Most Dense in Paraíba

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Most Dense — Paraíba

1 João Pessoa 7,632/mi²

2 Bayeux 4,437/mi²

3 Cabedelo 3,594/mi²

4 Campina Grande 1,158/mi²

5 Guarabira 816/mi²

6 São Sebastião de Lagoa de Roça 565/mi²

7 Areial 485/mi²

8 Lagoa Seca 482/mi²

9 Montadas 481/mi²

10 Nova Floresta 465/mi²

11 Alagoa Nova 441/mi²

12 Santa Rita 440/mi²

13 Cuitegi 414/mi²

14 Sapé 412/mi²

15 Puxinanã 399/mi²

16 Caaporã 356/mi²

17 Patos 342/mi²

18 Esperança 339/mi²

19 Conde 339/mi²

20 Mari 332/mi²

21 Queimadas 325/mi²

22 Belém 323/mi²

23 Pilões 290/mi²

24 Cajazeiras 271/mi²

25 Juarez Távora 271/mi²

26 Itapororoca 266/mi²

27 Alagoinha 262/mi²

28 Sertãozinho 257/mi²

29 Mamanguape 256/mi²

30 Sousa 256/mi²

31 Pilõezinhos 250/mi²

32 Pirpirituba 250/mi²

33 Pilar 247/mi²

34 Lucena 246/mi²

35 Cacimba de Dentro 244/mi²

36 Itabaiana 241/mi²

37 Pitimbu 240/mi²

38 Serra Redonda 239/mi²

39 Juripiranga 239/mi²

40 Arara 237/mi²

41 Bananeiras 228/mi²

42 Teixeira 220/mi²

43 Baía da Traição 220/mi²

44 Marizópolis 207/mi²

45 Pedro Régis 199/mi²

46 Lagoa de Dentro 199/mi²

47 Remígio 197/mi²

48 Marcação 192/mi²

49 Alagoa Grande 191/mi²

50 Solânea 186/mi²

51 Sobrado 185/mi²

52 Areia 184/mi²

53 São Miguel de Taipu 183/mi²

54 Cruz do Espírito Santo 183/mi²

55 Alhandra 172/mi²

56 Capim 161/mi²

57 Massaranduba 161/mi²

58 Fagundes 160/mi²

59 Maturéia 156/mi²

60 Cacimbas 143/mi²

61 Mogeiro 142/mi²

62 Araruna 137/mi²

63 Pedras de Fogo 134/mi²

64 Caldas Brandão 130/mi²

65 Brejo dos Santos 128/mi²

66 Ingá 127/mi²

67 Cuité de Mamanguape 127/mi²

68 São Bento 126/mi²

69 Curral de Cima 125/mi²

70 Aroeiras 123/mi²

71 Princesa Isabel 122/mi²

72 Itaporanga 121/mi²

73 Catolé do Rocha 120/mi²

74 Salgado de São Félix 118/mi²

75 Araçagi 117/mi²

76 Bonito de Santa Fé 116/mi²

77 Cachoeira dos Índios 114/mi²

78 Mataraca 111/mi²

79 Caturité 111/mi²

80 Uiraúna 111/mi²

81 Boqueirão 110/mi²

82 Cubati 110/mi²

83 Dona Inês 110/mi²

84 Nova Olinda 105/mi²

85 Itatuba 105/mi²

86 Desterro 104/mi²

87 São José dos Ramos 104/mi²

88 Umbuzeiro 101/mi²

89 Jacaraú 101/mi²

90 Gurinhém 100/mi²

91 Mulungu 99/mi²

92 Triunfo 98/mi²

93 Rio Tinto 98/mi²

94 Jericó 92/mi²

95 Brejo do Cruz 87/mi²

96 São Vicente do Seridó 87/mi²

97 Tavares 84/mi²

98 Nazarezinho 83/mi²

99 Boa Ventura 81/mi²

100 Santa Cecília 79/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Paraíba pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. João Pessoa leads with 7,632 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. João Pessoa has 7,632 people per square mile — that's roughly 12 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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