Most Dense in Yucatán

Top 46 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Yucatán

1 Valladolid 29,597/mi²
2 Chemax 8,913/mi²
3 Tecax 8,179/mi²
4 Maxcanú 8,133/mi²
5 Kanasín 7,538/mi²
6 Ticul 6,890/mi²
7 Panabá 6,884/mi²
8 Tekit 6,146/mi²
9 Temozon 5,416/mi²
10 Piste 5,215/mi²
11 Espita 4,813/mi²
12 Celestún 4,687/mi²
13 Acanceh 4,551/mi²
14 Cacalchen 4,436/mi²
15 Akil 4,424/mi²
16 Tekoh 4,190/mi²
17 Tizimín 4,184/mi²
18 Motul 4,180/mi²
19 Dzilam González 4,052/mi²
20 Teabo 3,997/mi²
21 Dzidzantun 3,912/mi²
22 Peto 3,812/mi²
23 Seyé 3,804/mi²
24 Chichimila 3,761/mi²
25 Umán 3,732/mi²
26 Sotuta 3,603/mi²
27 Hunucmá 3,489/mi²
28 Izamal 3,464/mi²
29 Buctzotz 3,416/mi²
30 Tixkokob 3,264/mi²
31 Oxkutzkab 3,235/mi²
32 Kinchil 3,169/mi²
33 Tzucacab 3,154/mi²
34 Temax 3,000/mi²
35 Muna 2,846/mi²
36 Samahil 2,830/mi²
37 Mérida 2,616/mi²
38 Homun 2,429/mi²
39 Halachó 2,055/mi²
40 Tixpéhual 1,694/mi²
41 Conkal 1,192/mi²
42 Cholul 380/mi²
43 Caucel 365/mi²
44 Paseos de Itzincab 334/mi²
45 Chichén-Itzá 65/mi²
46 X-Cán 7/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Yucatán pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Valladolid leads with 29,597 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. Valladolid has 29,597 people per square mile - that's roughly 46 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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