Most Dense in Nariño

Top 31 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Nariño

1 Pasto 545,736/mi²

2 Túquerres 356/mi²

3 Pupiales 288/mi²

4 Aldana 217/mi²

5 Yacuanquer 208/mi²

6 Ancuya 207/mi²

7 Olaya Herrera 190/mi²

8 La Unión 177/mi²

9 Sandoná 168/mi²

10 San Lorenzo 153/mi²

11 Linares 145/mi²

12 Guaitarilla 135/mi²

13 San Pablo 122/mi²

14 Samaniego 112/mi²

15 El Tambo 99/mi²

16 La Cruz 96/mi²

17 Ipiales 76/mi²

18 Buesaco 74/mi²

19 Leiva 41/mi²

20 Potosí 34/mi²

21 Policarpa 32/mi²

22 Tumaco 29/mi²

23 Mosquera 27/mi²

24 Salahonda 26/mi²

25 Cumbitara 20/mi²

26 Cumbal 19/mi²

27 La Tola 18/mi²

28 El Rosario 17/mi²

29 El Charco 13/mi²

30 Sotomayor 13/mi²

31 Barbacoas 9/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nariño pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Pasto leads with 545,736 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. Pasto has 545,736 people per square mile — that's roughly 853 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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