Most Dense in Kyiv

Top 54 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Kyiv

1 Obukhiv 35,860/mi²

2 Bucha 10,388/mi²

3 Brovary 8,363/mi²

4 Bila Tserkva 7,914/mi²

5 Hostomel 7,476/mi²

6 Boiarka 6,851/mi²

7 Ukrainka 5,981/mi²

8 Borodianka 5,511/mi²

9 Baryshivka 5,306/mi²

10 Vyshhorod 5,018/mi²

11 Borova 4,827/mi²

12 Boryspil 4,487/mi²

13 Vyshneve 4,418/mi²

14 Volodarka 3,343/mi²

15 Vasylkiv 3,243/mi²

16 Ivankiv 3,234/mi²

17 Slavutych 3,043/mi²

18 Tetiiv 2,860/mi²

19 Hnidyn 2,660/mi²

20 Fastiv 2,651/mi²

21 Vorzel 2,540/mi²

22 Myronivka 2,501/mi²

23 Hlevakha 2,356/mi²

24 Pereiaslav 2,126/mi²

25 Novi Petrivtsi 2,121/mi²

26 Knyazhichi 1,796/mi²

27 Sofiyivska Borschagivka 1,781/mi²

28 Dymer 1,694/mi²

29 Kaharlyk 1,592/mi²

30 Velyka Dymerka 1,590/mi²

31 Irpin 1,523/mi²

32 Trebukhiv 1,285/mi²

33 Berezan 1,275/mi²

34 Chabany 1,181/mi²

35 Sofiivska Borschahivka 979/mi²

36 Tarashcha 908/mi²

37 Yahotyn 856/mi²

38 Rokytne 767/mi²

39 Hatne 709/mi²

40 Petropavlivska Borshchahivka 671/mi²

41 Rzhyshchiv 581/mi²

42 Bohuslav 576/mi²

43 Horenka 477/mi²

44 Uzyn 461/mi²

45 Chaiky 454/mi²

46 Makariv 396/mi²

47 Bilohorodka 221/mi²

48 Svyatopetrivske 167/mi²

49 Nemishaieve 165/mi²

50 Shchaslyve 101/mi²

51 Piskivka 75/mi²

52 Novosilky 49/mi²

53 Stavyshche 19/mi²

54 Skvyra 7/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Kyiv pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Obukhiv leads with 35,860 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. Obukhiv has 35,860 people per square mile — that's roughly 56 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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