Most Dense in West Bank

Top 52 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - West Bank

1 Balāţah 171,460/mi²
2 ‘Awartā 33,591/mi²
3 Nablus 15,861/mi²
4 Dayr al Ghuşūn 11,931/mi²
5 Oranit 11,194/mi²
6 Givat Zeev 9,850/mi²
7 Ad Dawḩah 9,536/mi²
8 Beit El 7,964/mi²
9 Hebron 7,531/mi²
10 Ţūlkarm 7,329/mi²
11 Ramallah 6,976/mi²
12 Al Bīrah 5,741/mi²
13 Bayt Sāḩūr 5,576/mi²
14 As Samū‘ 4,880/mi²
15 Efrata 4,465/mi²
16 Taffūḩ 4,051/mi²
17 Al Khaḑir 3,738/mi²
18 Janīn 3,466/mi²
19 Ḩizmā 3,324/mi²
20 Bethlehem 3,109/mi²
21 East Jerusalem 2,869/mi²
22 Bet Arye 2,763/mi²
23 Bayt Jālā 2,686/mi²
24 Ḩablah 2,563/mi²
25 Ḩalḩūl 1,877/mi²
26 ‘Anātā 1,433/mi²
27 Dūrā 1,419/mi²
28 Alfei Menasheh 1,368/mi²
29 Ma‘ale Adummim 1,358/mi²
30 Baytūnyā 1,267/mi²
31 Qabāţīyah 1,252/mi²
32 Yaţţā 1,237/mi²
33 Dhannābah 1,146/mi²
34 Qibyah 1,121/mi²
35 Abū Dīs 1,075/mi²
36 Jericho 1,019/mi²
37 Silwād 965/mi²
38 Bayt Līd 887/mi²
39 Az̧ Z̧āhirīyah 809/mi²
40 Birqīn 765/mi²
41 Karney Shomron 694/mi²
42 ‘Aqrabā 587/mi²
43 Old City 438/mi²
44 Bayt Ḩanīnā 328/mi²
45 Qalandiyā 311/mi²
46 ‘Aţārūt 311/mi²
47 Ţūbās 193/mi²
48 Wādī al Jawz 158/mi²
49 ‘Anabtā 30/mi²
50 Bal‘ā 29/mi²
51 Kafr Rā‘ī 27/mi²
52 ‘Illār 25/mi²

The most densely populated cities in West Bank pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Balāţah leads with 171,460 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. Balāţah has 171,460 people per square mile - that's roughly 268 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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