Most Dense in Gelderland

Top 77 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Gelderland

1 Zaltbommel 6,252/mi²

2 Nijmegen 5,886/mi²

3 Lichtenvoorde 4,392/mi²

4 Arnhem 4,143/mi²

5 Tiel 3,917/mi²

6 Dinxperlo 3,662/mi²

7 Elburg 3,575/mi²

8 Geldermalsen 3,496/mi²

9 Ulft 3,492/mi²

10 Lent 3,319/mi²

11 Duiven 3,188/mi²

12 Velp 2,940/mi²

13 Beuningen 2,938/mi²

14 Wageningen 2,837/mi²

15 Groenlo 2,755/mi²

16 Winterswijk 2,638/mi²

17 Huissen 2,637/mi²

18 Oosterbeek 2,572/mi²

19 Wisch 2,509/mi²

20 Dieren 2,348/mi²

21 Doesburg 2,305/mi²

22 Doetinchem 2,256/mi²

23 Zevenaar 2,228/mi²

24 Culemborg 2,224/mi²

25 Wijchen 2,191/mi²

26 Zutphen 2,188/mi²

27 Twello 2,093/mi²

28 Harderwijk 2,093/mi²

29 Ede 1,869/mi²

30 Barneveld 1,783/mi²

31 Renkum 1,570/mi²

32 Elst 1,527/mi²

33 Bemmel 1,482/mi²

34 Borculo 1,441/mi²

35 Scherpenzeel 1,393/mi²

36 Bennekom 1,346/mi²

37 Westervoort 1,298/mi²

38 Brummen 1,292/mi²

39 Hattem 1,272/mi²

40 Varsseveld 1,253/mi²

41 Didam 1,249/mi²

42 Warnsveld 1,243/mi²

43 Opheusden 1,184/mi²

44 Gendt 1,146/mi²

45 Epe 1,139/mi²

46 Groesbeek 1,101/mi²

47 Eerbeek 1,089/mi²

48 Voorthuizen 1,077/mi²

49 Kerkdriel 1,046/mi²

50 Apeldoorn 1,038/mi²

51 Nunspeet 989/mi²

52 Druten 980/mi²

53 Nijkerk 940/mi²

54 Wehl 773/mi²

55 Rheden 672/mi²

56 Putten 639/mi²

57 Lunteren 638/mi²

58 Vaassen 616/mi²

59 Lindenholt 535/mi²

60 Aalten 511/mi²

61 t Harde 487/mi²

62 Lochem 480/mi²

63 Leesten 480/mi²

64 Neede 435/mi²

65 Veldhuizen 403/mi²

66 Heerde 367/mi²

67 Eibergen 363/mi²

68 Hatert 339/mi²

69 Ruurlo 280/mi²

70 Ermelo 268/mi²

71 Orden 261/mi²

72 Woudhuis 260/mi²

73 Zelhem 252/mi²

74 Matenveld 241/mi²

75 Hengstdal 233/mi²

76 Matendonk 213/mi²

77 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. Zaltbommel leads with 6,252 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. Zaltbommel has 6,252 people per square mile — that's roughly 10 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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