Most Dense in Bahia

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Most Dense — Bahia

1 Almadina 20,872/mi²

2 Salvador 7,957/mi²

3 Lauro de Freitas 6,636/mi²

4 Madre de Deus 1,908/mi²

5 Simões Filho 1,286/mi²

6 Cruz das Almas 1,058/mi²

7 Feira de Santana 961/mi²

8 Santo Antônio de Jesus 937/mi²

9 Itabuna 873/mi²

10 Candeias 697/mi²

11 Conceição do Jacuípe 659/mi²

12 Irecê 599/mi²

13 Dias d'Ávila 594/mi²

14 Camaçari 421/mi²

15 Governador Mangabeira 381/mi²

16 Santo Estêvão 367/mi²

17 São Francisco do Conde 361/mi²

18 Alagoinhas 360/mi²

19 Gandu 318/mi²

20 Amélia Rodrigues 303/mi²

21 Itaparica 288/mi²

22 Serrinha 282/mi²

23 Sapeaçu 277/mi²

24 Catu 277/mi²

25 São Gonçalo dos Campos 270/mi²

26 Ipiaú 257/mi²

27 Conceição da Feira 247/mi²

28 Salinas da Margarida 244/mi²

29 Senhor do Bonfim 240/mi²

30 Nazaré 229/mi²

31 Ibicaraí 224/mi²

32 Irará 221/mi²

33 Santo Amaro 217/mi²

34 Pojuca 213/mi²

35 Cipó 204/mi²

36 São Felipe 204/mi²

37 São Félix 201/mi²

38 São Sebastião do Passé 195/mi²

39 Porto Seguro 188/mi²

40 Paulo Afonso 186/mi²

41 Saubara 175/mi²

42 Ubaitaba 173/mi²

43 Presidente Dutra 169/mi²

44 Barrocas 168/mi²

45 Eunápolis 168/mi²

46 Maragogipe 165/mi²

47 Vitória da Conquista 162/mi²

48 Santa Bárbara 161/mi²

49 Ubatã 160/mi²

50 Cachoeira 159/mi²

51 Muniz Ferreira 159/mi²

52 Coração de Maria 155/mi²

53 Valença 154/mi²

54 Teofilândia 153/mi²

55 Amargosa 151/mi²

56 Guanambi 144/mi²

57 Acajutiba 143/mi²

58 Buerarema 138/mi²

59 Fátima 138/mi²

60 Ilhéus 135/mi²

61 Muritiba 131/mi²

62 Capim Grosso 128/mi²

63 Cabaceiras do Paraguaçu 127/mi²

64 Presidente Tancredo Neves 127/mi²

65 Itororó 126/mi²

66 Valente 126/mi²

67 Conceição do Coité 123/mi²

68 Mutuípe 123/mi²

69 Mata de São João 120/mi²

70 Itajuípe 117/mi²

71 Jiquiriça 117/mi²

72 Piraí do Norte 116/mi²

73 Ouriçangas 115/mi²

74 Barra do Choça 115/mi²

75 Paripiranga 115/mi²

76 Ibirapitanga 113/mi²

77 Ibirataia 113/mi²

78 Coaraci 111/mi²

79 Aratuípe 111/mi²

80 Itagi 107/mi²

81 Ituberá 105/mi²

82 Jitaúna 103/mi²

83 Heliópolis 103/mi²

84 Anguera 103/mi²

85 São José da Vitória 97/mi²

86 Lamarão 96/mi²

87 Itacaré 96/mi²

88 Cairu 96/mi²

89 Ribeira do Pombal 96/mi²

90 Elísio Medrado 94/mi²

91 Canarana 93/mi²

92 Taperoá 93/mi²

93 Conceição do Almeida 92/mi²

94 Várzea do Poço 92/mi²

95 Santanópolis 90/mi²

96 Poções 89/mi²

97 Pedrão 89/mi²

98 Juazeiro 89/mi²

99 Itamari 88/mi²

100 Nordestina 88/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bahia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Almadina leads with 20,872 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. Almadina has 20,872 people per square mile — that's roughly 33 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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