Most Dense in Buenos Aires

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Buenos Aires

1 Lanús 78,239/mi²
2 Muñiz 39,581/mi²
3 San Miguel 37,419/mi²
4 Ezeiza 37,174/mi²
5 Santos Lugares 31,056/mi²
6 San Justo 23,391/mi²
7 Quilmes 22,835/mi²
8 Caseros 22,173/mi²
9 La Plata 21,131/mi²
10 Morón 20,511/mi²
11 Mar del Plata 19,333/mi²
12 Lomas de Zamora 19,179/mi²
13 Villa Sarmiento 17,838/mi²
14 Cañuelas 16,400/mi²
15 Haedo 15,793/mi²
16 San Pedro 15,559/mi²
17 Hurlingham 15,268/mi²
18 Ituzaingó 14,651/mi²
19 Castelar 13,731/mi²
20 Adrogué 12,732/mi²
21 El Palomar 10,792/mi²
22 Olivos 10,152/mi²
23 San Antonio de Padua 10,119/mi²
24 Berazategui 9,849/mi²
25 Merlo 9,842/mi²
26 Tres Arroyos 9,787/mi²
27 Olavarría 9,679/mi²
28 Coronel Pringles 8,882/mi²
29 Ingeniero Pablo Nogués 8,645/mi²
30 Berisso 8,490/mi²
31 Los Polvorines 8,259/mi²
32 Baradero 8,231/mi²
33 San Juan Bautista 8,004/mi²
34 José C. Paz 7,812/mi²
35 Tigre 7,757/mi²
36 Saladillo 7,754/mi²
37 Balcarce 7,687/mi²
38 Tandil 7,430/mi²
39 General Rodríguez 7,098/mi²
40 Don Torcuato 6,874/mi²
41 Pilar 6,749/mi²
42 Bella Vista 6,283/mi²
43 Punta Alta 6,126/mi²
44 Bahía Blanca 5,957/mi²
45 Villa de Mayo 5,889/mi²
46 San Isidro 5,860/mi²
47 Tortuguitas 4,693/mi²
49 Pergamino 4,243/mi²
50 Coronel Dorrego 4,216/mi²
51 Mercedes 3,978/mi²
52 Junín 3,824/mi²
53 General Pacheco 3,678/mi²
54 Monte Hermoso 3,101/mi²
55 Salto 2,950/mi²
56 Arrecifes 2,930/mi²
57 Coronel Brandsen 2,882/mi²
58 Coronel Suárez 2,745/mi²
59 Necochea 2,454/mi²
60 Carmen de Patagones 2,328/mi²
61 Trenque Lauquen 2,229/mi²
62 San Clemente del Tuyú 2,221/mi²
63 Pehuajó 2,169/mi²
64 Adolfo Gonzáles Chaves 2,018/mi²
65 Chascomús 1,881/mi²
66 Pontevedra 1,787/mi²
67 Tapalqué 1,631/mi²
68 Carmen de Areco 1,553/mi²
69 Veinticinco de Mayo 1,552/mi²
70 Mar del Tuyú 1,478/mi²
71 Capitán Sarmiento 1,453/mi²
72 Bragado 1,450/mi²
73 Chacabuco 1,228/mi²
74 Miramar 1,121/mi²
75 Ayacucho 1,015/mi²
76 Chivilcoy 902/mi²
77 Benito Juárez 707/mi²
78 Carlos Tejedor 682/mi²
79 Carhué 627/mi²
80 Henderson 419/mi²
81 Zárate 415/mi²
82 General Belgrano 302/mi²
83 Luján 230/mi²
84 Nueve de Julio 224/mi²
85 Campana 178/mi²
87 Carlos Casares 142/mi²
88 Alberti 128/mi²
89 Villa Gesell 104/mi²
90 Colón 102/mi²
91 Avellaneda 81/mi²
93 Salliqueló 33/mi²
94 Tres Lomas 28/mi²
95 Dolores 26/mi²
96 Capilla del Señor 19/mi²
97 Open Door 12/mi²
98 Estación Camet 7/mi²
99 General Conesa 7/mi²
100 Castelli 7/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Buenos Aires pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lanús leads with 78,239 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. Lanús has 78,239 people per square mile - that's roughly 122 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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