Most Dense in Chile

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Chile

1 Lo Prado 12 51,135/mi²

2 Ñuñoa 12 39,357/mi²

3 Lampa 12 36,775/mi²

4 Iquique 15 24,701/mi²

5 Antofagasta 03 18,509/mi²

6 La Ligua 01 16,823/mi²

7 La Pintana 12 16,329/mi²

8 Panguipulli 17 16,101/mi²

9 Valparaíso 01 15,243/mi²

10 Puerto Varas 14 15,024/mi²

11 Puente Alto 12 14,978/mi²

12 Santiago 12 14,953/mi²

13 Arica 16 14,384/mi²

14 Calbuco 14 14,087/mi²

15 Río Bueno 17 13,757/mi²

16 Concepción 06 13,599/mi²

17 San Francisco de Mostazal 08 13,409/mi²

18 Los Andes 01 13,265/mi²

19 Calama 03 12,535/mi²

20 Puerto Montt 14 12,501/mi²

21 Chonchi 14 12,461/mi²

22 San Pedro de Atacama 03 12,315/mi²

23 Temuco 04 12,313/mi²

24 Ancud 14 12,258/mi²

25 Batuco 12 11,904/mi²

26 Quillota 01 11,547/mi²

27 San Javier 11 11,483/mi²

28 Peñalolén 12 11,375/mi²

29 Tomé 06 11,110/mi²

30 Renca 12 11,023/mi²

31 Linares 11 10,933/mi²

32 Los Ángeles 06 10,832/mi²

33 Lebu 06 10,795/mi²

34 Puerto Cisnes 02 10,435/mi²

35 Rancagua 08 10,416/mi²

36 Arauco 06 10,361/mi²

37 Talca 11 10,318/mi²

38 San Antonio 01 10,171/mi²

39 Chillán 18 10,121/mi²

40 San Felipe 01 9,932/mi²

41 Copiapó 05 9,764/mi²

42 Dalcahue 14 9,686/mi²

43 Vallenar 05 9,219/mi²

44 Illapel 07 8,983/mi²

45 Coyhaique 02 8,943/mi²

46 Quilicura 12 8,745/mi²

47 Quilpué 01 8,536/mi²

48 Tocopilla 03 8,274/mi²

49 Talcahuano 06 8,237/mi²

50 Chillán Viejo 18 8,187/mi²

51 Punta Arenas 10 8,082/mi²

52 Maipú 12 8,076/mi²

53 Pozo Almonte 15 7,961/mi²

54 Coquimbo 07 7,839/mi²

55 Curicó 11 7,826/mi²

56 Castro 14 7,576/mi²

57 Valdivia 17 7,538/mi²

58 Angol 04 7,488/mi²

59 La Serena 07 7,461/mi²

60 Cauquenes 11 7,241/mi²

61 Viña del Mar 01 7,180/mi²

62 Fresia 14 6,766/mi²

63 Chicureo 12 6,569/mi²

64 Puerto Aysén 02 5,148/mi²

65 Porvenir 10 4,310/mi²

66 Villa Alemana 01 2,599/mi²

67 Chiguayante 06 2,540/mi²

68 Peñaflor 12 2,337/mi²

69 Villa Presidente Frei 12 2,308/mi²

70 San Pedro de la Paz 06 2,198/mi²

71 San Bernardo 12 2,124/mi²

72 Padre Hurtado 12 1,608/mi²

73 Hanga Roa 01 1,491/mi²

74 Concón 01 1,084/mi²

75 La Calera 01 1,061/mi²

76 Hacienda La Calera 01 1,037/mi²

77 Talagante 12 920/mi²

78 Penco 06 889/mi²

79 Lota 06 771/mi²

80 Alto Hospicio 15 696/mi²

81 El Monte 12 523/mi²

82 Quintero 01 483/mi²

83 Buin 12 455/mi²

84 Graneros 08 438/mi²

85 La Cruz 01 423/mi²

86 Osorno 14 370/mi²

87 Coronel 06 362/mi²

88 Colina 12 334/mi²

89 Padre Las Casas 04 260/mi²

90 Limache 01 235/mi²

91 Paine 12 218/mi²

92 Villa Mercedes 06 196/mi²

93 Nancagua 08 195/mi²

94 San Vicente de Tagua Tagua 08 184/mi²

95 Santa Cruz 08 174/mi²

96 Villa Alegre 11 172/mi²

97 Llaillay 01 153/mi²

98 Algarrobo 01 149/mi²

99 Cartagena 01 147/mi²

100 Pirque 12 141/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Chile pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lo Prado leads with 51,135 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. Lo Prado has 51,135 people per square mile — that's roughly 80 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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