Most Dense in Portugal

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Portugal

1 Braga 04 179,004/mi²

2 Viana do Castelo 20 120,493/mi²

3 Porto 17 108,449/mi²

4 Afurada de Baixo 17 83,737/mi²

5 Amadora 14 60,425/mi²

6 Queluz 14 56,813/mi²

7 Espinho 02 50,440/mi²

8 Guimarães 04 43,196/mi²

9 Esposende 04 42,226/mi²

10 Sesimbra 19 37,395/mi²

11 Cacém 14 35,871/mi²

12 Campo De Ourique 14 34,594/mi²

13 Figueira da Foz 07 33,286/mi²

14 Barcelos 04 32,905/mi²

15 Damaia 14 32,702/mi²

16 Vila Nova de Gaia 17 32,482/mi²

17 Aldoar 17 31,962/mi²

18 Viseu 22 31,555/mi²

19 Odivelas 14 29,687/mi²

20 Graça 14 27,912/mi²

21 Moscavide e Portela 14 25,555/mi²

22 Areeiro 14 25,494/mi²

23 São Jorge de Arroios 14 23,948/mi²

24 Funchal 10 23,881/mi²

25 São Mamede 14 22,583/mi²

26 Bairro Alto 14 22,460/mi²

27 Cidade Universitária 14 20,000/mi²

28 Senhora da Hora 17 19,680/mi²

29 Alcântara 14 18,941/mi²

30 Ponte de Lima 20 18,381/mi²

31 Falagueira 14 18,077/mi²

32 Paranhos 17 17,784/mi²

33 Santo Ovídio 17 17,681/mi²

34 Alfragide 14 17,571/mi²

35 Alvalade 14 17,196/mi²

36 Lordelo do Ouro 17 17,000/mi²

37 Bairro Novo 04 16,688/mi²

38 Baixa 14 16,578/mi²

39 Sete Rios 14 16,497/mi²

40 Lumiar 14 16,489/mi²

41 Coimbra 07 16,448/mi²

42 Charneca 14 15,923/mi²

43 São Sebastião da Pedreira 14 15,517/mi²

44 Póvoa de Varzim 17 14,894/mi²

45 Principe Real 14 14,633/mi²

46 Ponta Delgada 23 14,326/mi²

47 Angra do Heroísmo 23 14,171/mi²

48 Alfornelos 14 14,111/mi²

49 Massamá 14 13,515/mi²

50 Fuzeta 09 13,430/mi²

51 Lisbon 14 13,404/mi²

52 Marvila 14 13,382/mi²

53 Olival 14 13,342/mi²

54 Pontinha 14 12,988/mi²

55 São Mamede de Infesta 17 12,905/mi²

56 Beato António 14 12,866/mi²

57 Campolide 14 12,747/mi²

58 Belém 14 12,535/mi²

59 Areosa 17 12,393/mi²

60 Bairro da Madre de Deus 14 12,306/mi²

61 Almada 19 12,233/mi²

62 Matosinhos 17 11,945/mi²

63 Póvoa de Santo Adrião 14 11,638/mi²

64 Parque das Nações 14 11,304/mi²

65 Campo Pequeno 14 10,843/mi²

66 Olivais 14 10,829/mi²

67 Pedrouços 17 10,729/mi²

68 Arcos de Valdevez 20 10,676/mi²

69 Rio Tinto 17 10,586/mi²

70 Santa Luzia 10 10,558/mi²

71 Carnide 14 10,016/mi²

72 Anjos 14 9,751/mi²

73 Sacavém 14 9,735/mi²

74 Chelas 14 9,590/mi²

75 Foz do Douro 17 9,480/mi²

76 Vilar do Paraíso 17 9,147/mi²

77 Massarelos 17 9,052/mi²

78 Serzedo 04 8,889/mi²

79 Pedroso 17 8,820/mi²

80 Algueirão 14 8,418/mi²

81 Campo Grande 14 8,386/mi²

82 Ermesinde 17 8,061/mi²

83 Barreiro 19 7,914/mi²

84 Benfica 14 7,852/mi²

85 Oliveira do Douro 17 7,699/mi²

86 Fânzeres 17 7,690/mi²

87 Selho 04 7,629/mi²

88 Lagoa 23 7,601/mi²

89 Campanhã 17 7,568/mi²

90 Prazeres 14 7,566/mi²

91 Vilar de Andorinho 17 7,518/mi²

92 São Martinho 10 7,502/mi²

93 Rio de Mouro 14 7,462/mi²

94 Canidelo 17 7,383/mi²

95 Vila do Conde 17 7,161/mi²

96 Corujeira de Dentro 10 7,034/mi²

97 Piedade 19 7,004/mi²

98 Estoril 14 6,991/mi²

99 Maia 17 6,912/mi²

100 Linda-a-Velha 14 6,740/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Portugal pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Braga leads with 179,004 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. Braga has 179,004 people per square mile — that's roughly 280 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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