Most Dense in Guanajuato

Top 68 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Guanajuato

1 Silao 32,562/mi²

2 San Miguel de Allende 10,456/mi²

3 León de los Aldama 5,318/mi²

4 Celaya 1,594/mi²

5 Irapuato 1,167/mi²

6 Uriangato 1,149/mi²

7 Salamanca 539/mi²

8 Cortazar 505/mi²

9 Villagrán 453/mi²

10 San Francisco del Rincón 398/mi²

11 Jaral del Progreso 288/mi²

12 Juventino Rosas 207/mi²

13 Valle de Santiago 203/mi²

14 Apaseo el Alto 173/mi²

15 Moroleón 144/mi²

16 Purísima de Bustos 143/mi²

17 Cuerámaro 136/mi²

18 Apaseo el Grande 125/mi²

19 Salvatierra 121/mi²

20 Acámbaro 120/mi²

21 San José Iturbide 116/mi²

22 Comonfort 115/mi²

23 Centro Familiar la Soledad 108/mi²

24 Huanímaro 107/mi²

25 Marfil 99/mi²

26 Mexicanos 97/mi²

27 Romita 96/mi²

28 Sarabia 88/mi²

29 Guanajuato 86/mi²

30 Tarandacuao 84/mi²

31 Tarimoro 84/mi²

32 Dolores Hidalgo 83/mi²

33 Yuriria 75/mi²

34 Abasolo 70/mi²

35 La Ermita 66/mi²

36 Empalme Escobedo 65/mi²

37 Pénjamo 63/mi²

38 Medina 54/mi²

39 San Luis de la Paz 50/mi²

40 Doctor Mora 50/mi²

41 San Miguel Octopan 50/mi²

42 Valtierrilla 43/mi²

43 Ciudad Manuel Doblado 40/mi²

44 Rincón de Tamayo 39/mi²

45 San Juan de la Vega 36/mi²

46 Santiago de Cuenda 32/mi²

47 Yerbabuena 28/mi²

48 Urireo 28/mi²

49 Arandas 26/mi²

50 San José de Agua Azul 25/mi²

51 Santa Teresa 24/mi²

52 San Nicolás de los Agustinos 23/mi²

53 Jerécuaro 20/mi²

54 San José Temascatío 20/mi²

55 Cerano 19/mi²

56 La Aldea 19/mi²

57 San Roque 19/mi²

58 Cerro Gordo 18/mi²

59 Villas de Irapuato 17/mi²

60 Plan de Ayala 17/mi²

61 San Diego de la Unión 17/mi²

62 San Felipe 17/mi²

63 Santa Ana Pacueco 16/mi²

64 Ocampo 14/mi²

65 Irámuco 12/mi²

66 Duarte 10/mi²

67 Misión de Chichimecas 7/mi²

68 San Bartolo de Berrios 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Guanajuato pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Silao leads with 32,562 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. Silao has 32,562 people per square mile — that's roughly 51 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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