Most Dense in Dagestan

Top 63 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Dagestan

1 Shamil’kala 21,706/mi²

2 Khasavyurt 8,214/mi²

3 Dagestanskiye Ogni 7,775/mi²

4 Buynaksk 7,749/mi²

5 Kaspiysk 6,417/mi²

6 Dubki 5,069/mi²

7 Izberbash 4,743/mi²

8 Kizlyar 4,366/mi²

9 Manas 4,274/mi²

10 Derbent 3,942/mi²

11 Tyube 3,421/mi²

12 Makhachkala 3,299/mi²

13 Belidzhi 2,155/mi²

14 Kizilyurt 1,730/mi²

15 Mutsalaul 708/mi²

16 Babayurt 702/mi²

17 Ulluaya 678/mi²

18 Dylym 661/mi²

19 Mamedkala 609/mi²

20 Chontaul 527/mi²

21 Pervomayskoye 455/mi²

22 Magaramkent 412/mi²

23 Terekli-Mekteb 370/mi²

24 Levashi 367/mi²

25 Novyy Sulak 344/mi²

26 Bavtugay 341/mi²

27 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 337/mi²

28 Madzhalis 275/mi²

29 Kayakent 241/mi²

30 Gergebil’ 224/mi²

31 Novyy Chirkey 212/mi²

32 Khadzhalmakhi 173/mi²

33 Karabudakhkent 172/mi²

34 Gedzhukh 152/mi²

35 Aksay 137/mi²

36 Leninaul 131/mi²

37 Endirey 130/mi²

38 Kasumkent 121/mi²

39 Kochubey 106/mi²

40 Tarumovka 102/mi²

41 Sergokala 85/mi²

42 Novokayakent 78/mi²

43 Untsukul’ 77/mi²

44 Andi 73/mi²

45 Korkmaskala 68/mi²

46 Akhty 67/mi²

47 Gubden 62/mi²

48 Nizhniy Dzhengutay 38/mi²

49 Dorgeli 37/mi²

50 Nizhneye Kazanishche 26/mi²

51 Kyakhulay 26/mi²

52 Chirkey 26/mi²

53 Urkarakh 26/mi²

54 Verkhneye Kazanishche 20/mi²

55 Semender 10/mi²

56 Leninkent 9/mi²

57 Al’burikent 7/mi²

58 Tarki 7/mi²

59 Shamkhal 5/mi²

60 Novyy Khushet 5/mi²

61 Ansalta 5/mi²

62 Sulak 4/mi²

63 Shamkhal-Termen 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Dagestan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Shamil’kala leads with 21,706 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. Shamil’kala has 21,706 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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