Most Dense in Canary Islands

Top 76 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Canary Islands

1 Puerto de la Cruz 7,916/mi²

2 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 6,728/mi²

3 Arrecife 5,826/mi²

4 La Laguna 2,599/mi²

5 Arona 2,387/mi²

6 Telde 2,339/mi²

7 Arucas 2,276/mi²

8 Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1,745/mi²

9 Los Realejos 1,616/mi²

10 Realejo Alto 1,596/mi²

11 Centro 1,553/mi²

12 Tacoronte 1,540/mi²

13 Santa Brígida 1,496/mi²

14 Puerto del Carmen 1,212/mi²

15 Santa Lucía 1,210/mi²

16 Ingenio 1,187/mi²

17 Santa Úrsula 1,091/mi²

18 Candelaria 1,069/mi²

19 Firgas 1,033/mi²

20 San Bartolomé 1,030/mi²

21 San Miguel De Abona 1,030/mi²

22 Teror 911/mi²

23 Santa Cruz de la Palma 899/mi²

24 Carrizal 891/mi²

25 Los Llanos de Aridane 877/mi²

26 Tegueste 867/mi²

27 La Victoria de Acentejo 861/mi²

28 Tías 802/mi²

29 Adeje 754/mi²

30 La Matanza de Acentejo 745/mi²

31 Sauzal 671/mi²

32 Tazacorte 655/mi²

33 Vecindario 627/mi²

34 Icod de los Vinos 625/mi²

35 Gáldar 625/mi²

36 Guia 594/mi²

37 Agüimes 572/mi²

38 Granadilla de Abona 534/mi²

39 Breña Alta 514/mi²

40 Valsequillo de Gran Canaria 505/mi²

41 Güimar 411/mi²

42 Guía de Isora 387/mi²

43 Vega de San Mateo 383/mi²

44 San Bartolomé de Tirajana 334/mi²

45 Moya 322/mi²

46 San Juan de la Rambla 314/mi²

47 Puerto del Rosario 313/mi²

48 La Orotava 308/mi²

49 Garachico 293/mi²

50 Mogán 289/mi²

51 Santiago del Teide 282/mi²

52 San Isidro 261/mi²

53 Arafo 254/mi²

54 La Guancha 250/mi²

55 Agaete 230/mi²

56 Maspalomas 225/mi²

57 La Oliva 200/mi²

58 San Sebastián de la Gomera 177/mi²

59 San Nicolás 167/mi²

60 Yaiza 164/mi²

61 Buenavista del Norte 148/mi²

62 Puerto Rico 147/mi²

63 Playa de San Juan 133/mi²

64 El Paso 128/mi²

65 Tuineje 112/mi²

66 Playa del Ingles 107/mi²

67 Corralejo 105/mi²

68 Antigua 103/mi²

69 Playa Blanca 101/mi²

70 Tinajo 81/mi²

71 Lomo de Arico 79/mi²

72 Teguise 51/mi²

73 Pájara 46/mi²

74 Nazaret 26/mi²

75 Costa Teguise 20/mi²

76 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. Puerto de la Cruz leads with 7,916 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. Puerto de la Cruz has 7,916 people per square mile — that's roughly 12 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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