Most Dense in Poland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Poland

1 Ochota 78 21,136/mi²
2 Praga Południe 78 20,654/mi²
3 Wola 78 20,285/mi²
4 Suchanino 82 18,557/mi²
5 Ursus 78 18,472/mi²
6 Żoliborz 78 17,300/mi²
7 Świerczewo 87 17,241/mi²
8 Śródmieście 78 17,128/mi²
9 Wrzeszcz 82 16,839/mi²
10 Piecki-Migowo 82 16,625/mi²
11 Mokotów 78 16,569/mi²
12 Praga Północ 78 13,901/mi²
13 Bemowo 78 13,422/mi²
14 Targówek 78 13,342/mi²
15 Siedlce 82 12,842/mi²
16 Brzeźno Gdańskie 82 11,522/mi²
17 Bielany 78 10,773/mi²
18 Piastów 78 10,347/mi²
19 Ząbki 78 10,172/mi²
20 Warsaw 78 9,327/mi²
21 Swarzędz 86 9,300/mi²
22 Ursynów 78 9,033/mi²
23 Świętochłowice 83 8,880/mi²
24 Pruszków 78 8,834/mi²
25 Legionowo 78 8,583/mi²
26 Piaseczno 78 8,232/mi²
27 Józefosław 78 8,003/mi²
28 Mińsk Mazowiecki 78 7,982/mi²
29 Chorzów 83 7,887/mi²
30 Ełk 85 7,446/mi²
31 Białystok 81 7,374/mi²
32 Żyrardów 78 7,107/mi²
33 Kościan 86 7,107/mi²
34 Tczew 82 7,066/mi²
35 Nowy Tomyśl 86 7,023/mi²
36 Wolsztyn 86 6,759/mi²
37 Rawicz 86 6,724/mi²
38 Grodzisk Mazowiecki 78 6,622/mi²
39 Ozimek 79 6,569/mi²
40 Kętrzyn 85 6,544/mi²
41 Września 86 6,501/mi²
42 Ożarów Mazowiecki 78 6,475/mi²
43 Siemianowice Śląskie 83 6,463/mi²
44 Świdnica 72 6,461/mi²
45 Kraków 77 6,370/mi²
46 Luboń 86 6,326/mi²
47 Chojnów 72 6,229/mi²
48 Siedlce 78 6,178/mi²
49 Sulechów 76 6,039/mi²
50 Śrem 86 6,032/mi²
51 Wrocław 72 5,954/mi²
52 Inowrocław 73 5,921/mi²
53 Fordon 73 5,917/mi²
54 Kartuzy 82 5,894/mi²
55 Lublin 75 5,877/mi²
56 Ostróda 85 5,870/mi²
57 Puck 82 5,750/mi²
58 Łódź 74 5,730/mi²
59 Malbork 82 5,685/mi²
60 Łomianki 78 5,594/mi²
61 Brzeg 79 5,581/mi²
62 Bytom 83 5,546/mi²
63 Gryfino 87 5,486/mi²
64 Wołomin 78 5,428/mi²
65 Poznań 86 5,409/mi²
66 Raszyn 78 5,401/mi²
67 Stronie Śląskie 72 5,394/mi²
68 Sztum 82 5,376/mi²
69 Białołeka 78 5,355/mi²
70 Sosnowiec 83 5,288/mi²
71 Szczytno 85 5,268/mi²
72 Giżycko 85 5,267/mi²
73 Biskupiec 85 5,266/mi²
74 Świebodzin 76 5,258/mi²
75 Bartoszyce 85 5,243/mi²
76 Strzelce Krajeńskie 76 5,190/mi²
77 Grójec 78 5,178/mi²
78 Wieliczka 77 5,135/mi²
79 Dobre Miasto 85 5,122/mi²
80 Banino 82 5,081/mi²
81 Zamość 75 5,062/mi²
82 Barcin 73 5,056/mi²
83 Buk 86 5,016/mi²
84 Leszno 86 5,016/mi²
85 Olsztyn 85 5,010/mi²
86 Lębork 82 5,000/mi²
87 Zabrze 83 4,982/mi²
88 Głuchołazy 79 4,978/mi²
89 Bytów 82 4,967/mi²
90 Pruszcz Gdański 82 4,966/mi²
91 Nowy Dwór Gdański 82 4,932/mi²
92 Nidzica 85 4,925/mi²
93 Zgorzelec 72 4,888/mi²
94 Wronki 86 4,874/mi²
95 Goleniów 87 4,872/mi²
96 Płońsk 78 4,866/mi²
97 Gostyń 86 4,847/mi²
98 Chojnice 82 4,831/mi²
99 Świdnik 75 4,820/mi²
100 Sopot 82 4,808/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Poland pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Ochota leads with 21,136 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. Ochota has 21,136 people per square mile - that's roughly 33 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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