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Most Dense — Slovakia

1 Staré Mesto 02 12,454/mi²

2 Dúbravka 02 10,634/mi²

3 Petržalka 02 10,152/mi²

4 Karlova Ves 02 8,387/mi²

5 Komárno 04 6,549/mi²

6 Dlhé diely 02 5,814/mi²

7 Vrakuňa 02 5,204/mi²

8 Svit 05 4,451/mi²

9 Lamač 02 3,114/mi²

10 Prešov 05 3,049/mi²

11 Bratislava 02 2,985/mi²

12 Humenné 05 2,756/mi²

13 Žilina 08 2,628/mi²

14 Prievidza 06 2,624/mi²

15 Partizánske 06 2,409/mi²

16 Nová Dubnica 06 2,402/mi²

17 Košice 03 2,391/mi²

18 Trnava 07 2,274/mi²

19 Topoľčany 04 2,262/mi²

20 Nitra 04 2,225/mi²

21 Poprad 05 2,015/mi²

22 Martin 08 1,956/mi²

23 Dunajská Streda 07 1,872/mi²

24 Banská Bystrica 01 1,869/mi²

25 Trenčín 06 1,841/mi²

26 Devínska Nová Ves 02 1,835/mi²

27 Veľký Krtíš 01 1,819/mi²

28 Štúrovo 04 1,804/mi²

29 Malacky 02 1,793/mi²

30 Michalovce 03 1,759/mi²

31 Bánovce nad Bebravou 06 1,608/mi²

32 Kežmarok 05 1,592/mi²

33 Rovinka 02 1,592/mi²

34 Piešťany 07 1,574/mi²

35 Fiľakovo 01 1,556/mi²

36 Vranov nad Topľou 05 1,552/mi²

37 Nové Mesto nad Váhom 06 1,536/mi²

38 Podunajské Biskupice 02 1,430/mi²

39 Sobrance 03 1,419/mi²

40 Kysucké Nové Mesto 08 1,407/mi²

41 Čaňa 03 1,370/mi²

42 Lučenec 01 1,365/mi²

43 Sabinov 05 1,361/mi²

44 Spišská Nová Ves 03 1,354/mi²

45 Moldava nad Bodvou 03 1,346/mi²

46 Senec 02 1,345/mi²

47 Lipany 05 1,319/mi²

48 Stará Ľubovňa 05 1,318/mi²

49 Ivanka pri Dunaji 02 1,302/mi²

50 Levice 04 1,297/mi²

51 Sereď 07 1,295/mi²

52 Slovenský Grob 02 1,283/mi²

53 Svidník 05 1,261/mi²

54 Galanta 07 1,167/mi²

55 Šaľa 04 1,166/mi²

56 Dubnica nad Váhom 06 1,155/mi²

57 Zlaté Moravce 04 1,126/mi²

58 Chorvátsky Grob 02 1,126/mi²

59 Žiar nad Hronom 01 1,124/mi²

60 Liptovský Mikuláš 08 1,114/mi²

61 Bardejov 05 1,084/mi²

62 Považská Bystrica 06 1,072/mi²

63 Púchov 06 1,061/mi²

64 Bratislava - Vajnory 02 1,049/mi²

65 Vrbové 07 1,046/mi²

66 Zvolen 01 1,045/mi²

67 Stropkov 05 1,033/mi²

68 Vrútky 08 1,031/mi²

69 Nové Zámky 04 1,021/mi²

70 Senica 07 997/mi²

71 Liptovský Hrádok 08 996/mi²

72 Snina 05 982/mi²

73 Krompachy 03 975/mi²

74 Rožňava 03 972/mi²

75 Jarovnice 05 930/mi²

76 Chorvátsky Grob - Čierna Voda 02 882/mi²

77 Pezinok 02 870/mi²

78 Trebišov 03 844/mi²

79 Dolný Kubín 08 831/mi²

80 Kráľovský Chlmec 03 804/mi²

81 Hlohovec 07 802/mi²

82 Šamorín 07 792/mi²

83 Bernolákovo 02 784/mi²

84 Dunajská Lužná 02 764/mi²

85 Holíč 07 756/mi²

86 Veľké Kapušany 03 746/mi²

87 Revúca 01 735/mi²

88 Rimavská Sobota 01 716/mi²

89 Lendak 05 714/mi²

90 Veľký Šariš 05 703/mi²

91 Bytča 08 691/mi²

92 Sečovce 03 677/mi²

93 Skalica 07 668/mi²

94 Bojnice 06 653/mi²

95 Krásno nad Kysucou 08 612/mi²

96 Ilava 06 577/mi²

97 Vráble 04 570/mi²

98 Myjava 06 567/mi²

99 Ružomberok 08 545/mi²

100 Čadca 08 544/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Slovakia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Staré Mesto leads with 12,454 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. Staré Mesto has 12,454 people per square mile — that's roughly 19 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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