Most Dense in North Brabant

Top 94 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — North Brabant

1 Rijen 9,328/mi²

2 's-Hertogenbosch 7,000/mi²

3 Tilburg 6,927/mi²

4 Eindhoven 6,871/mi²

5 Geldrop 5,417/mi²

6 Waalwijk 5,201/mi²

7 Sint Willebrord 5,152/mi²

8 Oss 5,106/mi²

9 Dinteloord 5,105/mi²

10 Breda 3,706/mi²

11 Grave 3,682/mi²

12 Cranendonck 3,677/mi²

13 Helmond 3,547/mi²

14 Loon op Zand 2,999/mi²

15 Oosterhout 2,794/mi²

16 Boxmeer 2,298/mi²

17 Made 2,268/mi²

18 Dongen 2,220/mi²

19 Best 2,152/mi²

20 Vught 2,117/mi²

21 Uden 2,011/mi²

22 Roosendaal 1,879/mi²

23 Bergen op Zoom 1,842/mi²

24 Geertruidenberg 1,826/mi²

25 Halsteren 1,620/mi²

26 Sleeuwijk 1,579/mi²

27 Eersel 1,574/mi²

28 Oudenbosch 1,545/mi²

29 Goirle 1,537/mi²

30 Gemert 1,496/mi²

31 Teteringen 1,461/mi²

32 Steenbergen 1,440/mi²

33 Oisterwijk 1,436/mi²

34 Mierlo 1,347/mi²

35 Schijndel 1,335/mi²

36 Boxtel 1,230/mi²

37 Prinsenbeek 1,221/mi²

38 Heesch 1,215/mi²

39 Bavel 1,213/mi²

40 Meerhoven 1,208/mi²

41 Veghel 1,201/mi²

42 Nuenen 1,153/mi²

43 Raamsdonksveer 1,030/mi²

44 Udenhout 1,007/mi²

45 Valkenswaard 988/mi²

46 Coevering 967/mi²

47 Berghem 934/mi²

48 Waalre 853/mi²

49 Terheijden 813/mi²

50 Aalburg 812/mi²

51 Hoogerheide 789/mi²

52 Budel 784/mi²

53 Bladel 776/mi²

54 Aarle-Rixtel 759/mi²

55 Oud Gastel 759/mi²

56 Waspik 711/mi²

57 Zundert 675/mi²

58 Beek 651/mi²

59 Sint-Oedenrode 612/mi²

60 Nistelrode 595/mi²

61 Boekel 591/mi²

62 Reusel 588/mi²

63 Bergeijk 572/mi²

64 Heeze 560/mi²

65 Mill 558/mi²

66 Tongelre 545/mi²

67 Maaspoort 520/mi²

68 Klundert 506/mi²

69 Schaijk 506/mi²

70 Hilvarenbeek 488/mi²

71 Heeswijk-Dinther 458/mi²

72 Someren 436/mi²

73 Gilze 412/mi²

74 Asten 401/mi²

75 Korvel 391/mi²

76 Veldhoven 386/mi²

77 Zeelst 382/mi²

78 Oirschot 356/mi²

79 Hoge Vucht 329/mi²

80 De Kruiskamp 258/mi²

81 Groenewoud 241/mi²

82 Broekhoven 232/mi²

83 Werkendam 211/mi²

84 Baarle-Nassau 198/mi²

85 De Reit 191/mi²

86 De Blaak 187/mi²

87 De Doornakkers 176/mi²

88 Princenhage 175/mi²

89 Grasrijk 149/mi²

90 Woenselse Heide 144/mi²

91 Vaartbroek 144/mi²

92 Ginneken 110/mi²

93 Zandberg 109/mi²

94 Heusdenhout 106/mi²

The most densely populated cities in North Brabant pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Rijen leads with 9,328 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. Rijen has 9,328 people per square mile — that's roughly 15 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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