Most Dense in Tolima Department

Top 46 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Tolima Department

1 Ibagué 534,985/mi²

2 Payandé 3,926/mi²

3 Flandes 663/mi²

4 Espinal 553/mi²

5 Palocabildo 342/mi²

6 Líbano 340/mi²

7 San Sebastián de Mariquita 292/mi²

8 Melgar 241/mi²

9 Honda 189/mi²

10 Fresno 161/mi²

11 Chicoral 144/mi²

12 Lérida 135/mi²

13 Guamo 120/mi²

14 Purificación 109/mi²

15 Padua 99/mi²

16 Anaime 99/mi²

17 Falan 94/mi²

18 Saldaña 82/mi²

19 Icononzo 80/mi²

20 Venadillo 63/mi²

21 Junín 62/mi²

22 Carmen de Apicalá 61/mi²

23 Natagaima 59/mi²

24 Ambalema 57/mi²

25 Alvarado 52/mi²

26 Rovira 50/mi²

27 Armero-Guyabal 46/mi²

28 Herveo 41/mi²

29 Prado 39/mi²

30 Cajamarca 36/mi²

31 Santa Isabel 33/mi²

32 Cunday 32/mi²

33 Casabianca 30/mi²

34 Planadas 29/mi²

35 La Chamba 28/mi²

36 Playarrica 24/mi²

37 Piedras 23/mi²

38 San Antonio 23/mi²

39 Guayabal 21/mi²

40 Rioblanco 20/mi²

41 Ataco 19/mi²

42 Chaparral 17/mi²

43 Roncesvalles 16/mi²

44 Ortega 16/mi²

45 Gaitania 15/mi²

46 Coello 13/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tolima Department pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Ibagué leads with 534,985 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. Ibagué has 534,985 people per square mile — that's roughly 836 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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