Most Dense in Moldova

Top 52 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Moldova

1 Dnestrovsc 58 15,561/mi²
2 Chisinau 57 11,940/mi²
3 Tiraspol 58 6,929/mi²
4 Bălţi 60 6,083/mi²
5 Crasnoe 58 5,854/mi²
6 Edineţ 73 5,622/mi²
7 Soroca 87 4,605/mi²
8 Dubăsari 58 4,190/mi²
9 Ungheni 92 4,180/mi²
10 Glodeni 76 4,069/mi²
11 Rîşcani 84 3,832/mi²
12 Orhei 82 3,477/mi²
13 Hînceşti 77 3,227/mi²
14 Comrat 51 3,151/mi²
15 Rîbniţa 58 2,966/mi²
16 Cricova 57 2,642/mi²
17 Drochia 71 2,423/mi²
18 Bender 62 2,215/mi²
19 Ciorescu 57 2,195/mi²
20 Floreşti 75 1,871/mi²
21 Ocniţa 81 1,866/mi²
22 Durleşti 57 1,781/mi²
23 Cahul 64 1,698/mi²
24 Nisporeni 80 1,690/mi²
25 Briceni 63 1,499/mi²
26 Fălești 74 1,436/mi²
27 Codru 57 1,331/mi²
28 Ialoveni 78 1,202/mi²
29 Camenca 58 854/mi²
30 Stăuceni 57 834/mi²
31 Ştefan Vodă 88 618/mi²
32 Sîngera 57 600/mi²
33 Rezina 83 570/mi²
34 Strășeni 89 564/mi²
35 Călăraşi 66 377/mi²
36 Basarabeasca 61 353/mi²
37 Ceadîr-Lunga 51 352/mi²
38 Anenii Noi 59 335/mi²
39 Blijnii Hutor 58 314/mi²
40 Sîngerei 85 309/mi²
41 Criuleni 69 282/mi²
42 Hryhoriopol 58 257/mi²
43 Slobozia 58 245/mi²
44 Taraclia 90 243/mi²
45 Căuşeni 67 212/mi²
46 Chiţcani 67 207/mi²
47 Vulcăneşti 51 164/mi²
48 Leova 79 144/mi²
49 Cimişlia 68 140/mi²
50 Congaz 51 135/mi²
51 Pervomaisc 58 97/mi²
52 Teleneşti 91 27/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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