Most Dense in Eastern Province

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Most Dense — Eastern Province

1 Sayhāt 30,738/mi²

2 Dammam 4,055/mi²

3 Dhahran 2,578/mi²

4 Al Hufūf 1,019/mi²

5 Al Mubarraz 1,011/mi²

6 Hafar Al-Batin 970/mi²

7 Thuqbah 872/mi²

8 Al Jubayl 836/mi²

9 Khobar 752/mi²

10 Al Qaţīf 321/mi²

11 Tārūt 279/mi²

12 Al Khafjī 196/mi²

13 Raḩīmah 171/mi²

14 Şafwá 150/mi²

15 Al ‘Awwāmīyah 86/mi²

16 Aţ Ţaraf 74/mi²

17 Qaisumah 74/mi²

18 ‘Inak 65/mi²

19 Al Baţţālīyah 58/mi²

20 Al Munayzilah 57/mi²

21 Al Qurayn 42/mi²

22 Umm as Sāhik 39/mi²

23 Al Awjām 37/mi²

24 Al Qārah 32/mi²

25 Al Jafr 30/mi²

26 At Tūbī 25/mi²

27 Al Markaz 22/mi²

28 Al Muţayrifī 21/mi²

29 Julayjilah 19/mi²

30 Al Ju‘aymah 18/mi²

31 Abqaiq 10/mi²

32 As Saffānīyah 1/mi²

33 Mulayjah 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Eastern Province pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sayhāt leads with 30,738 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. Sayhāt has 30,738 people per square mile — that's roughly 48 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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