Most Dense in Lesser Poland

Top 52 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Lesser Poland

1 Kraków 6,370/mi²

2 Andrychów 5,530/mi²

3 Tarnów 4,215/mi²

4 Wadowice 3,840/mi²

5 Nowy Sącz 3,834/mi²

6 Olkusz 3,813/mi²

7 Brzesko 3,723/mi²

8 Wieliczka 3,606/mi²

9 Gorlice 3,144/mi²

10 Sulęcin 3,048/mi²

11 Skawina 2,986/mi²

12 Oświęcim 2,921/mi²

13 Chełmek 2,822/mi²

14 Chrzanów 2,725/mi²

15 Bochnia 2,529/mi²

16 Wolbrom 2,339/mi²

17 Proszowice 2,211/mi²

18 Kęty 2,156/mi²

19 Limanowa 2,008/mi²

20 Miechów 1,751/mi²

21 Nowy Targ 1,712/mi²

22 Trzebinia 1,559/mi²

23 Stary Sącz 1,547/mi²

24 Krzeszowice 1,535/mi²

25 Myślenice 1,522/mi²

26 Brzeszcze 1,478/mi²

27 Muszyna 1,398/mi²

28 Libiąż 1,288/mi²

29 Dąbrowa Tarnowska 1,267/mi²

30 Dobczyce 1,232/mi²

31 Sułkowice 1,000/mi²

32 Tuchów 953/mi²

33 Rabka-Zdrój 925/mi²

34 Sucha Beskidzka 925/mi²

35 Grybów 917/mi²

36 Niepołomice 897/mi²

37 Zakopane 841/mi²

38 Krynica-Zdrój 791/mi²

39 Maków Podhalański 742/mi²

40 Mszana Dolna 717/mi²

41 Osiek 665/mi²

42 Jordanów 640/mi²

43 Chocznia 612/mi²

44 Klucze 552/mi²

45 Szczawnica 475/mi²

46 Wieprz 462/mi²

47 Bukowno 444/mi²

48 Piwniczna-Zdrój 392/mi²

49 Bieńczyce 317/mi²

50 Stryszawa 222/mi²

51 Grzegórzki 215/mi²

52 Zawoja 160/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lesser Poland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kraków leads with 6,370 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. Kraków has 6,370 people per square mile — that's roughly 10 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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