Most Dense in Chiapas

Top 80 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Chiapas

1 Tuxtla 1,898/mi²
2 Tapachula 707/mi²
3 Tapilula 615/mi²
5 Rayón 417/mi²
6 Comitán 371/mi²
7 Cacahoatán 236/mi²
8 Las Rosas 210/mi²
9 Ocotepec 208/mi²
10 Berriozábal 173/mi²
11 Yajalón 170/mi²
12 Suchiapa 166/mi²
13 Ciudad Hidalgo 163/mi²
14 Rincón Chamula 154/mi²
15 Reforma 144/mi²
16 Teopisca 144/mi²
17 Pueblo Nuevo 143/mi²
19 Escuintla 123/mi²
20 San Juan Cancuc 121/mi²
21 Motozintla 110/mi²
22 Chiapa de Corzo 100/mi²
23 Huixtla 99/mi²
24 Ixtacomitán 96/mi²
25 Pantelhó 95/mi²
26 Acala 95/mi²
28 Tuxtla Chico 84/mi²
29 San Fernando 82/mi²
31 El Bosque 77/mi²
32 El Parral 75/mi²
33 Bochil 72/mi²
34 Acacoyagua 70/mi²
35 Comalapa 70/mi²
36 Zinacantán 69/mi²
37 Arriaga 64/mi²
38 Huehuetán 60/mi²
39 Jitotol 48/mi²
41 Copainalá 43/mi²
42 Ixtapa 42/mi²
43 Villaflores 41/mi²
44 Chanal 39/mi²
47 Pichucalco 37/mi²
48 Mazatán 36/mi²
49 Tzimol 34/mi²
50 Tonalá 32/mi²
51 Mapastepec 31/mi²
53 Villa Comaltitlán 28/mi²
54 Venustiano Carranza 27/mi²
55 Copoya 27/mi²
56 Oxchuc 26/mi²
57 Tila 24/mi²
58 Juárez 24/mi²
59 Vida Mejor I 21/mi²
60 Raudales Malpaso 19/mi²
61 Álvaro Obregón 19/mi²
62 Pijijiapan 19/mi²
63 El Triunfo 18/mi²
64 Chicomuselo 18/mi²
65 Acapetahua 17/mi²
66 Puerto Madero 17/mi²
67 Petalcingo 17/mi²
68 Jiquipilas 15/mi²
70 Chilón 13/mi²
72 Socoltenango 11/mi²
73 La Trinitaria 10/mi²
74 Bachajón 9/mi²
77 Salto de Agua 8/mi²
79 La Concordia 6/mi²
80 Paredón 5/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Chiapas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tuxtla leads with 1,898 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. Tuxtla has 1,898 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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