Most Dense in Romania

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Romania

1 Sector 5 10 148,270/mi²
2 Sector 3 10 31,184/mi²
3 Puțu cu Salcie 16 29,971/mi²
4 Costeștii din Deal 16 29,971/mi²
5 Produleşti 16 29,971/mi²
6 Sector 2 10 26,356/mi²
7 Zorești 11 22,350/mi²
8 Bucharest 10 19,676/mi²
9 Mărăcineni 03 18,613/mi²
10 Valea Mare-Podgoria 03 18,613/mi²
11 Făgetu 03 18,613/mi²
12 Gliganu de Sus 03 16,034/mi²
13 Șerbănești 03 16,034/mi²
14 Teiș 16 12,153/mi²
15 Doiceşti 16 12,153/mi²
16 Rachieri 30 11,792/mi²
17 Corlătești 30 11,792/mi²
18 Moara Nouă 30 11,792/mi²
19 Pantazi 30 11,792/mi²
20 Bărcăneşti 30 10,052/mi²
21 Ghighiu 30 10,052/mi²
22 Românești 30 10,052/mi²
23 Huc 38 9,779/mi²
24 Constanţa 14 9,681/mi²
25 Brazii de Sus 30 9,335/mi²
26 Negoiești 30 9,335/mi²
27 Popești 30 9,335/mi²
28 Ciocănăi 03 8,947/mi²
29 Sector 1 10 8,651/mi²
30 Bârca 29 8,650/mi²
31 Milcovu din Deal 29 8,650/mi²
32 Slatina 29 8,650/mi²
33 Cireașov 29 8,650/mi²
34 Valea Mare 29 8,650/mi²
35 Bucov 30 8,500/mi²
36 Geamăna 03 8,296/mi²
37 Strejnicu 30 7,679/mi²
38 Tulcea 37 7,587/mi²
39 Brăila 08 7,495/mi²
40 Cazasu 08 7,495/mi²
41 Iaşi 23 7,487/mi²
42 Glâmbocu 03 7,436/mi²
43 Valea Ursului 03 7,436/mi²
44 Budeasa Mare 03 7,436/mi²
45 Uiasca 03 7,436/mi²
46 Bascov 03 7,436/mi²
47 Căpățânești 11 7,318/mi²
48 Mărăcineni 11 7,318/mi²
49 Potoceni 11 7,318/mi²
50 Hințești 03 7,114/mi²
51 Piteşti 03 7,114/mi²
52 Smeura 03 7,114/mi²
53 Râmnicelu 11 7,089/mi²
54 Plevna 11 7,089/mi²
55 Oreavu 11 7,089/mi²
56 Râmnicu Sărat 11 7,089/mi²
57 Știubei 11 7,089/mi²
58 Rubla 11 7,089/mi²
59 Valea Râmnicului 11 7,089/mi²
60 Chițorani 30 6,717/mi²
61 Cătunu 30 6,518/mi²
62 Vadu Roșca 40 6,364/mi²
63 Ploieşti 30 6,164/mi²
64 Șimnicu de Jos 17 6,078/mi²
65 Albești 17 6,078/mi²
66 Izvorul Rece 17 6,078/mi²
67 Priseaca 16 5,947/mi²
68 Viforâta 16 5,947/mi²
69 Aninoasa 16 5,947/mi²
70 Săteni 16 5,947/mi²
71 Valea Grecului 38 5,771/mi²
72 Huşi 38 5,771/mi²
73 Craiova 17 4,809/mi²
74 Cuejdiu 28 4,543/mi²
75 Târgu Mureş 27 4,489/mi²
76 Cluj-Napoca 13 4,135/mi²
77 Dobroeşti 43 4,104/mi²
78 Fundeni 43 4,104/mi²
79 Sector 4 10 4,070/mi²
80 Ocniţa 16 3,921/mi²
81 Ochiuri 16 3,921/mi²
82 Gorgota 16 3,921/mi²
83 Văcăreşti 16 3,873/mi²
84 Caracal 29 3,871/mi²
85 Miceşti 03 3,863/mi²
86 Argeșelu 03 3,863/mi²
87 Lazuri 16 3,844/mi²
88 Ştefăneştii de Jos 43 3,698/mi²
89 Gura Ocniței 16 3,620/mi²
90 Răzvad 16 3,620/mi²
91 Ulmi 16 3,620/mi²
92 Țintea 30 3,620/mi²
93 Timişoara 36 3,567/mi²
94 Berceni 43 3,492/mi²
95 Oradea 05 3,378/mi²
96 Botoşani 07 3,318/mi²
97 Voluntari 43 3,249/mi²
98 Dragomireşti 16 3,240/mi²
99 Râncăciov 16 3,240/mi²
100 Lucieni 16 3,235/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Romania pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sector 5 leads with 148,270 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. Sector 5 has 148,270 people per square mile - that's roughly 232 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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