Most Dense in São Paulo

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Most Dense — São Paulo

1 Liberdade 46,193/mi²

2 Itaim Paulista 44,340/mi²

3 Vila Mariana 38,339/mi²

4 Itaquera 37,404/mi²

5 Tatuapé 31,104/mi²

6 São Mateus 31,012/mi²

7 Carapicuíba 29,541/mi²

8 Brás 28,704/mi²

9 São Caetano do Sul 28,269/mi²

10 São Miguel 27,935/mi²

11 Taboão da Serra 25,375/mi²

12 Osasco 23,131/mi²

13 Diadema 22,730/mi²

14 Bom Retiro 21,766/mi²

15 Pinheiros 21,083/mi²

16 Lapa 19,568/mi²

17 São Paulo 14,521/mi²

18 Mauá 13,517/mi²

19 Ferraz de Vasconcelos 12,496/mi²

20 Poá 11,913/mi²

21 Jandira 10,540/mi²

22 Itaquaquecetuba 10,390/mi²

23 Hortolândia 8,764/mi²

24 Embu das Artes 8,753/mi²

25 Várzea Paulista 8,582/mi²

26 Barueri 7,950/mi²

27 Guarulhos 7,373/mi²

28 Francisco Morato 7,164/mi²

29 Itapevi 6,451/mi²

30 Santo Amaro 5,850/mi²

31 Santo André 3,834/mi²

32 Sumaré 3,786/mi²

33 Sorocaba 3,774/mi²

34 Praia Grande 3,770/mi²

35 Americana 3,622/mi²

36 São Vicente 3,527/mi²

37 São Bernardo do Campo 3,314/mi²

38 Suzano 3,211/mi²

39 Guarujá 2,861/mi²

40 Bairro da Penha 2,749/mi²

41 São José do Rio Preto 2,678/mi²

42 Santos 2,615/mi²

43 Parelheiros 2,593/mi²

44 Jundiaí 2,550/mi²

45 Vargem Grande Paulista 2,517/mi²

46 Campinas 2,515/mi²

47 Itapecerica da Serra 2,406/mi²

48 Ribeirão Preto 2,317/mi²

49 Franco da Rocha 2,212/mi²

50 Campo Limpo Paulista 2,204/mi²

51 Arujá 2,129/mi²

52 Caieiras 2,124/mi²

53 Rio Grande da Serra 2,055/mi²

54 Santana de Parnaíba 1,845/mi²

55 Ribeirão Pires 1,827/mi²

56 Paulínia 1,817/mi²

57 Louveira 1,776/mi²

58 Vinhedo 1,770/mi²

59 Indaiatuba 1,744/mi²

60 Cajamar 1,737/mi²

61 Salto 1,700/mi²

62 Santa Bárbara d'Oeste 1,657/mi²

63 Bairro Parque Nossa Senhora do Carmo 1,626/mi²

64 Votorantim 1,549/mi²

65 Valinhos 1,433/mi²

66 Nova Odessa 1,423/mi²

67 Cubatão 1,381/mi²

68 São José dos Campos 1,369/mi²

69 Cotia 1,344/mi²

70 Limeira 1,157/mi²

71 Bauru 1,041/mi²

72 Mogi das Cruzes 979/mi²

73 Taubaté 920/mi²

74 Itatiba 900/mi²

75 Embu-Guaçu 887/mi²

76 Mongaguá 871/mi²

77 Bragança Paulista 853/mi²

78 Jaguariúna 852/mi²

79 Jacareí 847/mi²

80 Franca 846/mi²

81 Cerquilho 824/mi²

82 Potim 798/mi²

83 Serrana 755/mi²

84 Rio Claro 745/mi²

85 Ourinhos 731/mi²

86 Pedreira 719/mi²

87 Tremembé 706/mi²

88 Águas de Lindóia 705/mi²

89 Mairiporã 684/mi²

90 Cosmópolis 676/mi²

91 Atibaia 672/mi²

92 Aparecida 625/mi²

93 Presidente Prudente 620/mi²

94 Leme 615/mi²

95 Piracicaba 613/mi²

96 Sertãozinho 610/mi²

97 Monte Mor 608/mi²

98 Cruzeiro 596/mi²

99 Catanduva 587/mi²

100 Artur Nogueira 579/mi²

The most densely populated cities in São Paulo pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Liberdade leads with 46,193 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. Liberdade has 46,193 people per square mile — that's roughly 72 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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