Most Dense in Overijssel

Top 33 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Overijssel

1 Deventer 5,185/mi²

2 Oldenzaal 4,539/mi²

3 Almelo 3,690/mi²

4 Hengelo 3,451/mi²

5 Hasselt 3,378/mi²

6 Borne 3,330/mi²

7 Steenwijk 3,017/mi²

8 Rijssen 2,869/mi²

9 Delden 2,836/mi²

10 Enschede 2,813/mi²

11 Goor 2,665/mi²

12 Tubbergen 2,561/mi²

13 Losser 2,512/mi²

14 Zwolle 2,246/mi²

15 IJsselmuiden 1,752/mi²

16 Nijverdal 1,534/mi²

17 Wierden 1,516/mi²

18 Vroomshoop 1,210/mi²

19 Dedemsvaart 915/mi²

20 Raalte 890/mi²

21 Kampen 784/mi²

22 Genemuiden 771/mi²

23 Heino 746/mi²

24 Haaksbergen 593/mi²

25 Dalfsen 578/mi²

26 Staphorst 494/mi²

27 Vriezenveen 478/mi²

28 Hardenberg 473/mi²

29 Bathmen 442/mi²

30 Ommen 362/mi²

31 Wijhe 239/mi²

32 Aalanden 231/mi²

33 Frankhuis 106/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Overijssel pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Deventer leads with 5,185 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. Deventer has 5,185 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 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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