Most Dense in Spain

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Spain

1 Santutxu 59 193,548/mi²

2 Hostafrancs 56 99,713/mi²

3 Eixample 56 92,207/mi²

4 El Carmel 56 87,158/mi²

5 Delicias 52 87,024/mi²

6 La Bordeta 56 84,114/mi²

7 Chamberí 29 80,627/mi²

8 Gràcia 56 75,001/mi²

9 Tetuán de las Victorias 29 74,519/mi²

10 Madrid Centro 29 74,118/mi²

11 Salamanca 29 71,013/mi²

12 Ciutat Vella 56 60,560/mi²

13 Retiro 29 59,743/mi²

14 Arganzuela 29 59,519/mi²

15 Sant Martí 56 56,527/mi²

16 Sant Andreu 56 56,363/mi²

17 Pinar de Chamartín 29 54,545/mi²

18 Nou Barris 56 53,648/mi²

19 Benetússer 60 52,803/mi²

20 Ciudad Lineal 29 51,739/mi²

21 Usera 29 47,063/mi²

22 Canillejas 29 46,882/mi²

23 Carabanchel 29 46,804/mi²

24 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat 56 46,397/mi²

25 Moratalaz 29 42,826/mi²

26 Puente de Vallecas 29 42,241/mi²

27 Chamartín 29 39,548/mi²

28 Mislata 60 38,443/mi²

29 Santa Coloma de Gramenet 56 36,337/mi²

30 Les Corts 56 35,461/mi²

31 la Barceloneta 56 29,828/mi²

32 Barañáin 32 29,469/mi²

33 Barcelona 56 27,236/mi²

34 Sama 34 27,016/mi²

35 Latina 29 26,135/mi²

36 Cornellà de Llobregat 56 25,944/mi²

37 Atarrabia 32 25,853/mi²

38 Premià de Mar 56 25,848/mi²

39 Esplugues de Llobregat 56 25,611/mi²

40 Logroño 27 24,225/mi²

41 Badalona 56 23,745/mi²

42 Portugalete 59 22,799/mi²

43 Burjassot 60 22,741/mi²

44 Sants-Montjuïc 56 20,668/mi²

45 Castilleja de la Cuesta 51 19,713/mi²

46 Sant Adrià de Besòs 56 19,098/mi²

47 Sarrià-Sant Gervasi 56 19,061/mi²

48 Bilbao 59 18,980/mi²

49 Pamplona 32 18,710/mi²

50 San Blas-Canillejas 29 18,277/mi²

51 Ripollet 56 18,174/mi²

52 Oliver-Valdefierro 52 18,101/mi²

53 Coslada 29 17,912/mi²

54 Almozara 52 17,649/mi²

55 Paiporta 60 16,920/mi²

56 Burlata 32 16,756/mi²

57 Villaverde 29 16,278/mi²

58 Sestao 59 15,956/mi²

59 Basauri 59 15,799/mi²

60 Hortaleza 29 15,265/mi²

61 Entrevías 29 15,258/mi²

62 Xirivella 60 14,219/mi²

63 A Coruña 58 13,464/mi²

64 Castelldefels 56 13,170/mi²

65 Mataró 56 12,389/mi²

66 Parla 29 12,260/mi²

67 Móstoles 29 12,240/mi²

68 Aravaca 29 12,144/mi²

69 Alaquàs 60 11,831/mi²

70 Gines 51 11,817/mi²

71 Armilla 51 11,812/mi²

72 Sant Andreu de la Barca 56 11,429/mi²

73 Pedralbes 56 11,346/mi²

74 Madrid 29 11,193/mi²

75 Leganés 29 11,149/mi²

76 El Masnou 56 10,856/mi²

77 Santurtzi 59 10,726/mi²

78 Vilassar de Mar 56 10,594/mi²

79 Sabadell 56 10,487/mi²

80 Salt 56 10,276/mi²

81 Santander 39 10,119/mi²

82 Alcorcón 29 10,111/mi²

83 Sant Joan Despí 56 9,855/mi²

84 Fuenlabrada 29 9,809/mi²

85 Maracena 51 9,461/mi²

86 Granollers 56 9,454/mi²

87 Mollet del Vallès 56 9,406/mi²

88 Tomares 51 9,257/mi²

89 Igualada 56 9,179/mi²

90 Leioa 59 9,176/mi²

91 Barberà del Vallès 56 8,949/mi²

92 San Juan de Aznalfarache 51 8,880/mi²

93 Fuengirola 51 8,654/mi²

94 Torrejón de Ardoz 29 8,550/mi²

95 Sevilla 51 8,510/mi²

96 Barakaldo 59 8,391/mi²

97 La Llagosta 56 8,226/mi²

98 Algorta 59 7,991/mi²

99 Puerto de la Cruz 53 7,916/mi²

100 Getxo 59 7,811/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Spain pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Santutxu leads with 193,548 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. Santutxu has 193,548 people per square mile — that's roughly 302 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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