Most Dense in Nova Scotia

Top 73 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Nova Scotia

1 Sydney 9,669/mi²

2 Lower Sackville 5,706/mi²

3 Dartmouth 2,793/mi²

4 New Glasgow 2,464/mi²

5 Wolfville 2,029/mi²

6 Amherst 2,019/mi²

7 Bridgewater 1,670/mi²

8 Sydney Mines 1,497/mi²

9 Glace Bay 1,475/mi²

10 Bible Hill 1,368/mi²

11 Greenwood 1,352/mi²

12 Bedford 1,109/mi²

13 New Waterford 1,100/mi²

14 Kentville 1,005/mi²

15 North Sydney 993/mi²

16 Forest Hills 965/mi²

17 Truro 894/mi²

18 Princeville 853/mi²

19 Eastern Passage 784/mi²

20 Fall River 617/mi²

21 Willowdale 606/mi²

22 Woodlawn 551/mi²

23 Downtown Halifax 494/mi²

24 Millview 474/mi²

25 Halifax West End 438/mi²

26 Halifax South End 385/mi²

27 Armdale 319/mi²

28 Halifax North End 288/mi²

29 Timberlea 282/mi²

30 Albro Lake 234/mi²

31 Woodside 230/mi²

32 Manor Park 213/mi²

33 Halifax 208/mi²

34 Burnside 207/mi²

35 Spryfield 195/mi²

36 Rockingham 195/mi²

37 Enfield 193/mi²

38 Port Wallace 192/mi²

39 Harbourview 183/mi²

40 Hammonds Plains 176/mi²

41 Downtown Dartmouth 174/mi²

42 Fairview 166/mi²

43 Imperoyal 141/mi²

44 Quinpool District 140/mi²

45 Beaver Bank 132/mi²

46 Westmount 123/mi²

47 Williams Lake 121/mi²

48 Convoy Place 108/mi²

49 Clayton Park 100/mi²

50 Cape Breton 100/mi²

51 Kings, Subd. B 89/mi²

52 Kings, Subd. C 89/mi²

53 Annapolis, Subd. C 66/mi²

54 Kings, Subd. D 52/mi²

55 Kings, Subd. A 47/mi²

56 Colchester, Subd. B 41/mi²

57 West Hants 40/mi²

58 East Hants 33/mi²

59 Antigonish, Subd. B 31/mi²

60 Barrington 27/mi²

61 Annapolis, Subd. A 25/mi²

62 Antigonish, Subd. A 25/mi²

63 Chester 25/mi²

64 Clare 23/mi²

65 Colchester, Subd. C 22/mi²

66 Pictou, Subd. B 21/mi²

67 Pictou, Subd. A 21/mi²

68 Pictou, Subd. C 17/mi²

69 Cumberland, Subd. C 17/mi²

70 Cumberland, Subd. B 15/mi²

71 Argyle 14/mi²

72 Queens 11/mi²

73 Inverness, Subd. A 7/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nova Scotia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sydney leads with 9,669 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. Sydney has 9,669 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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