Most Dense in Hokkaido

Top 92 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Hokkaido

1 Sapporo 4,526/mi²
2 Muroran 2,608/mi²
3 Ebetsu 1,656/mi²
4 Kitahiroshima 1,264/mi²
5 Asahikawa 1,148/mi²
6 Hakodate 962/mi²
7 Obihiro 693/mi²
8 Takikawa 687/mi²
9 Sunagawa 602/mi²
10 Noboribetsu 572/mi²
11 Iwamizawa 427/mi²
12 Chitose 427/mi²
13 Tomakomai 403/mi²
14 Eniwa 385/mi²
15 Yoichi 336/mi²
16 Kushiro 315/mi²
17 Hokuto 298/mi²
18 Otofuke 245/mi²
19 Akabira 217/mi²
20 Otaru 211/mi²
21 Kitami 210/mi²
22 Date 195/mi²
23 Bibai 191/mi²
24 Abashiri 191/mi²
25 Utashinai 185/mi²
26 Horomui 178/mi²
27 Higashikagura 177/mi²
28 Rumoi 176/mi²
29 Naganuma 162/mi²
30 Naie 154/mi²
31 Kamiiso 149/mi²
32 Kuriyama 146/mi²
33 Nayoro 131/mi²
34 Kutchan 116/mi²
35 Shimo-furano 115/mi²
36 Wakkanai 112/mi²
37 Motomachi 112/mi²
38 Takasu 111/mi²
39 Iwanai 104/mi²
40 Sarubetsu 104/mi²
41 Shiraoi 101/mi²
42 Fukagawa 98/mi²
43 Tōbetsu 96/mi²
44 Furano 94/mi²
45 Memuro-minami 92/mi²
46 Kami-furano 89/mi²
47 Abira 83/mi²
48 Nakashibetsu 82/mi²
49 Tōma 81/mi²
50 Mikasa 70/mi²
51 Mombetsu 67/mi²
52 Tōyako-onsemmachi 66/mi²
53 Higashikawa 63/mi²
54 Shimizu 60/mi²
55 Niseko 53/mi²
56 Shibetsu 50/mi²
57 Shihoro 47/mi²
58 Ikeda 47/mi²
59 Kozawa 46/mi²
60 Urakawa 45/mi²
61 Ishikari 41/mi²
62 Kamihonbetsu 38/mi²
63 Ashibetsu 38/mi²
64 Biei 37/mi²
65 Ozora 37/mi²
66 Engaru 35/mi²
67 Higashimorichō 32/mi²
68 Akkeshi 32/mi²
69 Minamishibetsuchō 32/mi²
70 Nemuro 31/mi²
71 Makubetsu 27/mi²
72 Shikaoi 26/mi²
73 Kikusuichō 26/mi²
74 Shiranuka 25/mi²
75 Yūbari 25/mi²
76 Teshikaga 23/mi²
77 Oshamambe 22/mi²
80 Imagane 19/mi²
81 Shibecha 18/mi²
82 Hiroo 15/mi²
83 Shintoku 14/mi²
84 Mukawa 11/mi²
85 Ashoro 10/mi²
87 Biratori 10/mi²
88 Esashi 8/mi²
89 Setana 7/mi²
90 Taiki 7/mi²
91 Niikappu 6/mi²
92 Rausu 5/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Hokkaido pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sapporo leads with 4,526 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. Sapporo has 4,526 people per square mile - that's roughly 7 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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