Most Dense in Paraná

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Paraná

1 Curitiba 11,356/mi²

2 Pinhais 4,484/mi²

3 Colombo 2,965/mi²

4 Fazenda Rio Grande 2,942/mi²

5 Sarandi 1,867/mi²

6 Maringá 1,361/mi²

7 Almirante Tamandaré 1,185/mi²

8 Piraquara 1,112/mi²

9 Londrina 762/mi²

10 São José dos Pinhais 739/mi²

11 Araucária 703/mi²

12 Arapongas 687/mi²

13 Paiçandu 583/mi²

14 Foz do Iguaçu 581/mi²

15 Matinhos 565/mi²

16 Medianeira 454/mi²

17 Rolândia 439/mi²

18 Cambé 391/mi²

19 Pato Branco 372/mi²

20 Apucarana 341/mi²

21 Ibiporã 335/mi²

22 Paranaguá 318/mi²

23 Campo Mourão 286/mi²

24 Francisco Beltrão 270/mi²

25 Quatro Barras 269/mi²

26 Ponta Grossa 261/mi²

27 Jandaia do Sul 244/mi²

28 Cianorte 234/mi²

29 Cascavel 223/mi²

30 Pontal do Paraná 218/mi²

31 Santa Terezinha de Itaipu 210/mi²

32 Santo Antônio do Sudoeste 200/mi²

33 Dois Vizinhos 193/mi²

34 Mandaguaçu 190/mi²

35 Andirá 189/mi²

36 Campo Magro 183/mi²

37 Mandaguari 175/mi²

38 Campo Largo 174/mi²

39 Toledo 170/mi²

40 Bandeirantes 167/mi²

41 Cambará 164/mi²

42 Umuarama 164/mi²

43 Marechal Cândido Rondon 158/mi²

44 Califórnia 152/mi²

45 Paranavaí 150/mi²

46 Barracão 149/mi²

47 Santo Antônio da Platina 148/mi²

48 Ivaiporã 147/mi²

49 Japurá 146/mi²

50 Siqueira Campos 142/mi²

51 Quatiguá 142/mi²

52 Jataizinho 142/mi²

53 Mandirituba 142/mi²

54 União da Vitória 141/mi²

55 Irati 140/mi²

56 Contenda 138/mi²

57 Paraíso do Norte 138/mi²

58 Bela Vista do Paraíso 136/mi²

59 Nova Olímpia 134/mi²

60 Ibema 130/mi²

61 Agudos do Sul 129/mi²

62 Figueira 129/mi²

63 Itaperuçu 128/mi²

64 Telêmaco Borba 127/mi²

65 Cafelândia 127/mi²

66 Cornélio Procópio 126/mi²

67 Realeza 119/mi²

68 Ampére 119/mi²

69 Guaíra 118/mi²

70 Palotina 117/mi²

71 Marialva 115/mi²

72 Pato Bragado 115/mi²

73 Floresta 114/mi²

74 Florestópolis 112/mi²

75 Jacarezinho 111/mi²

76 Goioerê 110/mi²

77 Colorado 110/mi²

78 Mauá da Serra 110/mi²

79 Uraí 107/mi²

80 Nova Esperança 105/mi²

81 Santa Fé 105/mi²

82 Astorga 104/mi²

83 Porecatu 103/mi²

84 Pérola 101/mi²

85 Piên 100/mi²

86 Jesuítas 100/mi²

87 Capitão Leônidas Marques 100/mi²

88 Salto do Lontra 99/mi²

89 Wenceslau Braz 98/mi²

90 Guarapuava 97/mi²

91 Sabáudia 95/mi²

92 Doutor Camargo 94/mi²

93 Assis Chateaubriand 93/mi²

94 Marmeleiro 92/mi²

95 Carlópolis 92/mi²

96 Laranjeiras do Sul 92/mi²

97 Planalto 91/mi²

98 Santa Izabel do Oeste 91/mi²

99 Sertanópolis 90/mi²

100 São Miguel do Iguaçu 89/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Paraná pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Curitiba leads with 11,356 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. Curitiba has 11,356 people per square mile — that's roughly 18 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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