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Most Dense in Galicia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Galicia

1 A Coruña 13,464/mi²
2 Vigo 3,308/mi²
3 Burela de Cabo 2,403/mi²
4 Ourense 2,130/mi²
5 Oleiros 1,732/mi²
6 Vilagarcía de Arousa 1,598/mi²
7 Ferrol 1,574/mi²
8 Cangas do Morrazo 1,522/mi²
9 Pontevedra 1,474/mi²
10 Marín 1,341/mi²
11 Cambre 1,335/mi²
12 Sada 1,153/mi²
13 Redondela 1,123/mi²
14 Moaña 1,118/mi²
15 Betanzos 1,098/mi²
16 Santiago de Compostela 1,091/mi²
17 Culleredo 1,084/mi²
18 Narón 1,058/mi²
19 Nigrán 978/mi²
20 Fene 916/mi²
21 Cambados 890/mi²
22 Mugardos 878/mi²
23 Poio 840/mi²
24 Sanxenxo 803/mi²
25 Baiona 677/mi²
26 Arteixo 665/mi²
27 O Grove 663/mi²
28 Porriño 660/mi²
29 Lugo 607/mi²
30 A Pobra do Caramiñal 574/mi²
31 Teo 529/mi²
32 Vilanova de Arousa 505/mi²
34 Bergondo 474/mi²
35 Boiro 466/mi²
36 Ares 461/mi²
37 Meaño 456/mi²
38 Tui 455/mi²
39 Gondomar 420/mi²
40 Illa de Arousa 414/mi²
41 Rianxo 407/mi²
42 O Carballiño 402/mi²
43 Ponteareas 373/mi²
44 Padrón 362/mi²
45 Caldas de Reis 346/mi²
46 Carballo 336/mi²
47 Valga 332/mi²
48 Ribadumia 317/mi²
49 O Rosal 300/mi²
50 Miño 296/mi²
51 Fisterra 289/mi²
52 Viveiro 285/mi²
53 O Barco de Valdeorras 281/mi²
54 Verín 279/mi²
55 Camariñas 272/mi²
56 Tomiño 264/mi²
57 Cee 255/mi²
58 Ribadeo 231/mi²
59 Bueu 231/mi²
60 Muros 226/mi²
61 Foz 218/mi²
62 Ribadavia 217/mi²
63 Ribeira 200/mi²
64 Cedeira 195/mi²
65 Monforte de Lemos 192/mi²
66 Salvatierra de Miño 189/mi²
67 Cuntis 187/mi²
68 Sarria 187/mi²
69 Ordes 186/mi²
70 Vedra 185/mi²
71 Oroso 178/mi²
72 Carral 176/mi²
73 Pereiro de Aguiar 176/mi²
74 Outes 158/mi²
75 Porto do Son 151/mi²
76 A Estrada 150/mi²
77 Malpica 147/mi²
78 Celanova 143/mi²
79 Mos 140/mi²
80 Laracha 138/mi²
81 Xinzo de Limia 135/mi²
82 Lalín 129/mi²
83 Coristanco 127/mi²
84 Allariz 126/mi²
85 Castro 125/mi²
86 Santa Comba 123/mi²
87 Valdoviño 123/mi²
88 Carnota 117/mi²
89 Silleda 117/mi²
90 Abegondo 114/mi²
91 Mondariz 112/mi²
92 Negreira 112/mi²
93 Chantada 111/mi²
95 Outeiro de Rei 78/mi²
96 Vilalba 76/mi²
97 Arzúa 76/mi²
99 Mazaricos 64/mi²
100 Castro de Rei 54/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Galicia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. A Coruña leads with 13,464 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. A Coruña has 13,464 people per square mile — that's roughly 21 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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