Most Dense in Fès-Meknès

Top 45 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Fès-Meknès

1 Moulay Yacoub 33,573/mi²

2 Sefrou 21,539/mi²

3 Ouislane 17,173/mi²

4 Azrou 16,957/mi²

5 Aïn Leuh 15,503/mi²

6 Bhalil 13,646/mi²

7 Moulay Driss Zerhoun 12,683/mi²

8 Aïn Taoujdat 12,659/mi²

9 Taza 11,344/mi²

10 El Menzel 10,700/mi²

11 Guercif 10,524/mi²

12 Imouzzer Kandar 10,288/mi²

13 Boulemane 9,696/mi²

14 Fes 9,647/mi²

15 Al Machouar - Stinia 9,608/mi²

16 Missour 8,315/mi²

17 Bou Fekrane 7,939/mi²

18 El Hajeb 7,815/mi²

19 Karia Ba Mohamed 6,898/mi²

20 Tahla 6,820/mi²

21 Outat Oulad Al Haj 5,472/mi²

22 Agouraï 5,093/mi²

23 Douar Toulal 4,045/mi²

24 Meknes 3,978/mi²

25 Tissa 3,868/mi²

26 Ribat Al Khayr 3,856/mi²

27 Ghafsaï 1,951/mi²

28 Taounate 1,837/mi²

29 Fès al Bali 1,837/mi²

30 Sabaa Aiyoun 1,282/mi²

31 New Fes 969/mi²

32 Oulad Tayeb 410/mi²

33 Ras el Ma 337/mi²

34 Dhar Souk 294/mi²

35 Zoualet 288/mi²

36 Aïn Cheggag 243/mi²

37 Bouderbala 220/mi²

38 Haj Kaddour 204/mi²

39 Had Oulad Zbair 181/mi²

40 Oued Amlil 138/mi²

41 Lemhaya 119/mi²

42 Ain Aicha 89/mi²

43 Ifrane 53/mi²

44 Ain Karma 46/mi²

45 Almis du Guigou 28/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Fès-Meknès pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Moulay Yacoub leads with 33,573 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. Moulay Yacoub has 33,573 people per square mile — that's roughly 52 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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