Most Dense in Niigata

Top 39 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Niigata

1 Tsubame 1,807/mi²

2 Mitsuke 1,435/mi²

3 Maki 988/mi²

4 Tagami 874/mi²

5 Niigata 824/mi²

6 Yahiko 793/mi²

7 Sanjō 567/mi²

8 Jōetsu 504/mi²

9 Kamo 503/mi²

10 Agano 478/mi²

11 Shibata 468/mi²

12 Seirō 462/mi²

13 Ojiya 404/mi²

14 Yoshida-kasugachō 400/mi²

15 Gosen 357/mi²

16 Nagaoka 330/mi²

17 Tainai 278/mi²

18 Shiozawa 275/mi²

19 Suibara 240/mi²

20 Tōkamachi 234/mi²

21 Minamiuonuma 208/mi²

22 Muramatsu 202/mi²

23 Itoigawa 141/mi²

24 Murakami 129/mi²

25 Myoko 119/mi²

26 Kashiwazaki 118/mi²

27 Muikamachi 110/mi²

28 Ōwarino 109/mi²

29 Arai 108/mi²

30 Uonuma 94/mi²

31 Niitsu-honchō 68/mi²

32 Yuzawa 58/mi²

33 Shirone 43/mi²

34 Shimoseki 41/mi²

35 Kameda-honchō 34/mi²

36 Tochio-honchō 28/mi²

37 Tsugawa 20/mi²

38 Sado 14/mi²

39 Ryōtsu-minato 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Niigata pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tsubame leads with 1,807 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. Tsubame has 1,807 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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