Most Dense in Palestinian Territory

Top 72 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Palestinian Territory

1 Al Burayj GZ 194,444/mi²
2 Balāţah WE 171,460/mi²
3 An Nuşayrāt GZ 157,057/mi²
4 Gaza GZ 43,126/mi²
5 ‘Awartā WE 33,591/mi²
6 Nablus WE 15,861/mi²
7 Jabālyā GZ 12,755/mi²
8 Dayr al Ghuşūn WE 11,931/mi²
9 Oranit WE 11,194/mi²
10 Givat Zeev WE 9,850/mi²
11 Ad Dawḩah WE 9,536/mi²
12 Dayr al Balaḩ GZ 8,759/mi²
13 Beit El WE 7,964/mi²
14 Bayt Lāhyā GZ 7,887/mi²
15 Hebron WE 7,531/mi²
16 Khān Yūnis GZ 7,347/mi²
17 Ţūlkarm WE 7,329/mi²
18 Ramallah WE 6,976/mi²
19 Rafaḩ GZ 6,956/mi²
20 Az Zuwāydah GZ 5,872/mi²
21 Al Bīrah WE 5,741/mi²
22 Bayt Sāḩūr WE 5,576/mi²
23 ‘Abasān al Kabīrah GZ 5,022/mi²
24 As Samū‘ WE 4,880/mi²
25 ‘Abasān al Jadīdah GZ 4,826/mi²
26 Efrata WE 4,465/mi²
27 Al Qarārah GZ 4,388/mi²
28 Taffūḩ WE 4,051/mi²
29 Al Khaḑir WE 3,738/mi²
30 Janīn WE 3,466/mi²
31 Ḩizmā WE 3,324/mi²
32 Bethlehem WE 3,109/mi²
33 East Jerusalem WE 2,869/mi²
34 Bet Arye WE 2,763/mi²
35 Bayt Jālā WE 2,686/mi²
36 Ḩablah WE 2,563/mi²
37 Ḩalḩūl WE 1,877/mi²
38 ‘Anātā WE 1,433/mi²
39 Dūrā WE 1,419/mi²
40 Alfei Menasheh WE 1,368/mi²
41 Ma‘ale Adummim WE 1,358/mi²
42 Baytūnyā WE 1,267/mi²
43 Qabāţīyah WE 1,252/mi²
44 Yaţţā WE 1,237/mi²
45 Dhannābah WE 1,146/mi²
46 Qibyah WE 1,121/mi²
47 Abū Dīs WE 1,075/mi²
48 Jericho WE 1,019/mi²
49 Silwād WE 965/mi²
50 Bayt Līd WE 887/mi²
51 Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah WE 809/mi²
52 Bayt Ḩānūn GZ 775/mi²
53 Birqīn WE 765/mi²
54 Karney Shomron WE 694/mi²
55 ‘Aqrabā WE 587/mi²
56 Old City WE 438/mi²
57 Bayt Ḩanīnā WE 328/mi²
58 ‘Aţārūt WE 311/mi²
59 Qalandiyā WE 311/mi²
60 Al Mughrāqah GZ 245/mi²
61 Khuzā‘ah GZ 220/mi²
62 Banī Suhaylā GZ 208/mi²
63 Ţūbās WE 193/mi²
64 An Naşr GZ 164/mi²
65 Wādī al Jawz WE 158/mi²
66 Al Fukhkhārī GZ 124/mi²
67 ‘Anabtā WE 30/mi²
68 Bal‘ā WE 29/mi²
69 Kafr Rā‘ī WE 27/mi²
70 ‘Illār WE 25/mi²
71 Shūkat aş Şūfī GZ 18/mi²
72 Shokat as-Sufi GZ 18/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Palestinian Territory pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Al Burayj leads with 194,444 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. Al Burayj has 194,444 people per square mile - that's roughly 304 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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