Most Dense in Romania

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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1 Sector 3 10 31,184/mi²

2 Sector 6 10 25,069/mi²

3 Sector 2 10 23,504/mi²

4 Sector 5 10 23,452/mi²

5 Motru 19 22,774/mi²

6 Sector 4 10 21,921/mi²

7 Bucharest 10 21,512/mi²

8 Constanţa 14 11,668/mi²

9 Victoria 09 11,644/mi²

10 Iaşi 23 10,442/mi²

11 Râmnicu Sărat 11 9,173/mi²

12 Sector 1 10 8,651/mi²

13 Slatina 29 8,649/mi²

14 Târgu Mureş 27 8,230/mi²

15 Roman 28 8,211/mi²

16 Dorohoi 07 8,057/mi²

17 Tulcea 37 7,587/mi²

18 Brăila 08 7,494/mi²

19 Piteşti 03 7,114/mi²

20 Huşi 38 6,712/mi²

21 Bârlad 38 6,527/mi²

22 Ploieşti 30 6,164/mi²

23 Bacău 04 5,995/mi²

24 Urziceni 22 5,783/mi²

25 Craiova 17 4,809/mi²

26 Caracal 29 4,769/mi²

27 Orşova 26 4,574/mi²

28 Cluj-Napoca 13 4,135/mi²

29 Câmpina 30 4,118/mi²

30 Timişoara 36 3,567/mi²

31 Oradea 05 3,378/mi²

32 Botoşani 07 3,318/mi²

33 Suceava 34 3,198/mi²

34 Târgovişte 16 2,747/mi²

35 Piatra Neamţ 28 2,746/mi²

36 Focșani 40 2,643/mi²

37 Câmpia Turzii 13 2,617/mi²

38 Braşov 09 2,486/mi²

39 Fălticeni 34 2,428/mi²

40 Buzău 11 2,424/mi²

41 Deva 21 2,241/mi²

42 Voluntari 43 2,080/mi²

43 Giurgiu 42 2,071/mi²

44 Chitila 43 2,030/mi²

45 Satu Mare 32 1,938/mi²

46 Rădăuți 34 1,907/mi²

47 Mediaş 33 1,906/mi²

48 Galaţi 18 1,713/mi²

49 Râmnicu Vâlcea 39 1,699/mi²

50 Moineşti 04 1,682/mi²

51 Plopeni 30 1,671/mi²

52 Vaslui 38 1,655/mi²

53 Târgu Jiu 19 1,584/mi²

54 Mizil 30 1,566/mi²

55 Făgăraș 09 1,563/mi²

56 Moreni 16 1,516/mi²

57 Odorheiu Secuiesc 20 1,451/mi²

58 Eforie Sud 14 1,420/mi²

59 Vălenii de Munte 30 1,409/mi²

60 Mangalia 14 1,403/mi²

61 Arad 02 1,373/mi²

62 Reghin-Sat 27 1,366/mi²

63 Găeşti 16 1,352/mi²

64 Mioveni 03 1,341/mi²

65 Gherla 13 1,311/mi²

66 Drobeta-Turnu Severin 26 1,304/mi²

67 Sânpetru 09 1,264/mi²

68 Hunedoara 21 1,262/mi²

69 Paşcani 23 1,258/mi²

70 Zalău 31 1,255/mi²

71 Sfântu Gheorghe 15 1,188/mi²

72 Alba Iulia 01 1,173/mi²

73 Tecuci 18 1,169/mi²

74 Rovinari 19 1,169/mi²

75 Medgidia 14 1,167/mi²

76 Curtea de Argeş 03 1,165/mi²

77 Târgu Frumos 23 1,052/mi²

78 Brăneşti 16 1,043/mi²

79 Târgu Neamţ 28 992/mi²

80 1 Decembrie 43 988/mi²

81 Buhuşi 04 984/mi²

82 Baia Mare 25 959/mi²

83 Drăgăşani 39 952/mi²

84 Turda 13 927/mi²

85 Balş 29 915/mi²

86 Cristeşti 27 906/mi²

87 Jilava 43 901/mi²

88 Beiuş 05 896/mi²

89 Târnăveni 27 884/mi²

90 Lugoj 36 870/mi²

91 Sibiu 33 859/mi²

92 Sighișoara 27 856/mi²

93 Orăştie 21 838/mi²

94 Breaza 30 835/mi²

95 Lupeni 21 828/mi²

96 Dobroeşti 43 824/mi²

97 Fieni 16 793/mi²

98 Bistriţa 06 790/mi²

99 Gălăneşti 34 789/mi²

100 Vicovu de Sus 34 776/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 3 leads with 31,184 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 3 has 31,184 people per square mile — that's roughly 49 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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