Most Dense in Chiba

Top 72 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Chiba

1 Matsudo 21,037/mi²

2 Honchō 19,500/mi²

3 Ichikawa 17,482/mi²

4 Nagareyama 14,673/mi²

5 Kamagaya 10,928/mi²

6 Yachiyo 10,055/mi²

7 Kashiwa 9,784/mi²

8 Chiba 9,337/mi²

9 Yotsukaidō 7,147/mi²

10 Abiko 5,534/mi²

11 Narashino 5,103/mi²

12 Sakura 4,340/mi²

13 Shiroi 3,673/mi²

14 Urayasu 3,485/mi²

15 Shisui 2,826/mi²

16 Kisarazu 2,538/mi²

17 Yachimata 2,377/mi²

18 Mobara 2,290/mi²

19 Inzai 2,099/mi²

20 Tōgane 1,928/mi²

21 Noda 1,821/mi²

22 Yokoshiba 1,702/mi²

23 Ryōgoku 1,655/mi²

24 Narita 1,610/mi²

25 Narutō 1,416/mi²

26 Asahi 1,284/mi²

27 Tateyama 1,178/mi²

28 Omigawa 1,079/mi²

29 Yōkaichiba 1,047/mi²

30 Ichihara 1,033/mi²

31 Sawara 1,020/mi²

32 Ajiki 889/mi²

33 Minaminagareyama 886/mi²

34 Sanmu 855/mi²

35 Ōhara 786/mi²

36 Shinmachi 785/mi²

37 Kōzaki 766/mi²

38 Inba 764/mi²

39 Kimitsu 675/mi²

40 Futtsu 651/mi²

41 Katori-shi 635/mi²

42 Wada 616/mi²

43 Sukayama 591/mi²

44 Isumi 585/mi²

45 Sodegaura 526/mi²

46 Myōden 516/mi²

47 Tako 512/mi²

48 Katsuura 467/mi²

49 Hongō 393/mi²

50 Ichinomiya 360/mi²

51 Baraki 352/mi²

52 Ōami 352/mi²

53 Ōamishirasato 318/mi²

54 Tennodai 310/mi²

55 Nagadomi 306/mi²

56 Kawasugaya 282/mi²

57 Chōnan 243/mi²

58 Mabashi 217/mi²

59 Sōsa 202/mi²

60 Motona 181/mi²

61 Ōtaki 179/mi²

62 Makuhari 161/mi²

63 Ushigome 143/mi²

64 Choshi 125/mi²

65 Kamogawa 120/mi²

66 Usui 118/mi²

67 Katakai 112/mi²

68 Hasaki 84/mi²

69 Kemigawa 64/mi²

70 Minamibōsō 50/mi²

71 Shibayama 35/mi²

72 Higashiemi 26/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Chiba pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Matsudo leads with 21,037 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. Matsudo has 21,037 people per square mile — that's roughly 33 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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