Most Dense in Guerrero

Top 58 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Guerrero

1 Acapulco de Juárez 907/mi²

2 Chilpancingo 617/mi²

3 Iguala de la Independencia 392/mi²

4 Taxco de Alarcón 376/mi²

5 Ciudad Altamirano 347/mi²

6 Tixtla de Guerrero 138/mi²

7 Tlapa de Comonfort 118/mi²

8 Cruz Grande 104/mi²

9 Ometepec 103/mi²

10 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo 87/mi²

11 Tlapehuala 72/mi²

12 Chilapa de Álvarez 68/mi²

13 Arcelia 64/mi²

14 Tierra Colorada 51/mi²

15 Pilcaya 49/mi²

16 Huamuxtitlán 47/mi²

17 Zitlala 47/mi²

18 Marquelia 46/mi²

19 Buenavista de Cuéllar 44/mi²

20 Zumpango del Río 43/mi²

21 Copala 43/mi²

22 Ayutla de los Libres 40/mi²

23 Teloloapan 37/mi²

24 Atliaca 36/mi²

25 Atoyac de Álvarez 33/mi²

26 Petaquillas 32/mi²

27 San Jerónimo de Juárez 32/mi²

28 Chichihualco 32/mi²

29 Cuajinicuilapa 31/mi²

30 Apaxtla de Castrejón 29/mi²

31 San Marcos 27/mi²

32 Petatlán 27/mi²

33 Ciudad de Huitzuco 26/mi²

34 Mazatlán 24/mi²

35 Mochitlán 22/mi²

36 Copalillo 20/mi²

37 Tlamacazapa 18/mi²

38 Quechultenango 17/mi²

39 Tres Palos 16/mi²

40 Coyuca de Benítez 16/mi²

41 Tepecoacuilco de Trujano 16/mi²

42 Acamixtla 16/mi²

43 San Luis Acatlán 14/mi²

44 Olinalá 14/mi²

45 Técpan de Galeana 14/mi²

46 Ixtapa 12/mi²

47 San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) 11/mi²

48 El Coacoyul 9/mi²

49 Tlacotepec 9/mi²

50 Xaltianguis 8/mi²

51 El Ocotito 8/mi²

52 Bajos del Ejido 7/mi²

53 Kilómetro 30 7/mi²

54 San Jeronimito 6/mi²

55 El Súchil 6/mi²

56 Ajuchitlán del Progreso 6/mi²

57 San Luis de La Loma 5/mi²

58 Coyuca de Catalán 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Guerrero pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Acapulco de Juárez leads with 907 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. Acapulco de Juárez has 907 people per square mile — that's roughly 1 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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