Most Dense in Rio Grande do Norte

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Most Dense — Rio Grande do Norte

1 Natal 10,625/mi²

2 Parnamirim 3,650/mi²

3 São Gonçalo do Amarante 1,151/mi²

4 Extremoz 912/mi²

5 Passa e Fica 447/mi²

6 Macaíba 406/mi²

7 Tibau do Sul 376/mi²

8 Goianinha 374/mi²

9 São José de Mipibu 371/mi²

10 Brejinho 352/mi²

11 Montanhas 325/mi²

12 Mossoró 293/mi²

13 Nísia Floresta 289/mi²

14 Ceará-Mirim 278/mi²

15 Nova Cruz 251/mi²

16 Arês 245/mi²

17 Pau dos Ferros 228/mi²

18 Lagoa Salgada 226/mi²

19 Monte Alegre 220/mi²

20 Vera Cruz 210/mi²

21 Lagoa Nova 205/mi²

22 Espírito Santo 201/mi²

23 Bom Jesus 193/mi²

24 Jaçanã 184/mi²

25 São Paulo do Potengi 184/mi²

26 São Miguel 180/mi²

27 Rafael Fernandes 162/mi²

28 Guamaré 151/mi²

29 Santo Antônio 151/mi²

30 Canguaretama 147/mi²

31 Doutor Severiano 144/mi²

32 Pedro Velho 141/mi²

33 Portalegre 139/mi²

34 Grossos 135/mi²

35 Serra de São Bento 133/mi²

36 Campo Redondo 128/mi²

37 Areia Branca 128/mi²

38 Poço Branco 128/mi²

39 Lagoa d'Anta 127/mi²

40 Currais Novos 125/mi²

41 Encanto 122/mi²

42 João Câmara 121/mi²

43 Tenente Ananias 120/mi²

44 José da Penha 120/mi²

45 Rio do Fogo 120/mi²

46 Tenente Laurentino Cruz 114/mi²

47 Parelhas 113/mi²

48 Luís Gomes 109/mi²

49 Ipanguaçu 109/mi²

50 Santa Cruz 106/mi²

51 Lagoa de Pedras 105/mi²

52 Martins 103/mi²

53 Serra Caiada 101/mi²

54 Ielmo Marinho 100/mi²

55 Caicó 98/mi²

56 Alto do Rodrigues 94/mi²

57 Várzea 92/mi²

58 Açu 92/mi²

59 Taipu 91/mi²

60 Maxaranguape 87/mi²

61 Serrinha 82/mi²

62 Paraú 81/mi²

63 Baía Formosa 80/mi²

64 Boa Saúde 80/mi²

65 Jardim do Seridó 79/mi²

66 Itajá 76/mi²

67 Patu 76/mi²

68 Tangará 76/mi²

69 Umarizal 75/mi²

70 Riachuelo 74/mi²

71 Senador Elói de Souza 70/mi²

72 Pendências 70/mi²

73 Alexandria 69/mi²

74 Baraúna 68/mi²

75 Touros 68/mi²

76 Macau 67/mi²

77 Tibau 67/mi²

78 São José do Campestre 67/mi²

79 Coronel Ezequiel 67/mi²

80 Carnaúba dos Dantas 66/mi²

81 São Vicente 65/mi²

82 São Miguel do Gostoso 64/mi²

83 Severiano Melo 64/mi²

84 Japi 63/mi²

85 São Pedro 60/mi²

86 Marcelino Vieira 60/mi²

87 Cruzeta 57/mi²

88 Antônio Martins 56/mi²

89 Serra do Mel 55/mi²

90 Jardim de Piranhas 55/mi²

91 Cerro Corá 54/mi²

92 Caiçara do Norte 54/mi²

93 Caraúbas 53/mi²

94 Itaú 53/mi²

95 Florânia 48/mi²

96 São João do Sabugi 47/mi²

97 Equador 46/mi²

98 São Rafael 44/mi²

99 Upanema 44/mi²

100 Felipe Guerra 44/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Rio Grande do Norte pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Natal leads with 10,625 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. Natal has 10,625 people per square mile — that's roughly 17 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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