Most Dense in Moscow Oblast

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Moscow Oblast

1 Odintsovo 45,833/mi²

2 Yubileyny 28,024/mi²

3 Khoroshëvo-Mnevniki 27,461/mi²

4 Chernogolovka 26,260/mi²

5 Reutov 22,848/mi²

6 Dorogomilovo 22,222/mi²

7 Dubna 22,118/mi²

8 Kubinka 16,845/mi²

9 Fryazino 15,059/mi²

10 Zheleznodorozhnyy 14,863/mi²

11 Drezna 14,787/mi²

12 Krasnoznamensk 14,526/mi²

13 Klin 12,314/mi²

14 Mytishchi 12,017/mi²

15 Podolsk 11,507/mi²

16 Elektrougli 11,494/mi²

17 Noginsk-9 10,870/mi²

18 Shchyolkovo 10,453/mi²

19 Serpukhov 10,369/mi²

20 Stromyn’ 10,302/mi²

21 Dedovsk 10,000/mi²

22 Lyubertsy 9,102/mi²

23 Ivanteyevka 8,823/mi²

24 Klimovsk 8,805/mi²

25 Orekhovo-Zuyevo 8,633/mi²

26 Naro-Fominsk 8,555/mi²

27 Chekhov 8,377/mi²

28 Voskresensk 8,149/mi²

29 Lytkarino 7,716/mi²

30 Yegor’yevsk 7,607/mi²

31 Elektrostal’ 7,270/mi²

32 Solnechnogorsk 7,262/mi²

33 Vysokovsk 6,995/mi²

34 Dzerzhinskiy 6,790/mi²

35 Korolev 6,527/mi²

36 Kashira 6,486/mi²

37 Volokolamsk 6,477/mi²

38 Dmitrov 6,136/mi²

39 Kolomna 5,875/mi²

40 Noginsk 5,767/mi²

41 Dolgoprudnyy 5,760/mi²

42 Likino-Dulevo 5,749/mi²

43 Khimki 5,661/mi²

44 Sergiyev Posad 5,658/mi²

45 Ozëry 5,594/mi²

46 Kurovskoye 5,525/mi²

47 Mozhaysk 5,450/mi²

48 Lobnya 5,423/mi²

49 Staraya Kupavna 5,390/mi²

50 Vidnoye 4,926/mi²

51 Khot'kovo 4,911/mi²

52 Stupino 4,449/mi²

53 Pushkino 4,415/mi²

54 Ramenskoye 4,181/mi²

55 Istra 4,117/mi²

56 Pavlovskiy Posad 3,987/mi²

57 Balashikha 3,975/mi²

58 Ozherel’ye 3,933/mi²

59 Povarovo 3,788/mi²

60 Protvino 3,718/mi²

61 Krasnogorsk 3,647/mi²

62 Kotel’niki 3,327/mi²

63 Monino 3,212/mi²

64 Zaraysk 3,111/mi²

65 Malakhovka 2,916/mi²

66 Yakhroma 2,341/mi²

67 Razvilka 2,254/mi²

68 Bronnitsy 2,196/mi²

69 Shatura 2,163/mi²

70 Golitsyno 2,080/mi²

71 Lukhovitsy 2,046/mi²

72 Peresvet 2,044/mi²

73 Ruza 2,009/mi²

74 Domodedovo 1,744/mi²

75 Roshal’ 1,625/mi²

76 Elektrogorsk 1,376/mi²

77 Fryazevo 970/mi²

78 Zvenigorod 903/mi²

79 Zavety Il’icha 723/mi²

80 Dzerzhinsky 500/mi²

81 Losino-Petrovskiy 497/mi²

82 Aprelevka 465/mi²

83 Sheremet’yevskiy 464/mi²

84 Annino 431/mi²

85 Krasnoarmeysk 414/mi²

86 Bolshevo 401/mi²

87 Lopatinskiy 390/mi²

88 Drozhzhino 336/mi²

89 Skhodnya 328/mi²

90 Mamontovka 319/mi²

91 Zarya 312/mi²

92 Petrovskaya 311/mi²

93 Tomilino 300/mi²

94 Zagoryanskiy 296/mi²

95 Nakhabino 293/mi²

96 Opalikha 261/mi²

97 L’vovskiy 243/mi²

98 Andreyevskoye 208/mi²

99 Izmaylovo 199/mi²

100 Novopodrezkovo 178/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Moscow Oblast pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Odintsovo leads with 45,833 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. Odintsovo has 45,833 people per square mile — that's roughly 72 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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