Most Dense in Kanagawa

Top 49 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Kanagawa

1 Yokohama 22,352/mi²

2 Zama 19,517/mi²

3 Yamato 19,105/mi²

4 Minamirinkan 17,681/mi²

5 Chigasaki 17,620/mi²

6 Fujisawa 16,371/mi²

7 Ebina 13,293/mi²

8 Kamakura 11,288/mi²

9 Yokosuka 10,518/mi²

10 Nihammatsu 10,094/mi²

11 Hiratsuka 9,867/mi²

12 Ayase 9,791/mi²

13 Zushi 9,004/mi²

14 Ninomiya 7,853/mi²

15 Kawasaki 6,424/mi²

16 Atsugi 6,182/mi²

17 Kanaishima 5,782/mi²

18 Ōiso 4,916/mi²

19 Isehara 4,821/mi²

20 Odawara 4,306/mi²

21 Miura 4,162/mi²

22 Hadano 4,089/mi²

23 Aihara 3,684/mi²

24 Sagamihara 3,660/mi²

25 Manazuru 2,596/mi²

26 Minawa 2,473/mi²

27 Kamiōi 2,396/mi²

28 Yugawara 1,481/mi²

29 Minamiashigara 1,371/mi²

30 Bunkyo 1,219/mi²

31 Sakai 1,032/mi²

32 Hayama 950/mi²

33 Matsuda-sōryō 743/mi²

34 Rinkan 509/mi²

35 Hakone 315/mi²

36 Kurihama 219/mi²

37 Aobadai 178/mi²

38 Yamakita 113/mi²

39 Sugita 96/mi²

40 Kōzu 87/mi²

41 Isogo 75/mi²

42 Hara-machida 72/mi²

43 Kikuna 65/mi²

44 Yabe 59/mi²

45 Yurigaoka 41/mi²

46 Minatomirai 40/mi²

47 Noborito 40/mi²

48 Shinkoyasu 37/mi²

49 Suga-inadazutsumi 24/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Kanagawa pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Yokohama leads with 22,352 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. Yokohama has 22,352 people per square mile — that's roughly 35 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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