Most Dense in Canary Islands

Top 43 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Canary Islands

2 Arrecife 4,549/mi²
3 Puerto de la Cruz 3,079/mi²
4 Arona 2,387/mi²
5 Los Realejos 1,616/mi²
6 Centro 1,553/mi²
7 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1,218/mi²
8 San Miguel De Abona 1,030/mi²
10 Carrizal 891/mi²
11 Vecindario 627/mi²
12 Candelaria 578/mi²
13 La Laguna 545/mi²
14 Ingenio 545/mi²
16 Puerto del Carmen 457/mi²
17 Telde 385/mi²
18 San Isidro 381/mi²
19 San Bartolomé 350/mi²
20 San Juan de la Rambla 314/mi²
21 La Orotava 308/mi²
22 Garachico 293/mi²
23 Realejo Alto 289/mi²
24 Puerto del Rosario 283/mi²
25 Puerto Rico 273/mi²
26 Gáldar 257/mi²
27 Tías 255/mi²
28 Güimar 242/mi²
29 Cruce de Arinaga 217/mi²
30 La Oliva 200/mi²
31 Icod de los Vinos 181/mi²
33 Corralejo 144/mi²
34 Playa Blanca 133/mi²
35 Playa de San Juan 133/mi²
36 El Paso 128/mi²
37 Agüimes 109/mi²
38 Playa del Ingles 107/mi²
39 Antigua 103/mi²
40 Lomo de Arico 79/mi²
41 Granadilla de Abona 68/mi²
42 Costa Teguise 20/mi²
43 Costa Calma 13/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Canary Islands pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria leads with 5,223 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. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has 5,223 people per square mile - that's roughly 8 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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