Most Dense in Ibaraki

Top 58 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Ibaraki

1 Suginami 5,058/mi²
2 Moriya 4,350/mi²
3 Ushiku 3,715/mi²
4 Toride 3,130/mi²
5 Koga 2,897/mi²
6 Ryūgasaki 2,507/mi²
7 Mito 2,491/mi²
8 Tsuchiura 2,237/mi²
9 Yūki 1,978/mi²
10 Tsukuba 1,873/mi²
11 Ami 1,744/mi²
12 Ōarai 1,702/mi²
13 Tsukubamirai 1,673/mi²
14 Kashima-shi 1,637/mi²
15 Tomobe 1,563/mi²
16 Fukawa 1,427/mi²
17 Sakai 1,336/mi²
18 Chikusei 1,241/mi²
19 Mitsukaidō 1,241/mi²
20 Shimo-tsuma 1,123/mi²
21 Bandō 1,084/mi²
22 Inada 1,021/mi²
23 Jōsō 999/mi²
24 Itako 993/mi²
25 Fujishiro 993/mi²
26 Ishioka 863/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 662/mi²
36 Iwai 658/mi²
37 Hitachi 634/mi²
38 Okunoya 576/mi²
39 Kihara 529/mi²
40 Iwase 526/mi²
41 Sakuragawa 520/mi²
42 Inashiki 489/mi²
43 Kamisu 415/mi²
44 Ishige 410/mi²
45 Namegata 371/mi²
46 Takahagi 365/mi²
47 Hitachi-ota 331/mi²
48 Tokai 303/mi²
49 Nagasao 292/mi²
50 Ōmiya 289/mi²
51 Funaishikawa 283/mi²
52 Hitachiomiya 281/mi²
53 Ishitsuka 276/mi²
54 Makabe 260/mi²
55 Edosaki 221/mi²
56 Hokota 197/mi²
57 Kitaibaraki 146/mi²
58 Daigo 123/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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