Most Dense in South Holland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - South Holland

1 Alblasserdam 41,094/mi²
2 Feijenoord 31,904/mi²
3 Katwijk aan Zee 29,000/mi²
4 The Hague 14,475/mi²
5 Leiden 13,881/mi²
6 Capelle aan den IJssel 11,314/mi²
7 Voorburg 11,192/mi²
8 Delft 10,771/mi²
9 Schiedam 10,323/mi²
10 Bolnes 9,935/mi²
11 Rijswijk 9,878/mi²
12 Hoogvliet 8,894/mi²
13 Zoetermeer 8,754/mi²
14 Gouda 8,753/mi²
15 Maassluis 8,563/mi²
16 Krimpen aan den IJssel 8,525/mi²
17 Oegstgeest 8,355/mi²
18 Papendrecht 7,733/mi²
19 Vlaardingen 7,163/mi²
20 Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht 6,737/mi²
21 Spijkenisse 6,249/mi²
22 Leiderdorp 5,837/mi²
23 Rijnsburg 5,821/mi²
24 Sassenheim 5,815/mi²
25 Barendrecht 5,798/mi²
26 Nootdorp 5,764/mi²
27 Voorschoten 5,738/mi²
28 Zwijndrecht 5,726/mi²
29 Rotterdam 5,388/mi²
30 Rozenburg 4,962/mi²
31 Alphen aan den Rijn 4,853/mi²
32 Sliedrecht 4,819/mi²
33 Ridderkerk 4,772/mi²
34 Schoonhoven 4,432/mi²
35 Hillegom 4,269/mi²
36 Gorinchem 3,847/mi²
37 Lisse 3,707/mi²
38 Dordrecht 3,179/mi²
39 Naaldwijk 2,989/mi²
40 Oud-Beijerland 2,878/mi²
41 Voorhout 2,854/mi²
42 Rhoon 2,812/mi²
43 Waddinxveen 2,761/mi²
45 Poeldijk 2,339/mi²
46 Bergschenhoek 2,297/mi²
47 Boskoop 2,184/mi²
48 Benthuizen 2,074/mi²
49 Nieuw-Lekkerland 1,935/mi²
50 Hoek van Holland 1,901/mi²
51 De Lier 1,675/mi²
52 Honselersdijk 1,637/mi²
53 Monster 1,613/mi²
54 Berkel en Rodenrijs 1,593/mi²
55 Pijnacker 1,583/mi²
56 's-Gravenzande 1,575/mi²
57 Merenwijk 1,545/mi²
58 Liesveld 1,401/mi²
59 Bodegraven 1,208/mi²
60 Bloemendaal 1,204/mi²
61 Noordwijkerhout 1,190/mi²
62 Wassenaar 1,117/mi²
63 Bleiswijk 1,111/mi²
64 Schipluiden 1,094/mi²
65 Hellevoetsluis 941/mi²
66 s-Gravendeel 939/mi²
67 Middelharnis 875/mi²
68 Noord-Hofland 864/mi²
69 Warmond 858/mi²
70 Ter Aar 772/mi²
71 Maasland 760/mi²
72 Oostvoorne 732/mi²
73 Slikkerveer 723/mi²
74 Reeuwijk 687/mi²
75 Noordwijk-Binnen 671/mi²
76 Katwijk aan den Rijn 665/mi²
77 Ypenburg 550/mi²
78 Neder-Hardinxveld 508/mi²
79 Giessendam 498/mi²
80 Groot IJsselmonde 497/mi²
81 Strijen 492/mi²
82 Hoge Mors 473/mi²
83 Ommoord 444/mi²
84 Scheveningen 422/mi²
85 Driemanspolder 370/mi²
86 Groenswaard 359/mi²
87 Palenstein 355/mi²
88 Dirksland 294/mi²
89 Schiebroek 288/mi²
90 Lombardijen 244/mi²
91 Vreewijk 243/mi²
92 Bloemhof 242/mi²
93 Zuidwijk 221/mi²
94 Pendrecht 210/mi²
95 Carnisse 198/mi²
96 Goedereede 195/mi²
97 Spangen 182/mi²
98 's-Gravenland 177/mi²
99 Statenkwartier 170/mi²
100 Delfshaven 128/mi²

The most densely populated cities in South Holland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Alblasserdam leads with 41,094 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. Alblasserdam has 41,094 people per square mile - that's roughly 64 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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