Most Dense in Nagano

Top 50 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Nagano

1 Okaya 1,652/mi²

2 Obuse 1,444/mi²

3 Komoro 1,216/mi²

4 Suwa 1,162/mi²

5 Chikuma 1,116/mi²

6 Nakano 985/mi²

7 Nagano 974/mi²

8 Suzaka 935/mi²

9 Ueda 739/mi²

10 Azumino 736/mi²

11 Tōmi 695/mi²

12 Kamitakeda 654/mi²

13 Shimosuwa 646/mi²

14 Matsumoto 638/mi²

15 Ikeda 631/mi²

16 Saku 606/mi²

17 Kinoshita 575/mi²

18 Sakaki 575/mi²

19 Minamiminowa 566/mi²

20 Yamabuki 556/mi²

21 Chino 548/mi²

22 Komagane 503/mi²

23 Iida 399/mi²

24 Miyota 378/mi²

25 Karuizawa 366/mi²

26 Miyada 358/mi²

27 Shiojiri 300/mi²

28 Nakazawa 296/mi²

29 Tatsuno 290/mi²

30 Ina 264/mi²

31 Iiyama 257/mi²

32 Iijima 257/mi²

33 Hotaka 243/mi²

34 Kamikatagiri 225/mi²

35 Ichiba 204/mi²

36 Toyoshina 203/mi²

37 Mure 190/mi²

38 Ajima 181/mi²

39 Fujimi 162/mi²

40 Nakayama 139/mi²

41 Kashiwabara 131/mi²

42 Hakuba 127/mi²

43 Hirao 111/mi²

44 Ashida 100/mi²

45 Takanomachi 93/mi²

46 Ōmachi 88/mi²

47 Kamimaruko 87/mi²

48 Komaba 63/mi²

49 Kiso 50/mi²

50 Nagawa 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Nagano pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Okaya leads with 1,652 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. Okaya has 1,652 people per square mile — that's roughly 3 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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