Most Dense in Brazil

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Brazil

1 Itaim Paulista 27 48,396/mi²
2 Liberdade 27 48,316/mi²
3 Leblon 21 45,433/mi²
4 Vila Mariana 27 39,302/mi²
5 Itaquera 27 36,325/mi²
6 São João de Meriti 21 33,881/mi²
7 São Miguel 27 31,752/mi²
8 São Mateus 27 30,904/mi²
9 Carapicuíba 27 29,541/mi²
10 Tatuapé 27 28,919/mi²
11 São Caetano do Sul 27 28,269/mi²
12 Santana do Acaraú 06 26,403/mi²
13 Taboão da Serra 27 25,375/mi²
14 Osasco 27 23,131/mi²
15 Diadema 27 22,730/mi²
16 Bom Retiro 27 22,008/mi²
17 Brás 27 21,678/mi²
18 Pinheiros 27 21,153/mi²
19 Almadina 05 20,872/mi²
20 Cruzeiro 07 20,269/mi²
21 Lapa 27 17,031/mi²
22 Santo Amaro 27 16,314/mi²
23 Fortaleza 06 16,147/mi²
24 Belo Horizonte 15 15,964/mi²
25 Belford Roxo 21 15,373/mi²
26 São Paulo 27 14,521/mi²
27 Recife 30 14,203/mi²
28 Olinda 30 13,700/mi²
29 Sudoeste/Octagonal 07 13,690/mi²
30 Mauá 27 13,517/mi²
31 Vicente Pires 07 13,398/mi²
32 Gama 07 13,071/mi²
33 Ferraz de Vasconcelos 27 12,496/mi²
34 Poá 27 11,913/mi²
35 Nilópolis 21 11,382/mi²
36 Curitiba 18 11,356/mi²
37 Natal 22 10,625/mi²
38 Jandira 27 10,540/mi²
39 Itaquaquecetuba 27 10,390/mi²
40 Rio de Janeiro 21 10,037/mi²
41 Hortolândia 27 8,764/mi²
42 Embu das Artes 27 8,753/mi²
43 Várzea Paulista 27 8,582/mi²
44 Águas Claras 07 8,464/mi²
45 Valparaíso de Goiás 29 8,211/mi²
46 Salvador 05 7,957/mi²
47 Barueri 27 7,950/mi²
48 Varjão 07 7,898/mi²
49 João Pessoa 17 7,632/mi²
50 Canoas 23 7,531/mi²
51 Contagem 15 7,380/mi²
52 Guarulhos 27 7,373/mi²
53 Guará 07 7,334/mi²
54 Cachoeirinha 23 7,330/mi²
55 Francisco Morato 27 7,164/mi²
56 Lauro de Freitas 05 6,636/mi²
57 Jaboatão 30 6,521/mi²
58 Riacho Fundo II 07 6,519/mi²
59 Itapevi 27 6,451/mi²
60 Jaboatão dos Guararapes 30 5,978/mi²
61 Niterói 21 5,965/mi²
62 Camaragibe 30 5,961/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. Itaim Paulista leads with 48,396 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. Itaim Paulista has 48,396 people per square mile - that's roughly 76 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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