Most Dense in Dagestan

Top 72 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Dagestan

1 Shamil’kala 15,952/mi²
2 Kaspiysk 10,448/mi²
3 Khasavyurt 10,435/mi²
4 Dagestanskiye Ogni 9,127/mi²
5 Buynaksk 8,676/mi²
6 Izberbash 6,675/mi²
7 Dubki 5,040/mi²
8 Derbent 4,767/mi²
9 Kizlyar 4,421/mi²
10 Manas 4,361/mi²
11 Makhachkala 3,666/mi²
12 Tyube 3,493/mi²
13 Kizilyurt 2,051/mi²
14 Belidzhi 1,588/mi²
15 Mutsalaul 1,022/mi²
16 Babayurt 929/mi²
17 Ulluaya 865/mi²
18 Dylym 829/mi²
19 Novogagatli 748/mi²
20 Mamedkala 745/mi²
21 Botayurt 739/mi²
22 Utsmiyurt 589/mi²
23 Pokrovskoye 576/mi²
24 Levashi 544/mi²
25 Chontaul 486/mi²
26 Solnechnoye 369/mi²
27 Kokrek 355/mi²
28 Magaramkent 354/mi²
29 Novolakskoye 340/mi²
30 Yuzhno-Sukhokumsk 338/mi²
31 Kayakent 325/mi²
32 Terekli-Mekteb 313/mi²
33 Madzhalis 297/mi²
34 Karabudakhkent 284/mi²
35 Karata 237/mi²
36 Novyy Chirkey 224/mi²
37 Khazar 220/mi²
38 Kafyr-Kumukh 213/mi²
39 Khadzhalmakhi 211/mi²
40 Leninaul 192/mi²
41 Khamamatyurt 184/mi²
42 Aksay 182/mi²
43 Kalininaul 182/mi²
44 Endirey 179/mi²
45 Gedzhukh 152/mi²
46 Zubutli-Miatli 145/mi²
47 Uchkent 144/mi²
48 Miatli 140/mi²
49 Tarumovka 131/mi²
50 Kochubey 129/mi²
51 Kostek 125/mi²
52 Kasumkent 123/mi²
53 Novyy Kostek 117/mi²
54 Korkmaskala 115/mi²
55 Andi 98/mi²
56 Sergokala 92/mi²
57 Untsukul’ 87/mi²
58 Nuradilovo 85/mi²
59 Paraul 83/mi²
60 Gubden 78/mi²
61 Novokayakent 77/mi²
62 Akhty 73/mi²
63 Gimry 70/mi²
64 Gurbuki 63/mi²
65 Dorgeli 62/mi²
67 Nizhniy Dzhengutay 35/mi²
68 Kurush 35/mi²
69 Chirkey 34/mi²
70 Kyakhulay 34/mi²
72 Ansalta 5/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 15,952 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 15,952 people per square mile - that's roughly 25 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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