Most Dense in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

Top 36 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Rabat-Salé-Kénitra

1 Rabat 36,342/mi²

2 Temara 26,416/mi²

3 Bouknadel 26,016/mi²

4 Souk et Tnine Jorf el Mellah 25,054/mi²

5 Tiflet 20,362/mi²

6 Sidi Slimane 16,867/mi²

7 Salé 15,632/mi²

8 Khemisset 13,154/mi²

9 Mechraa Bel Ksiri 10,582/mi²

10 Sidi Kacem 8,857/mi²

11 Sidi Yahia El Gharb 8,294/mi²

12 Souk El Arbaa 8,150/mi²

13 Ar Rommani 7,378/mi²

14 Ain El Aouda 7,046/mi²

15 Sidi Allal El Bahraoui 6,037/mi²

16 Mehdya 5,564/mi²

17 Souq Larb’a al Gharb 4,748/mi²

18 Skhirate 3,758/mi²

19 Salé Al Jadida 3,215/mi²

20 Douar el Caïd el Gueddari 2,790/mi²

21 Aïn Attig 1,898/mi²

22 Kenitra 1,877/mi²

23 Mers El Kheir 1,783/mi²

24 Sidi Taibi 1,060/mi²

25 El Harhoura 911/mi²

26 Lalla Mimouna 293/mi²

27 Zirara 286/mi²

28 Khenichet-sur Ouerrha 209/mi²

29 Al M’aziz 204/mi²

30 Moulay Bousselham 133/mi²

31 Souq Khmis Aït Yadine 130/mi²

32 Tamesna 122/mi²

33 Had Kourt 119/mi²

34 Sidi Allal Tazi 105/mi²

35 Oulmes 75/mi²

36 Sidi Yahya Zaer 43/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Rabat-Salé-Kénitra pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Rabat leads with 36,342 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. Rabat has 36,342 people per square mile — that's roughly 57 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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