Most Dense in Poland

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Poland

1 Ochota 78 22,073/mi²

2 Praga Północ 78 21,132/mi²

3 Praga Południe 78 20,814/mi²

4 Wola 78 18,946/mi²

5 Szerszenie 81 18,182/mi²

6 Świerczewo 87 17,241/mi²

7 Suchanino 82 17,120/mi²

8 Wrzeszcz 82 16,839/mi²

9 Śródmieście 78 16,631/mi²

10 Piecki-Migowo 82 16,569/mi²

11 Mokotów 78 15,913/mi²

12 Żoliborz 78 15,576/mi²

13 Targówek 78 13,292/mi²

14 Ursus 78 13,098/mi²

15 Bemowo 78 12,869/mi²

16 Siedlce 82 12,473/mi²

17 Świętochłowice 83 10,817/mi²

18 Bielany 78 10,561/mi²

19 Brzeźno Gdańskie 82 10,417/mi²

20 Piastów 78 10,351/mi²

21 Swarzędz 86 9,210/mi²

22 Ursynów 78 8,857/mi²

23 Chorzów 83 8,841/mi²

24 Warsaw 78 8,524/mi²

25 Legionowo 78 8,191/mi²

26 Ozimek 79 7,970/mi²

27 Nowy Tomyśl 86 7,552/mi²

28 Białystok 81 7,508/mi²

29 Pruszków 78 7,493/mi²

30 Żyrardów 78 7,433/mi²

31 Siemianowice Śląskie 83 7,423/mi²

32 Wolsztyn 86 7,400/mi²

33 Mińsk Mazowiecki 78 7,303/mi²

34 Kościan 86 7,129/mi²

35 Świdnica 72 7,117/mi²

36 Rawicz 86 7,079/mi²

37 Tczew 82 7,066/mi²

38 Bytom 83 7,057/mi²

39 Chojnów 72 6,931/mi²

40 Ełk 85 6,877/mi²

41 Kętrzyn 85 6,870/mi²

42 Sulechów 76 6,788/mi²

43 Inowrocław 73 6,604/mi²

44 Sosnowiec 83 6,465/mi²

45 Stronie Śląskie 72 6,450/mi²

46 Kraków 77 6,370/mi²

47 Śrem 86 6,361/mi²

48 Siedlce 78 6,245/mi²

49 Kartuzy 82 6,225/mi²

50 Zabrze 83 6,191/mi²

51 Brzeg 79 6,191/mi²

52 Ostróda 85 6,140/mi²

53 Szczytno 85 6,128/mi²

54 Puck 82 6,040/mi²

55 Wrocław 72 5,945/mi²

56 Fordon 73 5,917/mi²

57 Lublin 75 5,906/mi²

58 Września 86 5,834/mi²

59 Piaseczno 78 5,749/mi²

60 Gryfino 87 5,749/mi²

61 Głuchołazy 79 5,727/mi²

62 Łódź 74 5,703/mi²

63 Zamość 75 5,639/mi²

64 Dobre Miasto 85 5,593/mi²

65 Giżycko 85 5,592/mi²

66 Nidzica 85 5,555/mi²

67 Malbork 82 5,545/mi²

68 Pabianice 74 5,537/mi²

69 Andrychów 77 5,530/mi²

70 Bartoszyce 85 5,525/mi²

71 Sztum 82 5,518/mi²

72 Wołomin 78 5,470/mi²

73 Ząbki 78 5,459/mi²

74 Kluczbork 79 5,446/mi²

75 Zgorzelec 72 5,424/mi²

76 Barcin 73 5,410/mi²

77 Biskupiec 85 5,358/mi²

78 Buk 86 5,353/mi²

79 Świebodzin 76 5,346/mi²

80 Raszyn 78 5,345/mi²

81 Poznań 86 5,303/mi²

82 Sopot 82 5,247/mi²

83 Radom 78 5,245/mi²

84 Grodzisk Mazowiecki 78 5,242/mi²

85 Strzelce Krajeńskie 76 5,224/mi²

86 Leszno 86 5,160/mi²

87 Wronki 86 5,117/mi²

88 Chełmża 73 5,100/mi²

89 Lębork 82 5,096/mi²

90 Świdnik 75 5,095/mi²

91 Luboń 86 5,063/mi²

92 Nowy Dwór Gdański 82 5,037/mi²

93 Miastko 82 5,002/mi²

94 Olsztyn 85 4,997/mi²

95 Gostyń 86 4,981/mi²

96 Ostrołęka 78 4,971/mi²

97 Płońsk 78 4,959/mi²

98 Pisz 85 4,957/mi²

99 Goleniów 87 4,946/mi²

100 Gdynia 82 4,931/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 22,073 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 22,073 people per square mile — that's roughly 34 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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