Most Dense in Espírito Santo

Top 77 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Espírito Santo

1 Serra 2,727/mi²

2 Vila Velha 2,679/mi²

3 Cariacica 2,372/mi²

4 Vitória 2,121/mi²

5 Piúma 575/mi²

6 Marataizes 485/mi²

7 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim 484/mi²

8 Viana 425/mi²

9 Guarapari 411/mi²

10 Ibatiba 237/mi²

11 São Gabriel da Palha 182/mi²

12 Bom Jesus do Norte 172/mi²

13 Aracruz 159/mi²

14 Itapemirim 155/mi²

15 Ibiraçu 143/mi²

16 Colatina 137/mi²

17 Iconha 129/mi²

18 Guaçuí 129/mi²

19 Anchieta 127/mi²

20 Jerônimo Monteiro 123/mi²

21 Marechal Floriano 123/mi²

22 João Neiva 122/mi²

23 Castelo 118/mi²

24 Irupi 116/mi²

25 Santa Maria de Jetibá 113/mi²

26 Rio Novo do Sul 104/mi²

27 Alegre 102/mi²

28 Muqui 101/mi²

29 Linhares 98/mi²

30 Atilio Vivacqua 94/mi²

31 Sooretama 92/mi²

32 São Mateus 87/mi²

33 São José do Calçado 86/mi²

34 Fundão 86/mi²

35 Rio Bananal 83/mi²

36 Iúna 83/mi²

37 Mantenópolis 82/mi²

38 Barra de São Francisco 81/mi²

39 Afonso Cláudio 80/mi²

40 Alto Rio Novo 78/mi²

41 Santa Teresa 77/mi²

42 Itarana 77/mi²

43 Vargem Alta 77/mi²

44 Apiacá 72/mi²

45 Vila Valério 72/mi²

46 Conceição do Castelo 69/mi²

47 Divino de São Lourenço 69/mi²

48 Brejetuba 67/mi²

49 Marilândia 67/mi²

50 Pedro Canário 67/mi²

51 Laranja da Terra 63/mi²

52 Dores do Rio Preto 61/mi²

53 Domingos Martins 61/mi²

54 Governador Lindenberg 60/mi²

55 Pinheiros 59/mi²

56 Itaguaçu 58/mi²

57 Nova Venécia 57/mi²

58 Boa Esperança 57/mi²

59 Jaguaré 55/mi²

60 Ibitirama 53/mi²

61 Muniz Freire 52/mi²

62 Mimoso do Sul 51/mi²

63 Alfredo Chaves 51/mi²

64 Pancas 50/mi²

65 Presidente Kennedy 49/mi²

66 Baixo Guandu 48/mi²

67 Conceição da Barra 47/mi²

68 Montanha 45/mi²

69 Água Doce do Norte 41/mi²

70 Vila Pavão 39/mi²

71 São Domingos do Norte 38/mi²

72 Santa Leopoldina 36/mi²

73 Ponto Belo 36/mi²

74 Águia Branca 31/mi²

75 Mucurici 25/mi²

76 Ecoporanga 20/mi²

77 Jetibá 16/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Espírito Santo pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Serra leads with 2,727 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. Serra has 2,727 people per square mile — that's roughly 4 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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