Most Dense in Moldova

Top 61 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Moldova

1 Dnestrovsc 58 15,561/mi²

2 Chisinau 57 13,392/mi²

3 Edineţ 73 10,396/mi²

4 Donduşeni 70 9,628/mi²

5 Tiraspol 58 8,131/mi²

6 Bălţi 60 6,083/mi²

7 Soroca 87 5,975/mi²

8 Rîşcani 84 5,730/mi²

9 Glodeni 76 5,668/mi²

10 Ungheni 92 5,438/mi²

11 Hînceşti 77 4,788/mi²

12 Orhei 82 3,906/mi²

13 Dubăsari 58 3,882/mi²

14 Comrat 51 3,619/mi²

15 Rîbniţa 58 3,434/mi²

16 Ocniţa 81 3,354/mi²

17 Otaci 81 3,111/mi²

18 Drochia 71 3,011/mi²

19 Bender 62 2,933/mi²

20 Floreşti 75 2,870/mi²

21 Cahul 64 2,635/mi²

22 Briceni 63 2,565/mi²

23 Ciorescu 57 2,535/mi²

24 Cricova 57 2,050/mi²

25 Durleşti 57 1,781/mi²

26 Fălești 74 1,728/mi²

27 Dancu 77 1,493/mi²

28 Ialoveni 78 1,223/mi²

29 Codru 57 1,158/mi²

30 Vadul lui Vodă 57 952/mi²

31 Briceni 70 947/mi²

32 Ştefan Vodă 88 876/mi²

33 Camenca 58 854/mi²

34 Bilicenii Vechi 85 797/mi²

35 Şoldăneşti 86 764/mi²

36 Strășeni 89 748/mi²

37 Basarabeasca 61 607/mi²

38 Rezina 83 596/mi²

39 Ceadîr-Lunga 51 559/mi²

40 Călăraşi 66 559/mi²

41 Mîndreşti 91 472/mi²

42 Sîngerei 85 454/mi²

43 Iargara 65 429/mi²

44 Stăuceni 57 424/mi²

45 Sîngera 57 349/mi²

46 Căuşeni 67 342/mi²

47 Criuleni 69 335/mi²

48 Nisporeni 80 330/mi²

49 Taraclia 90 327/mi²

50 Leova 79 321/mi²

51 Blijnii Hutor 58 314/mi²

52 Anenii Noi 59 309/mi²

53 Hryhoriopol 58 259/mi²

54 Slobozia 58 257/mi²

55 Congaz 51 218/mi²

56 Vulcăneşti 51 216/mi²

57 Chiţcani 67 207/mi²

58 Cimişlia 68 198/mi²

59 Tvardița 90 129/mi²

60 Pervomaisc 58 97/mi²

61 Teleneşti 91 32/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Moldova pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dnestrovsc leads with 15,561 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. Dnestrovsc has 15,561 people per square mile — that's roughly 24 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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