Most Dense in Tokyo

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Tokyo

1 Taito 47,838/mi²

2 Arakawa 43,818/mi²

3 Setagaya 38,355/mi²

4 Sumida 37,083/mi²

5 Itabashi 36,191/mi²

6 Musashino 35,413/mi²

7 Chūō 34,316/mi²

8 Nishi-Tokyo-shi 34,110/mi²

9 Shinjuku 33,954/mi²

10 Nakano 33,066/mi²

11 Komae 31,989/mi²

12 Meguro 31,939/mi²

13 Kokubunji 29,240/mi²

14 Shibuya 28,790/mi²

15 Koganei 28,653/mi²

16 Adachi 28,404/mi²

17 Katsushika 25,498/mi²

18 Kita 24,173/mi²

19 Kamirenjaku 23,799/mi²

20 Minato City 23,299/mi²

21 Higashimurayama 22,933/mi²

22 Chōfu 22,674/mi²

23 Toshima 21,950/mi²

24 Kunitachi 21,912/mi²

25 Kodaira 20,363/mi²

26 Fuchū 20,030/mi²

27 Akishima 19,216/mi²

28 Higashikurume 17,388/mi²

29 Hino 17,018/mi²

30 Higashiyamato 16,197/mi²

31 Akihabara 15,852/mi²

32 Machida 15,602/mi²

33 Fussa 14,486/mi²

34 Asakusa 14,048/mi²

35 Chiyoda 13,692/mi²

36 Tama 13,567/mi²

37 Kiyose 12,808/mi²

38 Inagi 12,470/mi²

39 Tachikawa 12,404/mi²

40 Hamura 12,247/mi²

41 Tanashichō 12,183/mi²

42 Musashimurayama 11,985/mi²

43 Tokyo 11,490/mi²

44 Ōta 10,971/mi²

45 Yokota 10,918/mi²

46 Edogawe 10,314/mi²

47 Hachiōji 8,051/mi²

48 Yotsuya 7,269/mi²

49 Machiya 5,914/mi²

50 Kachidoki 5,500/mi²

51 Nishinippori 4,913/mi²

52 Sendagi 4,115/mi²

53 Ōtsuka 3,756/mi²

54 Hakonegasaki 3,597/mi²

55 Ōme 3,348/mi²

56 Sakai 3,138/mi²

57 Ikebukuro 3,124/mi²

58 Takashimadaira 3,074/mi²

59 Yoyogi 3,012/mi²

60 Sugamo 2,921/mi²

61 Nagasaki 2,862/mi²

62 Komagome 2,749/mi²

63 Ōjima 2,561/mi²

64 Senzoku 2,532/mi²

65 Kichijōji-honchō 2,324/mi²

66 Akitsu 2,304/mi²

67 Minami-ōi 2,224/mi²

68 Mejiro 2,223/mi²

69 Sasazuka 2,096/mi²

70 Takanawa 2,033/mi²

71 Akatsuka 1,997/mi²

72 Yushima 1,931/mi²

73 Inokashira 1,931/mi²

74 Ebisu 1,887/mi²

75 Ogikubo 1,871/mi²

76 Narimasu 1,870/mi²

77 Akiruno 1,837/mi²

78 Asagayakita 1,778/mi²

79 Ukima 1,748/mi²

80 Ebara 1,736/mi²

81 Asakusabashi 1,736/mi²

82 Ōji 1,721/mi²

83 Ōizumi-gakuenchō 1,699/mi²

84 Tsukiji 1,677/mi²

85 Kuramae 1,674/mi²

86 Nakameguro 1,656/mi²

87 Toyosu 1,637/mi²

88 Horikiri 1,602/mi²

89 Saginomiya 1,591/mi²

90 Ōkubo 1,584/mi²

91 Aoto 1,575/mi²

92 Akasaka 1,575/mi²

93 Shimo’ochiai 1,514/mi²

94 Zōshigaya 1,419/mi²

95 Iriya 1,409/mi²

96 Asagaya-minami 1,401/mi²

97 Noshio 1,384/mi²

98 Togoshi 1,369/mi²

99 Oshiage 1,355/mi²

100 Shimoigusa 1,334/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Tokyo pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Taito leads with 47,838 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. Taito has 47,838 people per square mile — that's roughly 75 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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