Most Dense in Rio Grande do Sul

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Most Dense — Rio Grande do Sul

1 Canoas 7,531/mi²

2 Cachoeirinha 7,330/mi²

3 Porto Alegre 5,768/mi²

4 Esteio 5,059/mi²

5 Alvorada 5,010/mi²

6 Sapucaia do Sul 4,091/mi²

7 São Leopoldo 3,888/mi²

8 Campo Bom 2,362/mi²

9 Estância Velha 2,167/mi²

10 Novo Hamburgo 1,995/mi²

11 Lajeado 1,706/mi²

12 Sapiranga 1,483/mi²

13 Gravataí 1,356/mi²

14 Dois Irmãos 1,341/mi²

15 Imbé 1,190/mi²

16 Capão da Canoa 1,156/mi²

17 Ivoti 1,009/mi²

18 Parobé 990/mi²

19 Nova Hartz 878/mi²

20 Bento Gonçalves 829/mi²

21 Tramandaí 683/mi²

22 Garibaldi 664/mi²

23 Xangri-lá 605/mi²

24 Erechim 574/mi²

25 Araricá 561/mi²

26 Guaíba 546/mi²

27 Igrejinha 524/mi²

28 Passo Fundo 486/mi²

29 São Sebastião do Caí 472/mi²

30 Caxias do Sul 471/mi²

31 Portão 468/mi²

32 Viamão 448/mi²

33 Pelotas 420/mi²

34 Farroupilha 404/mi²

35 Lindolfo Collor 403/mi²

36 Estrela 393/mi²

37 Charqueadas 384/mi²

38 Teutônia 379/mi²

39 Canela 374/mi²

40 Santa Maria 371/mi²

41 Encantado 352/mi²

42 Bom Princípio 348/mi²

43 Santa Cruz do Sul 339/mi²

44 Torres 339/mi²

45 Arroio do Meio 322/mi²

46 Nova Santa Rita 305/mi²

47 Santa Rosa 296/mi²

48 Carlos Barbosa 295/mi²

49 Três Coroas 294/mi²

50 Montenegro 288/mi²

51 Santo Ângelo 277/mi²

52 Sobradinho 266/mi²

53 Bom Retiro do Sul 263/mi²

54 Feliz 259/mi²

55 Tapejara 253/mi²

56 Vale Real 244/mi²

57 Flores da Cunha 237/mi²

58 Harmonia 234/mi²

59 Frederico Westphalen 234/mi²

60 Tupandi 219/mi²

61 Santa Clara do Sul 211/mi²

62 Três Passos 211/mi²

63 Ijuí 210/mi²

64 Nova Prata 207/mi²

65 Balneário Pinhal 201/mi²

66 Vera Cruz 196/mi²

67 Nova Petrópolis 194/mi²

68 Carazinho 191/mi²

69 Guaporé 189/mi²

70 Horizontina 175/mi²

71 Rio Grande 173/mi²

72 Veranópolis 172/mi²

73 São Marcos 172/mi²

74 Panambi 167/mi²

75 Serafina Corrêa 167/mi²

76 Ametista do Sul 165/mi²

77 Taquara 163/mi²

78 Rolante 158/mi²

79 Taquari 157/mi²

80 Rodeio Bonito 154/mi²

81 Cerro Largo 147/mi²

82 Tapera 145/mi²

83 Capela de Santana 143/mi²

84 Cidreira 143/mi²

85 Boa Vista do Buricá 137/mi²

86 Barão 133/mi²

87 Não-Me-Toque 131/mi²

88 Morro Reuter 131/mi²

89 Salvador do Sul 131/mi²

90 Nova Bassano 130/mi²

91 Estação 130/mi²

92 Cruzeiro do Sul 129/mi²

93 Terra de Areia 127/mi²

94 Eldorado do Sul 125/mi²

95 Paraí 125/mi²

96 Palmitinho 123/mi²

97 Arroio do Sal 122/mi²

98 Getúlio Vargas 121/mi²

99 Osório 116/mi²

100 Venâncio Aires 115/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Rio Grande do Sul pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Canoas leads with 7,531 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. Canoas has 7,531 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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