Most Dense in Lower Silesia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Lower Silesia

1 Świdnica 6,461/mi²
2 Chojnów 6,229/mi²
3 Wrocław 5,954/mi²
4 Stronie Śląskie 5,394/mi²
5 Zgorzelec 4,888/mi²
6 Głogów 4,739/mi²
7 Lubin 4,448/mi²
8 Oleśnica 4,432/mi²
9 Legnica 4,366/mi²
10 Bolesławiec 4,263/mi²
11 Trzebnica 4,220/mi²
12 Dzierżoniów 4,112/mi²
13 Złotoryja 3,301/mi²
14 Lubań 3,231/mi²
15 Wałbrzych 3,189/mi²
16 Oława 3,150/mi²
17 Strzelin 3,040/mi²
18 Jaworzyna Śląska 3,027/mi²
19 Jawor 2,961/mi²
20 Kąty Wrocławskie 2,929/mi²
21 Żarów 2,774/mi²
22 Chocianów 2,687/mi²
23 Przemków 2,679/mi²
24 Kłodzko 2,602/mi²
25 Kamienna Góra 2,593/mi²
26 Gryfów Śląski 2,495/mi²
27 Polkowice 2,376/mi²
28 Jelcz Laskowice 2,345/mi²
29 Bystrzyca Kłodzka 2,268/mi²
30 Góra 2,120/mi²
31 Milicz 2,116/mi²
32 Bielawa 2,067/mi²
33 Twardogóra 1,994/mi²
34 Strzegom 1,943/mi²
35 Brzeg Dolny 1,922/mi²
36 Jelcz 1,892/mi²
37 Świebodzice 1,889/mi²
38 Jelenia Góra 1,789/mi²
39 Żmigród 1,732/mi²
40 Wołów 1,714/mi²
41 Siechnice 1,660/mi²
42 Środa Śląska 1,651/mi²
43 Oborniki Śląskie 1,637/mi²
44 Syców 1,535/mi²
45 Nowa Ruda 1,487/mi²
46 Pieńsk 1,474/mi²
47 Ziębice 1,408/mi²
48 Boguszów-Gorce 1,404/mi²
49 Lwówek Śląski 1,320/mi²
50 Ścinawa 1,024/mi²
51 Głuszyca 974/mi²
52 Szczawno-Zdrój 942/mi²
53 Polanica-Zdrój 937/mi²
54 Śródmieście 822/mi²
55 Psie Pole 793/mi²
56 Piława Górna 781/mi²
57 Kudowa-Zdrój 735/mi²
58 Bogatynia 719/mi²
59 Kowary 708/mi²
60 Lądek-Zdrój 662/mi²
61 Lubawka 661/mi²
62 Sobótka 568/mi²
64 Piechowice 357/mi²
65 Pieszyce 283/mi²
66 Karłowice-Różanka 264/mi²
68 Ołbin 259/mi²
69 Psie Pole Zawidawie 246/mi²
71 Szklarska Poręba 205/mi²
74 Nadodrze 192/mi²
75 Gajowice 181/mi²
76 Krzyki-Partynice 176/mi²
77 Rejon ulicy Traugutta 171/mi²
80 Gaj 159/mi²
81 Osiedle Kosmonautów 158/mi²
82 Huby 155/mi²
84 Szczepin 153/mi²
85 Kozanów 132/mi²
86 Różanka-Polanka 131/mi²
87 Nowy Dwór 123/mi²
88 Stabłowice 117/mi²
90 Plac Grunwaldzki 109/mi²
91 Grabiszyn-Grabiszynek 109/mi²
92 Muchobór Wielki 109/mi²
93 Krzyki 108/mi²
94 Maślice 106/mi²
95 Karłowice 105/mi²
97 Zgorzelisko 99/mi²
98 Borek 99/mi²
100 Biskupin 94/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lower Silesia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Świdnica leads with 6,461 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. Świdnica has 6,461 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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