Most Dense in Cuba

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Cuba

1 Centro Habana 02 120,726/mi²
2 Alamar 02 87,925/mi²
3 Diez de Octubre 02 41,102/mi²
4 Güira de Melena AR 36,207/mi²
5 Bauta AR 31,135/mi²
6 Plaza de la Revolución 02 28,629/mi²
7 San Luis 15 26,917/mi²
8 Cabaiguán 14 24,594/mi²
9 Güines MA 22,454/mi²
10 Vedado 02 22,298/mi²
11 Cerro 02 21,980/mi²
12 Puentes Grandes 02 21,980/mi²
13 Jagüey Grande 03 21,487/mi²
14 Trinidad 14 19,870/mi²
15 Batabanó MA 18,871/mi²
16 Guantánamo 10 18,235/mi²
17 Guáimaro 05 17,890/mi²
18 Cumanayagua 08 17,746/mi²
19 Jaruco MA 17,420/mi²
20 San Antonio de los Baños AR 16,493/mi²
21 Santa Cruz del Norte MA 16,430/mi²
22 Guanajay AR 16,191/mi²
23 Madruga MA 15,575/mi²
24 Palmira 08 15,183/mi²
25 Bejucal MA 14,498/mi²
26 Jovellanos 03 14,292/mi²
27 Puerto Padre 13 14,022/mi²
28 Marianao 02 13,979/mi²
29 Consolación del Sur 01 13,644/mi²
30 Contramaestre 15 13,265/mi²
31 Colón 03 13,199/mi²
32 Palma Soriano 15 13,099/mi²
33 Cojímar 02 13,026/mi²
34 Banes 12 12,923/mi²
35 Manzanillo 09 12,922/mi²
36 Artemisa AR 12,560/mi²
37 Las Tunas 13 12,279/mi²
38 San Miguel del Padrón 02 11,807/mi²
39 Ciego de Ávila 07 11,729/mi²
40 Cárdenas 03 10,886/mi²
41 Santiago de Cuba 15 10,674/mi²
42 Moa 12 10,624/mi²
43 Bayamo 09 10,515/mi²
44 Sancti Spíritus 14 10,267/mi²
45 Nueva Gerona 04 10,265/mi²
46 Cruces 08 9,190/mi²
47 Placetas 16 9,158/mi²
48 Pinar del Río 01 9,113/mi²
49 San Cristobal AR 9,100/mi²
50 Havana 02 8,865/mi²
51 Sagua la Grande 16 8,792/mi²
52 Primero de Enero 07 8,500/mi²
53 Mariel AR 8,378/mi²
54 Cienfuegos 08 8,310/mi²
55 Regla 02 8,078/mi²
56 Venezuela 07 7,721/mi²
57 Balcón de la Lisa 02 7,013/mi²
58 Candelaria AR 6,964/mi²
59 Alquízar AR 6,912/mi²
60 San José de las Lajas MA 6,847/mi²
61 Morón 07 6,817/mi²
62 Almendares 02 6,762/mi²
63 Caibarién 16 6,502/mi²
64 Santa Clara 16 6,472/mi²
65 San Luis 01 6,311/mi²
66 Esmeralda 05 6,238/mi²
67 Holguín 12 5,284/mi²
68 Minas 05 5,126/mi²
69 Florida 05 5,110/mi²
70 Baracoa 10 4,220/mi²
71 Víbora 02 4,180/mi²
72 Matanzas 03 3,673/mi²
73 Nuevitas 05 3,566/mi²
74 Arroyo Naranjo 02 3,203/mi²
75 Boyeros 02 2,875/mi²
76 Fontanar 02 2,723/mi²
77 Vedado del Cotorro 02 2,325/mi²
78 Guanabacoa 02 1,986/mi²
79 Jamaica MA 1,873/mi²
80 Varadero 03 1,713/mi²
81 Camagüey 05 754/mi²
82 Mantilla 02 706/mi²
83 Ciudad Camilo Cienfuegos 02 608/mi²
84 Santiago de las Vegas 02 537/mi²
85 Minas de Matahambre 01 374/mi²
86 La Habana Vieja 02 326/mi²
87 La Salud MA 290/mi²
88 Cifuentes 16 239/mi²
89 Jesús Menéndez 13 207/mi²
90 Bartolomé Masó 09 191/mi²
91 Perico 03 180/mi²
92 Leader 02 175/mi²
93 Ranchuelo 16 174/mi²
94 Florencia 07 167/mi²
95 Cacocum 12 167/mi²
96 San Nicolás de Bari MA 167/mi²
97 Cueto 12 166/mi²
98 Taguasco 14 165/mi²
99 Manicaragua 16 163/mi²
100 Pilón 09 161/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Cuba pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Centro Habana leads with 120,726 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. Centro Habana has 120,726 people per square mile - that's roughly 189 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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