Most Dense in Tatarstan Republic

Top 46 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Tatarstan Republic

1 Nizhnekamsk 9,555/mi²

2 Bugulma 8,541/mi²

3 Chistopol’ 8,371/mi²

4 Naberezhnyye Chelny 7,723/mi²

5 Kazan 7,573/mi²

6 Buinsk 7,506/mi²

7 Zelenodolsk 6,789/mi²

8 Aznakayevo 6,002/mi²

9 Nurlat 5,950/mi²

10 Agryz 5,603/mi²

11 Leninogorsk 5,536/mi²

12 Yelabuga 4,589/mi²

13 Menzelinsk 4,367/mi²

14 Osinovo 3,658/mi²

15 Urussu 3,650/mi²

16 Tetyushi 3,408/mi²

17 Bavly 3,219/mi²

18 Al’met’yevsk 3,164/mi²

19 Kukmor 2,837/mi²

20 Nizhnyaya Maktama 2,536/mi²

21 Dzhalil’ 2,474/mi²

22 Mamadysh 2,444/mi²

23 Aktyubinskiy 2,306/mi²

24 Aktanysh 2,165/mi²

25 Mendeleyevsk 1,942/mi²

26 Zainsk 1,846/mi²

27 Vasil’yevo 989/mi²

28 Kamskiye Polyany 556/mi²

29 Muslyumovo 385/mi²

30 Arsk 384/mi²

31 Baltasi 369/mi²

32 Sarmanovo 368/mi²

33 Aksubayevo 337/mi²

34 Rybnaya Sloboda 336/mi²

35 Bogatyye Saby 291/mi²

36 Bolgar 193/mi²

37 Bazarnyye Mataki 181/mi²

38 Pestretsy 176/mi²

39 Vysokaya Gora 144/mi²

40 Shemordan 131/mi²

41 Alekseyevskoye 118/mi²

42 Karabash 110/mi²

43 Nizhniye Vyazovyye 95/mi²

44 Laishevo 55/mi²

45 Cheremshan 46/mi²

46 Staroye Arakchino 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tatarstan Republic pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Nizhnekamsk leads with 9,555 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. Nizhnekamsk has 9,555 people per square mile — that's roughly 15 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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