Most Dense in Lima region

Top 48 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Lima region

1 Vitarte 122,535/mi²
2 Caleta de Carquín 114,620/mi²
3 Hualmay 66,862/mi²
4 Breña 64,495/mi²
5 Santa Anita - Los Ficus 37,753/mi²
6 San Francisco De Borja 31,273/mi²
7 Miraflores 30,177/mi²
8 Jesus Maria 28,278/mi²
9 Barranco 27,192/mi²
10 San Isidro 16,073/mi²
11 Santiago de Surco 11,893/mi²
12 Cruz Blanca 11,426/mi²
13 San Luis 5,275/mi²
15 Supe Puerto 1,061/mi²
16 Imperial 879/mi²
17 Barranca 723/mi²
18 Punta Hermosa 656/mi²
19 Chosica 607/mi²
20 Huacho 566/mi²
21 Mala 374/mi²
22 Boza 284/mi²
23 Buena Vista 284/mi²
24 Chancay 284/mi²
25 Huaral 270/mi²
26 La Huaca 270/mi²
27 Jecuán 270/mi²
28 Esperanza Baja 270/mi²
29 San Bartolo 228/mi²
30 Végueta 225/mi²
31 El Sol 111/mi²
32 Huaura 111/mi²
33 Santa María 102/mi²
35 Pucusana 81/mi²
36 Las Salinas 76/mi²
37 Chilca 76/mi²
38 Pativilca 72/mi²
39 Vinto Bajo 72/mi²
40 Upaca 72/mi²
41 Quilmaná 59/mi²
42 Paramonga 56/mi²
43 Caleta Vidal 47/mi²
44 Supe 46/mi²
46 Nuevo Imperial 37/mi²
47 Aucallama 18/mi²
48 Oyón 14/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Lima region pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Vitarte leads with 122,535 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. Vitarte has 122,535 people per square mile - that's roughly 191 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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