Most Dense in Brazil

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Brazil

1 Liberdade 27 46,193/mi²

2 Leblon 21 45,433/mi²

3 Itaim Paulista 27 44,340/mi²

4 Vila Mariana 27 38,339/mi²

5 Itaquera 27 37,404/mi²

6 São João de Meriti 21 33,881/mi²

7 Tatuapé 27 31,104/mi²

8 São Mateus 27 31,012/mi²

9 Carapicuíba 27 29,541/mi²

10 Brás 27 28,704/mi²

11 São Caetano do Sul 27 28,269/mi²

12 São Miguel 27 27,935/mi²

13 Santana do Acaraú 06 26,403/mi²

14 Taboão da Serra 27 25,375/mi²

15 Osasco 27 23,131/mi²

16 Diadema 27 22,730/mi²

17 Bom Retiro 27 21,766/mi²

18 Pinheiros 27 21,083/mi²

19 Almadina 05 20,872/mi²

20 Cruzeiro 07 20,269/mi²

21 Lapa 27 19,568/mi²

22 Fortaleza 06 16,147/mi²

23 Belo Horizonte 15 15,964/mi²

24 Belford Roxo 21 15,373/mi²

25 São Paulo 27 14,521/mi²

26 Recife 30 14,203/mi²

27 Olinda 30 13,700/mi²

28 Sudoeste/Octagonal 07 13,690/mi²

29 Mauá 27 13,517/mi²

30 Vicente Pires 07 13,398/mi²

31 Gama 07 13,071/mi²

32 Ferraz de Vasconcelos 27 12,496/mi²

33 Poá 27 11,913/mi²

34 Nilópolis 21 11,382/mi²

35 Curitiba 18 11,356/mi²

36 Natal 22 10,625/mi²

37 Jandira 27 10,540/mi²

38 Itaquaquecetuba 27 10,390/mi²

39 Rio de Janeiro 21 10,037/mi²

40 Hortolândia 27 8,764/mi²

41 Embu das Artes 27 8,753/mi²

42 Várzea Paulista 27 8,582/mi²

43 Águas Claras 07 8,464/mi²

44 Valparaíso de Goiás 29 8,211/mi²

45 Salvador 05 7,957/mi²

46 Barueri 27 7,950/mi²

47 Varjão 07 7,898/mi²

48 João Pessoa 17 7,632/mi²

49 Canoas 23 7,531/mi²

50 Contagem 15 7,380/mi²

51 Guarulhos 27 7,373/mi²

52 Guará 07 7,334/mi²

53 Cachoeirinha 23 7,330/mi²

54 Francisco Morato 27 7,164/mi²

55 Lauro de Freitas 05 6,636/mi²

56 Jaboatão 30 6,521/mi²

57 Riacho Fundo II 07 6,519/mi²

58 Itapevi 27 6,451/mi²

59 Jaboatão dos Guararapes 30 5,978/mi²

60 Niterói 21 5,965/mi²

61 Camaragibe 30 5,961/mi²

62 Santo Amaro 27 5,850/mi²

63 Porto Alegre 23 5,768/mi²

64 Pôr do Sol 07 5,530/mi²

65 Jardim Botânico 07 5,290/mi²

66 Ananindeua 16 5,249/mi²

67 Aracaju 28 5,193/mi²

68 Santa Cruz de Minas 15 5,132/mi²

69 Esteio 23 5,059/mi²

70 Candangolândia 07 5,050/mi²

71 Alvorada 23 5,010/mi²

72 Pinhais 18 4,484/mi²

73 Bayeux 17 4,437/mi²

74 Ribeirão das Neves 15 4,343/mi²

75 Ibirité 15 4,278/mi²

76 Aparecida de Goiânia 29 4,132/mi²

77 Taguatinga 07 4,127/mi²

78 Balneário Camboriú 26 4,122/mi²

79 Sapucaia do Sul 23 4,091/mi²

80 São Leopoldo 23 3,888/mi²

81 Maceió 02 3,840/mi²

82 Santo André 27 3,834/mi²

83 Duque de Caxias 21 3,824/mi²

84 Itapoã 07 3,794/mi²

85 Sumaré 27 3,786/mi²

86 Sorocaba 27 3,774/mi²

87 Queimados 21 3,773/mi²

88 Praia Grande 27 3,770/mi²

89 Goiânia 29 3,700/mi²

90 Paulista 30 3,660/mi²

91 Parnamirim 22 3,650/mi²

92 Americana 27 3,622/mi²

93 São Luís 13 3,619/mi²

94 Cabedelo 17 3,594/mi²

95 Samambaia 07 3,529/mi²

96 São Vicente 27 3,527/mi²

97 Paço do Lumiar 13 3,483/mi²

98 Toritama 30 3,380/mi²

99 São Bernardo do Campo 27 3,314/mi²

100 Ceilândia 07 3,228/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Brazil 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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