagno a Ripoli 117/mi²

97 Barberino di Mugello 113/mi²

98 Borgo San Lorenzo 98/mi²

99 Tirrenia 94/mi²

100 Scarperia 94/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tuscany pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Florence leads with 7,887 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. Florence has 7,887 people per square mile — that's roughly 12 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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