Most Dense in Norway

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Most Dense — Norway

1 Straume 46 26,136/mi²

2 Stokke 20 14,216/mi²

3 Kristiansand 42 12,162/mi²

4 Hammerfest 05 10,407/mi²

5 Sandnes 14 9,998/mi²

6 Levanger 21 9,986/mi²

7 Trondheim 21 9,636/mi²

8 Tromsdalen 18 9,428/mi²

9 Hokksund 04 9,413/mi²

10 Stavanger 14 9,328/mi²

11 Bergen 46 8,735/mi²

12 Horten 20 8,137/mi²

13 Tvedestrand 42 7,942/mi²

14 Sortland 09 7,531/mi²

15 Kristiansund 08 7,504/mi²

16 Volda 08 7,403/mi²

17 Sørumsand 01 6,998/mi²

18 Sandefjord 20 6,926/mi²

19 Lillehammer 34 6,639/mi²

20 Tranby 04 6,570/mi²

21 Flekkefjord 42 6,557/mi²

22 Hommersåk 14 6,468/mi²

23 Fredrikstad 13 6,389/mi²

24 Molde 08 6,385/mi²

25 Fetsund 01 6,377/mi²

26 Malvik 21 6,355/mi²

27 Sarpsborg 13 6,321/mi²

28 Grimstad 42 6,238/mi²

29 Bodø 09 6,229/mi²

30 Moss 13 5,977/mi²

31 Stjørdalshalsen 21 5,967/mi²

32 Oslo 12 5,832/mi²

33 Nærbø 14 5,724/mi²

34 Bryne 14 5,718/mi²

35 Melhus 21 5,658/mi²

36 Vennesla 42 5,548/mi²

37 Narvik 09 5,397/mi²

38 Tønsberg 20 5,362/mi²

39 Tromsø 18 5,112/mi²

40 Haugesund 14 5,034/mi²

41 Ålesund 08 4,928/mi²

42 Skien 17 4,912/mi²

43 Førde 46 4,809/mi²

44 Harstad 18 4,806/mi²

45 Namsos 21 4,780/mi²

46 Hommelvik 21 4,753/mi²

47 Tangvall 42 4,728/mi²

48 Egersund 14 4,648/mi²

49 Nesoddtangen 01 4,585/mi²

50 Jørpeland 14 4,576/mi²

51 Røros 21 4,494/mi²

52 Notodden 17 4,446/mi²

53 Ås 01 4,398/mi²

54 Larvik 20 4,394/mi²

55 Knarvik 46 4,384/mi²

56 Mandal 42 4,318/mi²

57 Askim 13 4,304/mi²

58 Kløfta 01 4,275/mi²

59 Indre Arna 46 4,272/mi²

60 Jessheim 01 4,264/mi²

61 Alta 05 4,205/mi²

62 Steinkjer 21 4,186/mi²

63 Mo i Rana 09 4,110/mi²

64 Lillesand 42 4,106/mi²

65 Halden 13 4,024/mi²

66 Kongsvinger 34 4,019/mi²

67 Kragerø 17 3,998/mi²

68 Kopervik 14 3,973/mi²

69 Brumunddal 34 3,950/mi²

70 Vestby 01 3,919/mi²

71 Mosjøen 09 3,901/mi²

72 Hønefoss 04 3,897/mi²

73 Brønnøysund 09 3,881/mi²

74 Leirvik 46 3,737/mi²

75 Søgne 42 3,719/mi²

76 Sandnessjøen 09 3,657/mi²

77 Verdal 21 3,644/mi²

78 Holmestrand 20 3,630/mi²

79 Florø 46 3,624/mi²

80 Voss 46 3,618/mi²

81 Gjøvik 34 3,606/mi²

82 Ulsteinvik 08 3,529/mi²

83 Orkanger 21 3,462/mi²

84 Fauske 09 3,402/mi²

85 Ski 01 3,364/mi²

86 Kongsberg 04 3,352/mi²

87 Mysen 13 3,048/mi²

88 Ørsta 08 3,047/mi²

89 Åkrehamn 14 2,987/mi²

90 Raufoss 34 2,851/mi²

91 Elverum 34 2,845/mi²

92 Råholt 01 2,790/mi²

93 Eidsvoll 01 2,305/mi²

94 Ytrebygda 46 1,619/mi²

95 Drammen 04 655/mi²

96 Lillestrøm 01 352/mi²

97 Asker 01 255/mi²

98 Hamar 34 218/mi²

99 Ask 01 216/mi²

100 Porsgrunn 17 210/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Norway pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Straume leads with 26,136 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. Straume has 26,136 people per square mile — that's roughly 41 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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