Most Dense in Gelderland

Top 84 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Gelderland

1 Hengelo 13,864/mi²
2 Zaltbommel 6,252/mi²
3 Nijmegen 5,886/mi²
4 Lichtenvoorde 4,310/mi²
5 Arnhem 4,186/mi²
6 Tiel 3,917/mi²
7 Dinxperlo 3,807/mi²
8 Elburg 3,575/mi²
9 Geldermalsen 3,496/mi²
10 Ulft 3,492/mi²
11 Lent 3,319/mi²
12 Duiven 3,188/mi²
13 Wageningen 3,173/mi²
14 Velp 2,940/mi²
15 Beuningen 2,938/mi²
16 Zutphen 2,867/mi²
17 Winterswijk 2,638/mi²
18 Oosterbeek 2,572/mi²
19 Groenlo 2,512/mi²
20 Wisch 2,509/mi²
21 Culemborg 2,423/mi²
22 Dieren 2,348/mi²
23 Doetinchem 2,256/mi²
24 Bemmel 2,232/mi²
25 Zevenaar 2,228/mi²
26 Doesburg 2,222/mi²
27 Wijchen 2,191/mi²
28 Huissen 2,110/mi²
29 Twello 2,093/mi²
30 Harderwijk 2,093/mi²
31 Ede 2,001/mi²
32 Heteren 1,824/mi²
33 Renkum 1,570/mi²
34 Barneveld 1,526/mi²
35 Gendt 1,493/mi²
36 Borculo 1,458/mi²
37 Scherpenzeel 1,393/mi²
38 Varsseveld 1,378/mi²
39 Bennekom 1,346/mi²
40 Hattem 1,309/mi²
41 Westervoort 1,298/mi²
42 Brummen 1,292/mi²
43 Elst 1,244/mi²
44 Warnsveld 1,243/mi²
45 Opheusden 1,184/mi²
46 Didam 1,164/mi²
47 Silvolde 1,161/mi²
48 Epe 1,139/mi²
49 Groesbeek 1,108/mi²
50 Eerbeek 1,089/mi²
51 Voorthuizen 1,077/mi²
52 Apeldoorn 1,055/mi²
53 Kerkdriel 1,046/mi²
54 Valburg 1,002/mi²
55 Nunspeet 989/mi²
56 Druten 980/mi²
57 Nijkerk 940/mi²
58 Gorssel 808/mi²
59 Wehl 773/mi²
60 Aalten 734/mi²
61 Rheden 672/mi²
62 Putten 639/mi²
63 Lunteren 638/mi²
64 Neede 622/mi²
65 Vaassen 616/mi²
66 Lindenholt 535/mi²
67 Voorst 508/mi²
68 Zelhem 490/mi²
69 t Harde 487/mi²
70 Lochem 480/mi²
71 Leesten 480/mi²
72 Veldhuizen 403/mi²
73 Ruurlo 381/mi²
74 Heerde 367/mi²
75 Eibergen 363/mi²
76 Hatert 339/mi²
77 Vorden 324/mi²
78 Ermelo 268/mi²
79 Orden 261/mi²
80 Woudhuis 260/mi²
81 Matenveld 241/mi²
82 Hengstdal 233/mi²
83 Matendonk 213/mi²
84 Doornsteeg 132/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Gelderland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Hengelo leads with 13,864 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. Hengelo has 13,864 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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