Most Dense in Ibaraki

Top 57 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Ibaraki

1 Suginami 5,058/mi²

2 Moriya 4,350/mi²

3 Ushiku 3,721/mi²

4 Toride 3,130/mi²

5 Koga 2,921/mi²

6 Ryūgasaki 2,827/mi²

7 Mito 2,491/mi²

8 Tsuchiura 2,237/mi²

9 Yūki 1,995/mi²

10 Tsukuba 1,873/mi²

11 Ami 1,761/mi²

12 Ōarai 1,712/mi²

13 Tomobe 1,639/mi²

14 Kashima-shi 1,636/mi²

15 Tsukubamirai 1,632/mi²

16 Fukawa 1,427/mi²

17 Sakai 1,345/mi²

18 Chikusei 1,271/mi²

19 Bandō 1,203/mi²

20 Shimo-tsuma 1,123/mi²

21 Inada 1,021/mi²

22 Itako 1,001/mi²

23 Jōsō 999/mi²

24 Fujishiro 993/mi²

25 Ishioka 878/mi²

26 Mitsukaidō 862/mi²

27 Naka 823/mi²

28 Yachiyo 787/mi²

29 Shimodate 784/mi²

30 Kasama 771/mi²

31 Fuyugi 757/mi²

32 Hitachi-Naka 751/mi²

33 Katsuta 748/mi²

34 Omitama 726/mi²

35 Kasumigaura 663/mi²

36 Iwai 658/mi²

37 Hitachi 634/mi²

38 Inashiki 591/mi²

39 Okunoya 576/mi²

40 Kihara 529/mi²

41 Iwase 526/mi²

42 Kamisu 415/mi²

43 Ishige 410/mi²

44 Namegata 375/mi²

45 Takahagi 371/mi²

46 Hitachi-ota 338/mi²

47 Tokai 303/mi²

48 Nagasao 292/mi²

49 Funaishikawa 283/mi²

50 Hitachiomiya 281/mi²

51 Ishitsuka 276/mi²

52 Makabe 260/mi²

53 Edosaki 221/mi²

54 Ōmiya 205/mi²

55 Hokota 197/mi²

56 Kitaibaraki 146/mi²

57 Daigo 125/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Ibaraki pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Suginami leads with 5,058 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. Suginami has 5,058 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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