Most Dense in Latvia

Top 48 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Latvia

1 Riga 25 6,327/mi²

2 Preiļi 22 4,729/mi²

3 Bolderaja 25 4,587/mi²

4 Rēzekne 23 3,910/mi²

5 Olaine A2 3,657/mi²

6 Ogre 21 3,643/mi²

7 Čiekurkalns 25 3,545/mi²

8 Tukums 29 3,071/mi²

9 Salaspils C3 3,058/mi²

10 Valmiera 31 3,054/mi²

11 Balvi 03 2,869/mi²

12 Talsi 28 2,862/mi²

13 Daugavpils 06 2,796/mi²

14 Dobele 08 2,763/mi²

15 Līvāni 90 2,760/mi²

16 Aizpute DN 2,668/mi²

17 Liepāja 16 2,567/mi²

18 Daugavgrīva 25 2,539/mi²

19 Baloži 80 2,466/mi²

20 Saldus 27 2,450/mi²

21 Bauska 04 2,427/mi²

22 Mārupe 95 2,411/mi²

23 Jelgava 11 2,345/mi²

24 Jēkabpils 10 2,138/mi²

25 Cēsis 05 2,019/mi²

26 Krāslava 14 1,920/mi²

27 Limbaži 18 1,815/mi²

28 Ludza 19 1,725/mi²

29 Smiltene D1 1,685/mi²

30 Sigulda C7 1,671/mi²

31 Madona 20 1,624/mi²

32 Ķekava 80 1,556/mi²

33 Lielvārde 21 1,546/mi²

34 Gulbene 09 1,461/mi²

35 Ikšķile 21 1,411/mi²

36 Aizkraukle 01 1,341/mi²

37 Jūrmala 13 1,330/mi²

38 Kuldīga 15 1,303/mi²

39 Alūksne 02 1,123/mi²

40 Ventspils 32 1,020/mi²

41 Krustpils 10 525/mi²

42 Karosta 16 212/mi²

43 Ulbroka B5 168/mi²

44 Dārzciems 25 116/mi²

45 Mežciems 25 95/mi²

46 Ādaži 34 72/mi²

47 Dreiliņi 25 47/mi²

48 Kārsava 19 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Latvia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Riga leads with 6,327 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. Riga has 6,327 people per square mile — that's roughly 10 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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