Most Dense in Santa Catarina

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Most Dense — Santa Catarina

1 Balneário Camboriú 4,122/mi²

2 Itapema 2,481/mi²

3 São José 1,614/mi²

4 Florianópolis 1,548/mi²

5 Blumenau 1,315/mi²

6 Palhoça 1,170/mi²

7 Criciúma 1,145/mi²

8 Penha 927/mi²

9 Joinville 916/mi²

10 Timbó 884/mi²

11 Itajaí 879/mi²

12 Navegantes 877/mi²

13 Brusque 852/mi²

14 Camboriú 829/mi²

15 Capivari de Baixo 669/mi²

16 Rio do Sul 652/mi²

17 Barra Velha 638/mi²

18 Tubarão 614/mi²

19 Içara 604/mi²

20 Balneário Piçarras 565/mi²

21 Jaraguá do Sul 537/mi²

22 Cocal do Sul 527/mi²

23 Garopaba 504/mi²

24 Porto Belo 493/mi²

25 Sombrio 483/mi²

26 Biguaçu 475/mi²

27 Chapecó 464/mi²

28 Imbituba 444/mi²

29 Bombinhas 433/mi²

30 São Miguel d'Oeste 429/mi²

31 Forquilhinha 422/mi²

32 Pomerode 421/mi²

33 Gaspar 414/mi²

34 Tijucas 395/mi²

35 Indaial 393/mi²

36 Pinhalzinho 387/mi²

37 Sangão 385/mi²

38 Morro da Fumaça 382/mi²

39 Guaramirim 380/mi²

40 Maravilha 380/mi²

41 Balneário Rincão 368/mi²

42 São Bento do Sul 352/mi²

43 Araranguá 352/mi²

44 São João Batista 343/mi²

45 São Ludgero 314/mi²

46 Xanxerê 296/mi²

47 Campinas 283/mi²

48 Braço do Norte 273/mi²

49 Passo de Torres 263/mi²

50 Joaçaba 256/mi²

51 Itapoá 249/mi²

52 Maracajá 241/mi²

53 Xaxim 240/mi²

54 Guabiruba 238/mi²

55 Laguna 226/mi²

56 Videira 225/mi²

57 Pescaria Brava 222/mi²

58 Concórdia 220/mi²

59 Schroeder 219/mi²

60 Capinzal 216/mi²

61 Balneário Arroio do Silva 205/mi²

62 Laurentino 203/mi²

63 Herval dOeste 201/mi²

64 Araquari 201/mi²

65 Ibirama 201/mi²

66 Urussanga 186/mi²

67 São Francisco do Sul 181/mi²

68 Gravatal 176/mi²

69 Ascurra 169/mi²

70 São Lourenço do Oeste 159/mi²

71 Santo Amaro da Imperatriz 159/mi²

72 Residencia Moacir PU5BHV 157/mi²

73 Balneário Gaivota 156/mi²

74 Caçador 155/mi²

75 Trombudo Central 153/mi²

76 São Carlos 147/mi²

77 Nova Erechim 140/mi²

78 Lauro Müller 138/mi²

79 Lontras 138/mi²

80 Cunha Porã 132/mi²

81 Ilhota 130/mi²

82 Governador Celso Ramos 130/mi²

83 Nova Veneza 122/mi²

84 Santa Rosa do Sul 121/mi²

85 Presidente Getúlio 120/mi²

86 Siderópolis 119/mi²

87 Luzerna 119/mi²

88 Agronômica 118/mi²

89 Armazém 116/mi²

90 Antônio Carlos 113/mi²

91 Saudades 111/mi²

92 Ituporanga 110/mi²

93 Fraiburgo 109/mi²

94 São Pedro de Alcântara 109/mi²

95 Canelinha 107/mi²

96 Garuva 106/mi²

97 Curitibanos 104/mi²

98 Seara 104/mi²

99 Agrolândia 103/mi²

100 São João do Oeste 101/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Santa Catarina pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Balneário Camboriú leads with 4,122 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. Balneário Camboriú has 4,122 people per square mile — that's roughly 6 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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