Most Dense in Italy

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Most Dense — Italy

1 Villa Adriana 07 80,053/mi²

2 Mercato 04 56,487/mi²

3 Vomero 04 53,323/mi²

4 Secondigliano 04 37,568/mi²

5 Quartiere Otto 09 34,043/mi²

6 Miano 04 33,189/mi²

7 Fuorigrotta 04 32,017/mi²

8 Casavatore 04 29,624/mi²

9 San Giovanni a Teduccio 04 26,197/mi²

10 Soccavo 04 23,002/mi²

11 Portici 04 22,140/mi²

12 Piscinola 04 20,098/mi²

13 Milan 09 19,554/mi²

14 Bresso 09 19,479/mi²

15 San Giorgio a Cremano 04 19,429/mi²

16 Arzano 04 18,194/mi²

17 Melito di Napoli 04 18,194/mi²

18 Mugnano di Napoli 04 17,736/mi²

19 Frattaminore 04 17,401/mi²

20 Cardito 04 17,240/mi²

21 Campo Marzio 07 16,197/mi²

22 Ponticelli 04 14,853/mi²

23 Turin 12 14,789/mi²

24 Sesto San Giovanni 09 14,716/mi²

25 Cusano 09 14,431/mi²

26 Lido di Ostia 07 14,385/mi²

27 Naples 04 13,953/mi²

28 Grumo Nevano 04 13,648/mi²

29 Gravina di Catania 15 13,329/mi²

30 Curti 04 13,098/mi²

31 Pianura 04 13,082/mi²

32 Cinisello Balsamo 09 12,764/mi²

33 Sant'Antimo 04 12,204/mi²

34 Barra 04 12,133/mi²

35 Casalnuovo di Napoli 04 12,083/mi²

36 Aversa 04 11,825/mi²

37 Cologno Monzese 09 11,680/mi²

38 Frattamaggiore 04 11,211/mi²

39 Casoria 04 11,200/mi²

40 Cesano Boscone 09 11,023/mi²

41 Villabate 15 10,813/mi²

42 Crispano 04 10,745/mi²

43 Corsico 09 10,456/mi²

44 Baranzate 09 9,991/mi²

45 Cormano 09 9,867/mi²

46 Portico di Caserta 04 9,712/mi²

47 Lusciano 04 9,662/mi²

48 Casandrino 04 9,620/mi²

49 Nova Milanese 09 9,616/mi²

50 Muggiò 09 9,505/mi²

51 Saronno 09 9,407/mi²

52 Vimodrone 09 9,033/mi²

53 Cercola 04 8,911/mi²

54 San Nicola la Strada 04 8,811/mi²

55 Torre Annunziata 04 8,810/mi²

56 Volla 04 8,745/mi²

57 Novate Milanese 09 8,742/mi²

58 Lissone 09 8,647/mi²

59 San Paolo 13 8,466/mi²

60 Seregno 09 8,271/mi²

61 Marano di Napoli 04 8,265/mi²

62 Sant'Agata Li Battiati 15 8,190/mi²

63 Qualiano 04 8,106/mi²

64 Vedano al Lambro 09 7,985/mi²

65 Desio 09 7,917/mi²

66 Florence 16 7,887/mi²

67 Afragola 04 7,843/mi²

68 Garbagnate Milanese 09 7,823/mi²

69 Bergamo 09 7,784/mi²

70 Casapulla 04 7,654/mi²

71 Ficarazzi 15 7,621/mi²

72 Bagnoli 04 7,600/mi²

73 San Marcellino 04 7,520/mi²

74 Aci Catena 15 7,496/mi²

75 Monza 09 7,436/mi²

76 Sant'Arpino 04 7,425/mi²

77 Paderno Dugnano 09 7,386/mi²

78 Brugherio 09 7,363/mi²

79 Monte di Procida 04 7,331/mi²

80 Palermo 15 7,229/mi²

81 Melegnano 09 7,140/mi²

82 Rozzano 09 7,133/mi²

83 Cesano Maderno 09 7,099/mi²

84 Carugate 09 7,082/mi²

85 Villasanta 09 7,065/mi²

86 Capodrise 04 7,047/mi²

87 Santa Maria La Carità 04 6,963/mi²

88 Quarto 04 6,953/mi²

89 Infernetto 07 6,797/mi²

90 Busto Arsizio 09 6,667/mi²

91 Seveso 09 6,667/mi²

92 Torre del Greco 04 6,630/mi²

93 Limbiate 09 6,611/mi²

94 Cesa 04 6,535/mi²

95 Meda 09 6,513/mi²

96 Calvizzano 04 6,508/mi²

97 Pescara 01 6,490/mi²

98 Bologna 05 6,460/mi²

99 Almè 09 6,432/mi²

100 Cesate 09 6,353/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Italy pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Villa Adriana leads with 80,053 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. Villa Adriana has 80,053 people per square mile — that's roughly 125 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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