Most Dense in Peru

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Peru

1 Breña 15 64,495/mi²

2 Trujillo 13 53,451/mi²

3 Santa Anita - Los Ficus 15 37,753/mi²

4 San Francisco De Borja 15 31,273/mi²

5 Miraflores 15 30,177/mi²

6 Pucallpa 25 29,111/mi²

7 Jesus Maria 15 28,278/mi²

8 Barranco 15 27,192/mi²

9 Wanchaq 08 26,757/mi²

10 Callao 07 22,907/mi²

11 Lambayeque 14 17,696/mi²

12 San Isidro 15 16,073/mi²

13 Ciudad Satelite 04 12,404/mi²

14 Santiago de Surco 15 11,893/mi²

15 Hualmay 15 8,886/mi²

16 Tingo María 10 7,511/mi²

17 Lima LMA 7,499/mi²

18 San Luis 15 5,275/mi²

19 Camaná 04 4,834/mi²

20 Jacobo Hunter 04 4,328/mi²

21 Arequipa 04 4,018/mi²

22 Huánuco 10 3,841/mi²

23 Huancayo 12 3,704/mi²

24 Chilca 12 3,647/mi²

25 Jauja 12 3,265/mi²

26 San Martin 20 3,219/mi²

27 Caleta de Carquín 15 3,151/mi²

28 Coishco 02 3,053/mi²

29 Cusco 08 2,882/mi²

30 La Pampa 04 2,704/mi²

31 Santiago 08 2,171/mi²

32 Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea 15 2,153/mi²

33 Iquitos 16 2,088/mi²

34 Piura 20 2,020/mi²

35 Selva Alegre 04 1,817/mi²

36 Pilcomayo 12 1,681/mi²

37 Picsi 14 1,668/mi²

38 Tumbes 24 1,410/mi²

39 Chaupimarca 19 1,392/mi²

40 Moche 13 1,387/mi²

41 Yauyos 12 1,339/mi²

42 Cajamarca 06 1,329/mi²

43 Las Nazarenas 05 1,287/mi²

44 Carmen De La Legua Reynoso 07 1,259/mi²

45 Concepción 12 1,210/mi²

46 Ferreñafe 14 1,157/mi²

47 Juliaca 21 1,141/mi²

48 Pacasmayo 13 1,132/mi²

49 Tiabaya 04 1,021/mi²

50 Huayucachi 12 984/mi²

51 Supe Puerto 15 950/mi²

52 Characato 04 904/mi²

53 Imperial 15 879/mi²

54 Chupaca 12 856/mi²

55 Huaraz 02 832/mi²

56 Santa Rosa 14 760/mi²

57 San Jeronimo De Tunan 12 729/mi²

58 Puerto Santa 02 705/mi²

59 Monsefú 14 686/mi²

60 Puno 21 650/mi²

61 Chocope 13 641/mi²

62 Horacio Zeballos Gamez 04 609/mi²

63 Chosica 15 607/mi²

64 Cerro de Pasco 19 592/mi²

65 Ica 11 589/mi²

66 Tarma 12 586/mi²

67 Barranca 15 570/mi²

68 Chachapoyas 01 539/mi²

69 San José 14 532/mi²

70 Abancay 03 515/mi²

71 Cono Norte 04 476/mi²

72 Ilo 18 469/mi²

73 Chimbote 02 458/mi²

74 Saño 12 456/mi²

75 Paiján 13 441/mi²

76 Sicaya 12 409/mi²

77 Santiago de Cao 13 405/mi²

78 Pimentel 14 393/mi²

79 Salitral 20 376/mi²

80 San Juan Bautista 11 375/mi²

81 Sullana 20 372/mi²

82 Tupac Amaru 11 369/mi²

83 Fonavi 11 364/mi²

84 Reque 14 358/mi²

85 Chepén 13 337/mi²

86 San Agustin 12 325/mi²

87 La Peca 01 324/mi²

88 Eten 14 320/mi²

89 Guadalupe 13 304/mi²

90 Pampa de Tate 11 303/mi²

91 Aguas Verdes 24 299/mi²

92 Mala 15 289/mi²

93 Hualhuas 12 285/mi²

94 Pampas 09 274/mi²

95 Zarumilla 24 260/mi²

96 La Pradera 14 254/mi²

97 Tacna 23 253/mi²

98 Rioja 22 253/mi²

99 Huancavelica 09 250/mi²

100 Yanacancha 19 242/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Peru pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Breña leads with 64,495 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. Breña has 64,495 people per square mile — that's roughly 101 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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