Most Dense in Michoacán

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Michoacán

1 Tzintzuntzan 12,441/mi²
2 Tepalcatepec 6,405/mi²
3 Jiquilpan de Juárez 5,803/mi²
4 Huandacareo 4,344/mi²
5 Morelia 2,479/mi²
6 Sahuayo de Morelos 1,227/mi²
7 Jacona de Plancarte 1,145/mi²
8 Uruapan 1,115/mi²
9 Zamora de Hidalgo 695/mi²
11 Pátzcuaro 554/mi²
13 Apatzingán 426/mi²
14 Tlalpujahua de Rayón 377/mi²
15 Mineral de Angangueo 371/mi²
16 Paracho de Verduzco 353/mi²
17 Quiroga 341/mi²
18 Yurécuaro 318/mi²
19 Zacapu 304/mi²
20 Ciudad Hidalgo 299/mi²
22 Heróica Zitácuaro 281/mi²
23 Tuxpan 280/mi²
24 La Piedad de Cabadas 279/mi²
26 Pajacuarán 255/mi²
27 Los Reyes de Salgado 237/mi²
28 Nueva Italia de Ruiz 236/mi²
29 Puruándiro 195/mi²
30 Numarán 184/mi²
31 Purépero de Echáiz 178/mi²
32 Chavinda 168/mi²
33 Tingambato 166/mi²
34 Tanhuato de Guerrero 147/mi²
36 Cherán 136/mi²
37 San Pedro Cahro 129/mi²
38 Las Guacamayas 125/mi²
39 Peribán de Ramos 124/mi²
40 Maravatío de Ocampo 121/mi²
41 Villa Jiménez 118/mi²
42 Churintzio 115/mi²
43 Álvaro Obregón 108/mi²
44 Santa Ana Maya 106/mi²
47 San José de Gracia 96/mi²
48 Lombardía 96/mi²
49 Tancítaro 95/mi²
50 Cotija de la Paz 88/mi²
51 Taretan 85/mi²
52 Nahuatzen 85/mi²
53 Acuitzio del Canje 85/mi²
57 Indaparapeo 79/mi²
59 Tlazazalca 72/mi²
61 Chilchota 68/mi²
62 Tarecuato 68/mi²
63 La Orilla 66/mi²
64 Queréndaro 62/mi²
65 Tarímbaro 61/mi²
68 Capula 60/mi²
69 Tingüindín 58/mi²
71 Pastor Ortiz 58/mi²
72 Carapan 56/mi²
73 Ario de Rosales 54/mi²
74 Turicato 54/mi²
75 Opopeo 50/mi²
76 Morelos 45/mi²
77 La Mira 44/mi²
80 Panindícuaro 40/mi²
81 Huiramba 38/mi²
82 Irimbo 37/mi²
83 Jungapeo de Juárez 37/mi²
84 Charo 37/mi²
86 Tuzantla 36/mi²
87 Buenos Aires 33/mi²
89 Ario de Rayón 28/mi²
90 Antúnez (Morelos) 28/mi²
91 Antúnez 26/mi²
92 Huetamo de Núñez 26/mi²
93 Nuevo Urecho 26/mi²
94 Capácuaro 25/mi²
95 Villa Morelos 23/mi²
99 La Aldea 21/mi²
100 Pedernales 19/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. Tzintzuntzan leads with 12,441 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. Tzintzuntzan has 12,441 people per square mile - that's roughly 19 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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