Most Dense in Leningradskaya Oblast'

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Most Dense — Leningradskaya Oblast'

1 Sampsonievskiy 20,803/mi²

2 Svetlanovskiy 10,048/mi²

3 Kurortnyy 9,591/mi²

4 Gatchina 8,087/mi²

5 Luga 7,991/mi²

6 Tikhvin 6,696/mi²

7 Novoye Devyatkino 4,815/mi²

8 Kirishi 4,546/mi²

9 Kingisepp 4,515/mi²

10 Sertolovo 4,111/mi²

11 Volosovo 3,915/mi²

12 Ivangorod 3,729/mi²

13 Kommunar 3,528/mi²

14 Boksitogorsk 3,459/mi²

15 Priozërsk 2,873/mi²

16 Slantsy 2,605/mi²

17 Sosnovyy Bor 2,466/mi²

18 Vsevolozhsk 2,006/mi²

19 Podporozh’ye 1,693/mi²

20 Dubrovka 1,554/mi²

21 Pikalëvo 1,505/mi²

22 Kudrovo 1,449/mi²

23 Murino 1,361/mi²

24 Vyborg 1,266/mi²

25 Volkhov 1,095/mi²

26 Kuz’molovskiy 896/mi²

27 Svetogorsk 815/mi²

28 Romanovka 801/mi²

29 Ul’yanovka 794/mi²

30 Otradnoye 790/mi²

31 Kirovsk 753/mi²

32 Gorbunki 508/mi²

33 Mariyenburg 412/mi²

34 Shlissel’burg 391/mi²

35 Akademicheskoe 365/mi²

36 Novosel’ye 297/mi²

37 Nikol’skoye 296/mi²

38 Finlyandskiy 255/mi²

39 Parnas 236/mi²

40 Imeni Morozova 215/mi²

41 Chernaya Rechka 199/mi²

42 Rybatskoye 195/mi²

43 Tosno 168/mi²

44 Ol’gino 164/mi²

45 Bugry 151/mi²

46 Imeni Sverdlova 127/mi²

47 Untolovo 108/mi²

48 Koltushi 90/mi²

49 Sosnovo 73/mi²

50 Krestovskiy ostrov 71/mi²

51 Lodeynoye Pole 65/mi²

52 Toksovo 60/mi²

53 Roshchino 53/mi²

54 Sovetskiy 46/mi²

55 Agalatovo 40/mi²

56 Vaskelovo 37/mi²

57 Lebyazh’ye 23/mi²

58 Mga 21/mi²

59 Kamenka 16/mi²

60 Priladozhskiy 16/mi²

61 Siverskiy 10/mi²

62 Vyritsa 9/mi²

63 Novaya Ladoga 8/mi²

64 Syas’stroy 8/mi²

65 Kamennogorsk 6/mi²

66 Primorsk 5/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Leningradskaya Oblast' pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sampsonievskiy leads with 20,803 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. Sampsonievskiy has 20,803 people per square mile — that's roughly 33 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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