Most Dense in Silesia

Top 77 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Silesia

1 Świętochłowice 8,880/mi²
2 Chorzów 7,887/mi²
3 Siemianowice Śląskie 6,463/mi²
4 Bytom 5,546/mi²
5 Sosnowiec 5,288/mi²
6 Zabrze 4,982/mi²
7 Czeladź 4,661/mi²
8 Katowice 4,374/mi²
9 Ruda Śląska 4,351/mi²
10 Tychy 3,890/mi²
11 Będzin 3,860/mi²
12 Rydułtowy 3,584/mi²
13 Bielsko-Biala 3,422/mi²
14 Gliwice 3,367/mi²
15 Piekary Śląskie 3,360/mi²
16 Częstochowa 3,320/mi²
17 Cieszyn 3,065/mi²
18 Pszczyna 3,029/mi²
19 Radzionków 3,027/mi²
20 Mysłowice 2,815/mi²
21 Łaziska Górne 2,786/mi²
22 Knurów 2,784/mi²
23 Czechowice-Dziedzice 2,770/mi²
24 Radlin 2,597/mi²
25 Jastrzębie Zdrój 2,513/mi²
26 Żory 2,462/mi²
27 Wodzisław Śląski 2,398/mi²
28 Rybnik 2,341/mi²
29 Łazy 1,950/mi²
30 Tarnowskie Góry 1,892/mi²
31 Czerwionka-Leszczyny 1,859/mi²
32 Racibórz 1,771/mi²
33 Wojkowice 1,742/mi²
34 Pszów 1,687/mi²
35 Żywiec 1,555/mi²
36 Dąbrowa Górnicza 1,547/mi²
37 Jaworzno 1,475/mi²
38 Zawiercie 1,449/mi²
39 Pyskowice 1,413/mi²
40 Mikołów 1,349/mi²
41 Lędziny 1,337/mi²
42 Pawłowice 1,303/mi²
43 Jasienica 1,243/mi²
44 Bieruń 1,222/mi²
45 Łodygowice 1,117/mi²
46 Markłowice 1,106/mi²
47 Myszków 1,071/mi²
48 Kozy 1,055/mi²
49 Pisarzowice 1,047/mi²
50 Ornontowice 976/mi²
51 Ligota 930/mi²
52 Zebrzydowice 888/mi²
53 Wola 883/mi²
54 Imielin 862/mi²
55 Jaworze 817/mi²
56 Chełm Śląski 812/mi²
57 Czaniec 784/mi²
58 Ustroń 707/mi²
59 Kłobuck 682/mi²
60 Lubliniec 676/mi²
61 Orzesze 669/mi²
62 Blachownia 662/mi²
63 Wilkowice 659/mi²
64 Skoczów 566/mi²
65 Poręba 536/mi²
66 Sławków 491/mi²
67 Koniecpol 396/mi²
68 Siewierz 382/mi²
69 Kalety 371/mi²
70 Szczyrk 364/mi²
71 Istebna 288/mi²
72 Miasteczko Śląskie 271/mi²
73 Wisła 256/mi²
74 Goczałkowice Zdrój 224/mi²
75 Kobiór 215/mi²
76 Brenna 213/mi²
77 Niedobczyce 168/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 8,880 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 8,880 people per square mile - that's roughly 14 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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