Most Dense in Shizuoka

Top 44 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Shizuoka

1 Fushimi 9,112/mi²

2 Mishima 4,496/mi²

3 Hamakita 3,368/mi²

4 Iwata 2,631/mi²

5 Numazu 2,625/mi²

6 Fuji 2,595/mi²

7 Yaizu 2,203/mi²

8 Fukuroi 2,113/mi²

9 Fujieda 1,936/mi²

10 Kosai 1,788/mi²

11 Nakatogari 1,575/mi²

12 Atami 1,435/mi²

13 Itō 1,435/mi²

14 Izunokuni 1,330/mi²

15 Kikugawa 1,189/mi²

16 Sagara 1,155/mi²

17 Gotemba 1,151/mi²

18 Kakegawa 1,150/mi²

19 Susono 960/mi²

20 Kamizawa 904/mi²

21 Fujinomiya 882/mi²

22 Kanaya 816/mi²

23 Shimada 785/mi²

24 Hamamatsu 604/mi²

25 Shizuoka 566/mi²

26 Shimoda 529/mi²

27 Maruobara 425/mi²

28 Sumiyoshi 409/mi²

29 Mori 354/mi²

30 Izu 218/mi²

31 Oyama 211/mi²

32 Matsuzaki 200/mi²

33 Kōchi 185/mi²

34 Arai 136/mi²

35 Kawazu-ikadaba 94/mi²

36 Inatori 80/mi²

37 Omaezaki 70/mi²

38 Shuzenji 70/mi²

39 Nishina 64/mi²

40 Ōyama 49/mi²

41 Tanokuchi 27/mi²

42 Toi 22/mi²

43 Minato 18/mi²

44 Kanbara 10/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Shizuoka pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Fushimi leads with 9,112 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. Fushimi has 9,112 people per square mile — that's roughly 14 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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