Most Dense in Sumy

Top 25 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Sumy

1 Konotop 5,017/mi²

2 Sumy 4,638/mi²

3 Shostka 4,339/mi²

4 Okhtyrka 3,839/mi²

5 Lebedyn 3,704/mi²

6 Putyvl 3,667/mi²

7 Bilopillia 3,158/mi²

8 Zarichnyi 2,666/mi²

9 Kovpakivskyi 2,520/mi²

10 Svesa 2,388/mi²

11 Trostianets 2,127/mi²

12 Krolevets 1,980/mi²

13 Krasnopillia 1,938/mi²

14 Velyka Pysarivka 1,558/mi²

15 Romny 1,526/mi²

16 Buryn 1,302/mi²

17 Hlukhiv 983/mi²

18 Seredyna-Buda 686/mi²

19 Novi Basy 129/mi²

20 Khutir-Mykhailivskyi 84/mi²

21 Vorozhba 71/mi²

22 Yampil’ 31/mi²

23 Lypova Dolyna 19/mi²

24 Nedryhailiv 17/mi²

25 Voronizh 10/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Sumy pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Konotop leads with 5,017 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. Konotop has 5,017 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 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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