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Most Dense in Lower Silesia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Lower Silesia

1 Świdnica 7,117/mi²
2 Chojnów 6,931/mi²
3 Stronie Śląskie 6,450/mi²
4 Wrocław 5,945/mi²
5 Zgorzelec 5,424/mi²
6 Lubin 4,926/mi²
7 Legnica 4,880/mi²
8 Głogów 4,823/mi²
9 Bolesławiec 4,618/mi²
10 Oleśnica 4,568/mi²
11 Dzierżoniów 4,409/mi²
12 Wałbrzych 3,892/mi²
13 Trzebnica 3,781/mi²
14 Lubań 3,576/mi²
15 Jawor 3,287/mi²
16 Złotoryja 3,170/mi²
17 Kamienna Góra 3,133/mi²
18 Oława 3,128/mi²
19 Jaworzyna Śląska 3,120/mi²
20 Strzelin 3,106/mi²
21 Przemków 2,976/mi²
22 Chocianów 2,903/mi²
23 Żarów 2,823/mi²
24 Gryfów Śląski 2,691/mi²
25 Kłodzko 2,665/mi²
26 Bystrzyca Kłodzka 2,500/mi²
27 Góra 2,404/mi²
28 Polkowice 2,352/mi²
29 Jelcz Laskowice 2,338/mi²
30 Kąty Wrocławskie 2,211/mi²
31 Milicz 2,170/mi²
32 Twardogóra 2,138/mi²
33 Bielawa 2,091/mi²
34 Świebodzice 1,975/mi²
35 Jelcz 1,892/mi²
36 Brzeg Dolny 1,884/mi²
37 Jelenia Góra 1,835/mi²
38 Bolków 1,786/mi²
39 Nowa Ruda 1,731/mi²
40 Wołów 1,715/mi²
41 Żmigród 1,673/mi²
42 Syców 1,643/mi²
43 Boguszów-Gorce 1,604/mi²
44 Ziębice 1,603/mi²
45 Bierutów 1,568/mi²
46 Środa Śląska 1,545/mi²
47 Oborniki Śląskie 1,518/mi²
48 Pieńsk 1,518/mi²
49 Lwówek Śląski 1,502/mi²
50 Strzegom 1,365/mi²
51 Ścinawa 1,121/mi²
52 Głuszyca 1,102/mi²
53 Polanica-Zdrój 1,048/mi²
54 Szczawno-Zdrój 982/mi²
55 Mysłakowice 870/mi²
56 Piława Górna 859/mi²
57 Śródmieście 822/mi²
58 Psie Pole 793/mi²
59 Lądek-Zdrój 782/mi²
60 Kudowa-Zdrój 777/mi²
61 Kowary 753/mi²
62 Jedlina-Zdrój 751/mi²
63 Lubawka 740/mi²
64 Bogatynia 711/mi²
65 Sobótka 559/mi²
66 Piechowice 389/mi²
67 Pieszyce 383/mi²
69 Karłowice-Różanka 264/mi²
71 Ołbin 259/mi²
72 Psie Pole Zawidawie 246/mi²
73 Szklarska Poręba 241/mi²
77 Nadodrze 192/mi²
78 Gajowice 181/mi²
79 Krzyki-Partynice 176/mi²
80 Rejon ulicy Traugutta 171/mi²
81 Szczytna 169/mi²
84 Gaj 159/mi²
85 Osiedle Kosmonautów 158/mi²
86 Huby 155/mi²
88 Szczepin 153/mi²
89 Kozanów 132/mi²
90 Różanka-Polanka 131/mi²
91 Nowy Dwór 123/mi²
92 Stabłowice 117/mi²
94 Plac Grunwaldzki 109/mi²
95 Grabiszyn-Grabiszynek 109/mi²
96 Muchobór Wielki 109/mi²
97 Krzyki 108/mi²
98 Maślice 106/mi²
99 Karłowice 105/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 7,117 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 7,117 people per square mile — that's roughly 11 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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