Most Dense in Michoacán

Top 94 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Michoacán

1 Jiquilpan de Juárez 5,702/mi²

2 Tepalcatepec 5,637/mi²

3 Huandacareo 4,374/mi²

4 Morelia 2,479/mi²

5 Sahuayo de Morelos 1,227/mi²

6 Jacona de Plancarte 1,145/mi²

7 Uruapan 997/mi²

8 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas 647/mi²

9 Zamora de Hidalgo 622/mi²

10 Paracho de Verduzco 353/mi²

11 Apatzingán 340/mi²

12 Pátzcuaro 329/mi²

13 Yurécuaro 318/mi²

14 Heróica Zitácuaro 281/mi²

15 La Piedad de Cabadas 279/mi²

16 Purépero de Echáiz 276/mi²

17 Nueva Italia de Ruiz 236/mi²

18 Zacapu 201/mi²

19 Quiroga 180/mi²

20 Ciudad Hidalgo 148/mi²

21 Nuevo San Juan Parangaricutiro 139/mi²

22 Vista Hermosa de Negrete 137/mi²

23 Los Reyes de Salgado 133/mi²

24 Pajacuarán 131/mi²

25 San Pedro Cahro 129/mi²

26 Las Guacamayas 125/mi²

27 Peribán de Ramos 124/mi²

28 Maravatío de Ocampo 121/mi²

29 Álvaro Obregón 108/mi²

30 Santa Ana Maya 106/mi²

31 Cojumatlán de Régules 106/mi²

32 Chavinda 102/mi²

33 Cherán 102/mi²

34 San José de Gracia 96/mi²

35 Lombardía 96/mi²

36 Tuxpan 93/mi²

37 Tanhuato de Guerrero 91/mi²

38 Puruándiro 88/mi²

39 Tingambato 86/mi²

40 Taretan 85/mi²

41 Nahuatzen 85/mi²

42 Acuitzio del Canje 85/mi²

43 Cuitzeo del Porvenir 82/mi²

44 Tacámbaro de Codallos 81/mi²

45 Santiago Tangamandapio 80/mi²

46 Indaparapeo 79/mi²

47 Santa Clara del Cobre 76/mi²

48 Tangancícuaro de Arista 68/mi²

49 Chilchota 68/mi²

50 Tarecuato 68/mi²

51 La Orilla 66/mi²

52 Cotija de la Paz 62/mi²

53 Queréndaro 62/mi²

54 Tarímbaro 61/mi²

55 Fraccionamiento Galaxia Tarímbaro 61/mi²

56 Fraccionamiento Metrópolis II 61/mi²

57 Tingüindín 58/mi²

58 Zinapécuaro de Figueroa 58/mi²

59 Pastor Ortiz 58/mi²

60 Carapan 56/mi²

61 Capula 54/mi²

62 Ario de Rosales 54/mi²

63 Opopeo 50/mi²

64 Morelos 45/mi²

65 La Mira 44/mi²

66 Angamacutiro de la Unión 44/mi²

67 Coahuayana de Hidalgo 40/mi²

68 Panindícuaro 40/mi²

69 Jungapeo de Juárez 37/mi²

70 Charo 37/mi²

71 Conjunto Habitacional Villas del Pedregal 36/mi²

72 Tuzantla 36/mi²

73 Buenos Aires 33/mi²

74 Fraccionamiento Misión del Valle 29/mi²

75 Ario de Rayón 28/mi²

76 Antúnez (Morelos) 28/mi²

77 Antúnez 26/mi²

78 Huetamo de Núñez 26/mi²

79 Capácuaro 25/mi²

80 Buenavista Tomatlán 21/mi²

81 Santa Clara de Valladares 21/mi²

82 Felipe Carrillo Puerto 21/mi²

83 Tancítaro 21/mi²

84 Rincón de Nicolás Romero (Cedros Tercera Manzana) 21/mi²

85 La Aldea 21/mi²

86 Pedernales 19/mi²

87 Caltzontzin 17/mi²

88 Villa Madero 17/mi²

89 Coalcomán de Vázquez Pallares 15/mi²

90 Aguililla 14/mi²

91 La Huacana 11/mi²

92 Puruarán 11/mi²

93 Angahuan 10/mi²

94 Arteaga 6/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Michoacán pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Jiquilpan de Juárez leads with 5,702 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. Jiquilpan de Juárez has 5,702 people per square mile — that's roughly 9 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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