Most Dense in Buenos Aires

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Most Dense — Buenos Aires

1 San Miguel 40,086/mi²

2 Santos Lugares 31,056/mi²

3 Ezeiza 26,687/mi²

4 Quilmes 22,835/mi²

5 Morón 20,511/mi²

6 Mar del Plata 19,333/mi²

7 Lomas de Zamora 19,063/mi²

8 La Plata 18,757/mi²

9 San Justo 18,026/mi²

10 Villa Sarmiento 17,838/mi²

11 Haedo 15,793/mi²

12 Hurlingham 14,778/mi²

13 Castelar 13,731/mi²

14 Adrogué 12,732/mi²

15 Merlo 10,841/mi²

16 El Palomar 10,792/mi²

17 San Antonio de Padua 10,119/mi²

18 Berazategui 9,849/mi²

19 San Pedro 9,764/mi²

20 Olavarría 9,679/mi²

21 Ingeniero Pablo Nogués 8,645/mi²

22 José C. Paz 8,302/mi²

23 Tigre 7,757/mi²

24 Saladillo 7,754/mi²

25 Tres Arroyos 7,342/mi²

26 Los Polvorines 7,239/mi²

27 Don Torcuato 6,874/mi²

28 Pilar 6,749/mi²

29 Muñiz 6,745/mi²

30 Bella Vista 6,283/mi²

31 San Isidro 6,074/mi²

32 Punta Alta 6,009/mi²

33 Bahía Blanca 5,959/mi²

34 Villa de Mayo 5,889/mi²

35 Balcarce 5,769/mi²

36 Tandil 5,734/mi²

37 Tortuguitas 4,693/mi²

38 Salto 4,313/mi²

39 Coronel Dorrego 4,265/mi²

40 Mercedes 3,978/mi²

41 Junín 3,917/mi²

42 San Nicolás de los Arroyos 3,724/mi²

43 General Pacheco 3,678/mi²

44 Pergamino 3,400/mi²

45 Monte Hermoso 3,101/mi²

46 Arrecifes 2,930/mi²

47 Necochea 2,454/mi²

48 Carmen de Patagones 2,328/mi²

49 Pehuajó 2,169/mi²

50 San Clemente del Tuyú 2,047/mi²

51 Adolfo Gonzáles Chaves 2,018/mi²

52 Chascomús 1,881/mi²

53 Pontevedra 1,787/mi²

54 Coronel Suárez 1,753/mi²

55 Tapalqué 1,631/mi²

56 Carmen de Areco 1,631/mi²

57 Mar del Tuyú 1,478/mi²

58 Capitán Sarmiento 1,453/mi²

59 Chacabuco 1,228/mi²

60 Veinticinco de Mayo 1,076/mi²

61 Ayacucho 1,015/mi²

62 Laprida 882/mi²

63 Chivilcoy 846/mi²

64 Carhué 627/mi²

65 Henderson 419/mi²

66 Zárate 376/mi²

67 Luján 230/mi²

68 Nueve de Julio 213/mi²

69 Campana 178/mi²

70 Villa Gesell 82/mi²

71 Avellaneda 65/mi²

72 Salliqueló 33/mi²

73 Tres Lomas 28/mi²

74 Dolores 25/mi²

75 Capilla del Señor 19/mi²

76 Azul 17/mi²

77 Lincoln 14/mi²

78 Open Door 12/mi²

79 Estación Camet 7/mi²

80 General Conesa 7/mi²

81 Castelli 7/mi²

82 General Villegas 6/mi²

83 Vedia 3/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. San Miguel leads with 40,086 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. San Miguel has 40,086 people per square mile — that's roughly 63 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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