Most Dense in South Holland

Top 98 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — South Holland

1 Katwijk aan Zee 29,000/mi²

2 Leiden 13,391/mi²

3 The Hague 12,518/mi²

4 Capelle aan den IJssel 10,967/mi²

5 Bolnes 9,935/mi²

6 Voorburg 9,870/mi²

7 Schiedam 9,823/mi²

8 Delft 9,356/mi²

9 Gouda 8,753/mi²

10 Hoogvliet 8,738/mi²

11 Rijswijk 8,461/mi²

12 Krimpen aan den IJssel 8,411/mi²

13 Maassluis 8,362/mi²

14 Zoetermeer 8,095/mi²

15 Papendrecht 7,583/mi²

16 Vlaardingen 7,151/mi²

17 Oegstgeest 7,050/mi²

18 Rotterdam 7,041/mi²

19 Spijkenisse 6,249/mi²

20 Sassenheim 6,059/mi²

21 Nootdorp 5,764/mi²

22 Zwijndrecht 5,726/mi²

23 Leiderdorp 5,536/mi²

24 Voorschoten 5,026/mi²

25 Rozenburg 4,948/mi²

26 Sliedrecht 4,819/mi²

27 Alblasserdam 4,753/mi²

28 Alphen aan den Rijn 4,737/mi²

29 Ridderkerk 4,621/mi²

30 Barendrecht 4,609/mi²

31 Schoonhoven 4,592/mi²

32 Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht 4,532/mi²

33 Gorinchem 3,847/mi²

34 Lisse 3,600/mi²

35 Hillegom 3,542/mi²

36 Rijnsburg 3,133/mi²

37 Dordrecht 3,106/mi²

38 Naaldwijk 2,989/mi²

39 Feijenoord 2,922/mi²

40 Bergschenhoek 2,883/mi²

41 Oud-Beijerland 2,878/mi²

42 Rhoon 2,812/mi²

43 Poeldijk 2,339/mi²

44 Waddinxveen 2,232/mi²

45 Boskoop 2,184/mi²

46 Benthuizen 2,074/mi²

47 Nieuw-Lekkerland 1,934/mi²

48 Berkel en Rodenrijs 1,894/mi²

49 Hoek van Holland 1,728/mi²

50 De Lier 1,675/mi²

51 Honselersdijk 1,637/mi²

52 Monster 1,613/mi²

53 Pijnacker 1,583/mi²

54 's-Gravenzande 1,577/mi²

55 Merenwijk 1,545/mi²

56 Liesveld 1,401/mi²

57 Bodegraven 1,305/mi²

58 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel 1,229/mi²

59 Bloemendaal 1,204/mi²

60 Noordwijkerhout 1,190/mi²

61 Bleiswijk 1,143/mi²

62 Wassenaar 1,051/mi²

63 s-Gravendeel 967/mi²

64 Hellevoetsluis 941/mi²

65 Middelharnis 875/mi²

66 Noord-Hofland 864/mi²

67 Ter Aar 818/mi²

68 Slikkerveer 723/mi²

69 Noordwijk-Binnen 671/mi²

70 Katwijk aan den Rijn 665/mi²

71 Reeuwijk 662/mi²

72 Ypenburg 550/mi²

73 Strijen 524/mi²

74 Neder-Hardinxveld 508/mi²

75 Giessendam 498/mi²

76 Groot IJsselmonde 497/mi²

77 Hoge Mors 473/mi²

78 Ommoord 444/mi²

79 Scheveningen 422/mi²

80 Driemanspolder 370/mi²

81 Groenswaard 359/mi²

82 Palenstein 355/mi²

83 Schiebroek 288/mi²

84 Lombardijen 244/mi²

85 Vreewijk 243/mi²

86 Bloemhof 242/mi²

87 Zuidwijk 221/mi²

88 Pendrecht 210/mi²

89 Carnisse 198/mi²

90 Goedereede 195/mi²

91 Spangen 182/mi²

92 's-Gravenland 177/mi²

93 Statenkwartier 170/mi²

94 Delfshaven 128/mi²

95 Ouddorp 126/mi²

96 Overschie 118/mi²

97 Duindorp 109/mi²

98 Vogelwijk 94/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. Katwijk aan Zee leads with 29,000 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. Katwijk aan Zee has 29,000 people per square mile — that's roughly 45 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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