Most Dense in Veracruz

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Veracruz

1 Veracruz 264,955/mi²
2 Minatitlán 223,912/mi²
3 Gutiérrez Zamora 25,280/mi²
4 Manlio Fabio Altamirano 23,644/mi²
5 Orizaba 11,406/mi²
6 Nogales 11,016/mi²
7 Xalapa de Enríquez 9,288/mi²
8 Tepetzintla 8,610/mi²
9 Jamapa 8,478/mi²
10 Naranjos 8,399/mi²
11 El Tejar 8,334/mi²
12 Tihuatlan 8,099/mi²
13 Poza Rica de Hidalgo 7,667/mi²
14 Paso del Toro 7,643/mi²
15 Agua Dulce 6,495/mi²
16 Tlacotalpan 6,129/mi²
17 Río Blanco 4,840/mi²
18 Córdoba 3,356/mi²
19 Ciudad Mendoza 3,199/mi²
20 Álamo 1,826/mi²
21 Oteapan 1,781/mi²
22 Coatzacoalcos 1,755/mi²
24 Banderilla 1,601/mi²
25 Zaragoza 975/mi²
26 Tecolutla 952/mi²
27 Cerro Azul 807/mi²
28 Tamiahua 800/mi²
29 Boca del Rio 603/mi²
30 Coatepec 580/mi²
31 Teocelo 504/mi²
32 Chocamán 485/mi²
33 Coyutla 480/mi²
34 Ixtaczoquitlán 463/mi²
35 Lerdo de Tejada 459/mi²
36 Rafael Delgado 442/mi²
37 Guadalupe Victoria 384/mi²
38 Jalapilla 380/mi²
39 Fortín de las Flores 361/mi²
40 Filomeno Mata 359/mi²
41 Unión y Progreso 357/mi²
42 Oluta 352/mi²
43 Papantla de Olarte 348/mi²
44 Xico 328/mi²
45 Zongolica 327/mi²
46 Tlapacoyan 326/mi²
47 Coacoatzintla 314/mi²
48 Coatzintla 310/mi²
49 Naolinco de Victoria 307/mi²
50 Acultzingo 294/mi²
51 Palmira 282/mi²
52 San Andrés Tuxtla 280/mi²
53 Martínez de la Torre 269/mi²
54 Mecatlán 268/mi²
55 Atzacan 246/mi²
56 Jáltipan de Morelos 242/mi²
57 Misantla 236/mi²
58 Maltrata 215/mi²
60 José Cardel 206/mi²
62 Huatusco 196/mi²
64 Villa Zempoala 178/mi²
65 Carlos A. Carrillo 177/mi²
66 Coscomatepec de Bravo 175/mi²
67 Paso de Ovejas 174/mi²
68 Acayucan 174/mi²
69 Actopan 171/mi²
70 Catemaco 170/mi²
71 Las Vigas de Ramírez 160/mi²
72 Yanga 148/mi²
74 Perote 141/mi²
75 Soledad de Doblado 138/mi²
76 Amatlán de los Reyes 125/mi²
77 Soconusco 121/mi²
78 Monte Blanco 117/mi²
79 Cuitláhuac 116/mi²
80 Cuautlapán 116/mi²
81 Plan de Ayala 115/mi²
82 Chinampa de Gorostiza 112/mi²
83 Cosoleacaque 101/mi²
84 Úrsulo Galván 101/mi²
86 Chinameca 93/mi²
87 Nautla 91/mi²
88 Hidalgotitlán 88/mi²
89 Jalacingo 88/mi²
90 Isla 87/mi²
91 Valente Diaz 85/mi²
92 Benito Juárez 82/mi²
93 Xocotla 82/mi²
94 Citlaltépec 81/mi²
95 Cosamaloapan 81/mi²
96 Totolapa 80/mi²
97 Altotonga 79/mi²
98 Tres Valles 79/mi²
99 Allende 78/mi²
100 Anahuac 78/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Veracruz pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Veracruz leads with 264,955 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. Veracruz has 264,955 people per square mile - that's roughly 414 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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