Most Dense in Goiás

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Most Dense — Goiás

1 Valparaíso de Goiás 8,211/mi²

2 Aparecida de Goiânia 4,132/mi²

3 Goiânia 3,700/mi²

4 Águas Lindas de Goiás 2,551/mi²

5 Novo Gama 1,468/mi²

6 Senador Canedo 896/mi²

7 Anápolis 666/mi²

8 Cidade Ocidental 514/mi²

9 Trindade 467/mi²

10 Goianira 421/mi²

11 Nerópolis 285/mi²

12 Abadia de Goiás 269/mi²

13 Inhumas 233/mi²

14 Ceres 185/mi²

15 Bonfinópolis 171/mi²

16 Aragoiânia 151/mi²

17 Santo Antônio do Descoberto 142/mi²

18 Nova Veneza 136/mi²

19 Campo Limpo de Goiás 133/mi²

20 Goianápolis 122/mi²

21 Caldas Novas 118/mi²

22 Terezópolis de Goias 115/mi²

23 Planaltina 112/mi²

24 Luziânia 102/mi²

25 Santo Antônio de Goiás 101/mi²

26 São Simão 99/mi²

27 Santa Bárbara de Goiás 95/mi²

28 Rialma 93/mi²

29 Goianésia 89/mi²

30 São Luís de Montes Belos 81/mi²

31 Santa Helena de Goiás 76/mi²

32 Guapó 71/mi²

33 Nazário 70/mi²

34 Hidrolândia 67/mi²

35 Alexânia 66/mi²

36 Iporá 65/mi²

37 Americano do Brasil 63/mi²

38 Caturaí 62/mi²

39 Rubiataba 61/mi²

40 Itaberaí 57/mi²

41 Jaraguá 55/mi²

42 Uruana 51/mi²

43 Bela Vista de Goiás 50/mi²

44 Palmeiras de Goiás 49/mi²

45 Itumbiara 49/mi²

46 Maurilândia 47/mi²

47 Itapaci 47/mi²

48 Morrinhos 46/mi²

49 Anicuns 45/mi²

50 Ouvidor 44/mi²

51 Rio Verde 44/mi²

52 Itapuranga 43/mi²

53 Pires do Rio 42/mi²

54 Carmo do Rio Verde 42/mi²

55 Petrolina de Goiás 41/mi²

56 Simolândia 41/mi²

57 Catalão 41/mi²

58 Nova Glória 40/mi²

59 Posse 37/mi²

60 Leopoldo de Bulhões 37/mi²

61 Formosa 35/mi²

62 Firminópolis 35/mi²

63 São Francisco de Goiás 34/mi²

64 Joviânia 33/mi²

65 Pirenópolis 33/mi²

66 Aragarças 33/mi²

67 Bom Jesus de Goiás 32/mi²

68 Itauçu 32/mi²

69 Acreúna 31/mi²

70 Quirinópolis 30/mi²

71 Vianópolis 29/mi²

72 Padre Bernardo 29/mi²

73 Alto Horizonte 28/mi²

74 Goiatuba 28/mi²

75 Campos Belos 28/mi²

76 Cachoeira Dourada 27/mi²

77 Indiara 26/mi²

78 Cezarina 25/mi²

79 Piracanjuba 25/mi²

80 Cocalzinho de Goiás 25/mi²

81 Jataí 24/mi²

82 Pontalina 24/mi²

83 Vicentinópolis 23/mi²

84 Inaciolândia 21/mi²

85 Buriti Alegre 21/mi²

86 Mambaí 21/mi²

87 Uruaçu 21/mi²

88 Sanclerlândia 21/mi²

89 Minaçu 20/mi²

90 Cristalina 20/mi²

91 Mozarlândia 19/mi²

92 Corumbá de Goiás 18/mi²

93 Goiás 17/mi²

94 Orizona 17/mi²

95 Porangatu 17/mi²

96 Jandaia 16/mi²

97 Silvânia 16/mi²

98 Cabeceiras 16/mi²

99 Paranaiguara 14/mi²

100 Barro Alto 13/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Goiás pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Valparaíso de Goiás leads with 8,211 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. Valparaíso de Goiás has 8,211 people per square mile — that's roughly 13 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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