Most Dense in Silesia

Top 74 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Silesia

1 Świętochłowice 10,817/mi²

2 Chorzów 8,841/mi²

3 Siemianowice Śląskie 7,423/mi²

4 Bytom 7,057/mi²

5 Sosnowiec 6,465/mi²

6 Zabrze 6,191/mi²

7 Ruda Śląska 4,854/mi²

8 Czeladź 4,661/mi²

9 Katowice 4,513/mi²

10 Tychy 4,124/mi²

11 Będzin 4,036/mi²

12 Częstochowa 4,023/mi²

13 Piekary Śląskie 3,870/mi²

14 Gliwice 3,847/mi²

15 Rydułtowy 3,780/mi²

16 Bielsko-Biala 3,658/mi²

17 Cieszyn 3,212/mi²

18 Radzionków 3,197/mi²

19 Knurów 3,032/mi²

20 Pszczyna 2,996/mi²

21 Jastrzębie Zdrój 2,908/mi²

22 Mysłowice 2,841/mi²

23 Łaziska Górne 2,837/mi²

24 Czechowice-Dziedzice 2,726/mi²

25 Radlin 2,597/mi²

26 Wodzisław Śląski 2,585/mi²

27 Żory 2,517/mi²

28 Rybnik 2,494/mi²

29 Łazy 2,120/mi²

30 Racibórz 2,020/mi²

31 Czerwionka-Leszczyny 1,978/mi²

32 Tarnowskie Góry 1,881/mi²

33 Wojkowice 1,807/mi²

34 Pszów 1,780/mi²

35 Żywiec 1,647/mi²

36 Jaworzno 1,640/mi²

37 Zawiercie 1,615/mi²

38 Dąbrowa Górnicza 1,603/mi²

39 Pyskowice 1,545/mi²

40 Pawłowice 1,425/mi²

41 Lędziny 1,319/mi²

42 Mikołów 1,269/mi²

43 Bieruń 1,258/mi²

44 Myszków 1,171/mi²

45 Markłowice 1,067/mi²

46 Łodygowice 1,007/mi²

47 Kozy 961/mi²

48 Wola 883/mi²

49 Zebrzydowice 838/mi²

50 Ornontowice 836/mi²

51 Jaworze 817/mi²

52 Chełm Śląski 812/mi²

53 Czaniec 749/mi²

54 Imielin 745/mi²

55 Kłobuck 705/mi²

56 Blachownia 702/mi²

57 Ustroń 686/mi²

58 Lubliniec 686/mi²

59 Wilkowice 659/mi²

60 Skoczów 606/mi²

61 Orzesze 570/mi²

62 Poręba 564/mi²

63 Sławków 488/mi²

64 Koniecpol 448/mi²

65 Kuźnia Raciborska 446/mi²

66 Szczyrk 388/mi²

67 Siewierz 367/mi²

68 Miasteczko Śląskie 269/mi²

69 Wisła 268/mi²

70 Goczałkowice Zdrój 214/mi²

71 Kalety 199/mi²

72 Brenna 194/mi²

73 Niedobczyce 168/mi²

74 Murcki 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Silesia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Świętochłowice leads with 10,817 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. Świętochłowice has 10,817 people per square mile — that's roughly 17 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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