Most Dense in Mauritania

Top 49 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Mauritania

1 Nouadhibou 08 13,938/mi²
2 Dar Naim 14 11,727/mi²
3 Néma 01 5,433/mi²
4 Nouakchott 3,747/mi²
5 Tevragh Zeina 13 3,335/mi²
6 Ksar 13 3,097/mi²
7 ’Elb el Jmel 05 800/mi²
8 Aleg 05 800/mi²
9 Sélibaby 10 705/mi²
10 Bougadoum 01 687/mi²
11 Bagodine 05 604/mi²
12 Arafat 15 562/mi²
13 Mbagne 05 556/mi²
14 Atar 07 454/mi²
15 Guerou 03 433/mi²
16 Magṭa‘ Laḥjar 05 326/mi²
17 Bababé 05 313/mi²
18 Fondé Elimane 05 300/mi²
19 El ’Ayoûn 03 251/mi²
20 Bouhdida 05 245/mi²
21 Elghabra 03 243/mi²
22 Rosso 06 221/mi²
23 Zouérat 11 188/mi²
24 Kiffa 03 185/mi²
25 Kaédi 04 184/mi²
26 Maghama 04 179/mi²
27 Amourj 01 164/mi²
28 Mbera 01 135/mi²
29 El Ghayra 09 114/mi²
30 Ayoun El Atrous 02 92/mi²
31 Boutilimitt 06 89/mi²
32 Kankossa 03 89/mi²
33 Tékane 06 72/mi²
34 Mederdra 06 67/mi²
35 Bogué 05 66/mi²
36 Tembedgha 01 57/mi²
37 Ṭinṭâne 02 51/mi²
38 Dar el Barka 05 41/mi²
39 Basseknou 01 40/mi²
40 Vassala 01 36/mi²
41 R'kiz 06 35/mi²
42 Ndiago 06 31/mi²
43 Kobenni 02 29/mi²
44 Oujeft 07 29/mi²
45 Djiguenni 01 27/mi²
46 Djowol 04 25/mi²
47 Bousteila 01 25/mi²
48 Mboutt 04 22/mi²
49 Ouad Naga 06 17/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mauritania pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nouadhibou leads with 13,938 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. Nouadhibou has 13,938 people per square mile - that's roughly 22 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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