Most Dense in Porto

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Most Dense — Porto

1 Porto 108,449/mi²

2 Afurada de Baixo 83,737/mi²

3 Vila Nova de Gaia 32,482/mi²

4 Aldoar 31,962/mi²

5 Senhora da Hora 19,680/mi²

6 Paranhos 17,784/mi²

7 Santo Ovídio 17,681/mi²

8 Lordelo do Ouro 17,000/mi²

9 Póvoa de Varzim 14,894/mi²

10 São Mamede de Infesta 12,905/mi²

11 Areosa 12,393/mi²

12 Matosinhos 11,945/mi²

13 Pedrouços 10,729/mi²

14 Rio Tinto 10,586/mi²

15 Foz do Douro 9,480/mi²

16 Vilar do Paraíso 9,147/mi²

17 Massarelos 9,052/mi²

18 Pedroso 8,820/mi²

19 Ermesinde 8,061/mi²

20 Oliveira do Douro 7,699/mi²

21 Fânzeres 7,690/mi²

22 Campanhã 7,568/mi²

23 Vilar de Andorinho 7,518/mi²

24 Canidelo 7,383/mi²

25 Vila do Conde 7,161/mi²

26 Maia 6,912/mi²

27 Baguim do Monte 6,660/mi²

28 Azenha 6,556/mi²

29 Felgueiras 6,230/mi²

30 São Miguel do Couto 5,887/mi²

31 Bomfim 5,862/mi²

32 Castelões de Cepeda 5,861/mi²

33 Águas Santas 5,386/mi²

34 Guifões 5,275/mi²

35 Arcozelo 5,163/mi²

36 Canelas 5,143/mi²

37 Madalena 4,977/mi²

38 Leça da Palmeira 4,838/mi²

39 Senhora do Porto 4,741/mi²

40 Aver-o-Mar 4,646/mi²

41 Francos 4,176/mi²

42 São Tiago de Custoias 4,167/mi²

43 Paços de Ferreira 3,966/mi²

44 Gulpilhares 3,835/mi²

45 Freamunde 3,730/mi²

46 São Félix da Marinha 3,584/mi²

47 Contumil 3,571/mi²

48 Azevedo 3,571/mi²

49 Leça do Bailio 3,531/mi²

50 Perozinho 3,439/mi²

51 Moreira 3,272/mi²

52 Santa Cruz do Bispo 3,262/mi²

53 Sardão 3,184/mi²

54 Ameal 3,070/mi²

55 Vermoim 2,991/mi²

56 Pinheiro Manso 2,974/mi²

57 Ramalde do Meio 2,948/mi²

58 Negrelos 2,897/mi²

59 Aves 2,808/mi²

60 Pereiro 2,802/mi²

61 Perafita 2,786/mi²

62 Rebordosa 2,666/mi²

63 Pedras Rubras 2,647/mi²

64 Gondomar 2,630/mi²

65 Silva Escura 2,571/mi²

66 Serzedo 2,554/mi²

67 Vila Nova da Telha 2,523/mi²

68 Grijó 2,485/mi²

69 Barrosas 2,342/mi²

70 Valadares 2,331/mi²

71 Gueifães 2,270/mi²

72 Lavra 2,251/mi²

73 Avintes 2,248/mi²

74 Lordelo 2,205/mi²

75 Miramar 1,928/mi²

76 Bonjoia 1,916/mi²

77 Paredes 1,902/mi²

78 Alfena 1,880/mi²

79 Bougado 1,822/mi²

80 Baião 1,797/mi²

81 Campo 1,783/mi²

82 Trofa 1,739/mi²

83 Melres 1,736/mi²

84 Bairro Silva Braga 1,730/mi²

85 Valongo 1,717/mi²

86 Árvore 1,715/mi²

87 Nevogilde 1,707/mi²

88 Paços 1,701/mi²

89 Nogueira 1,679/mi²

90 Noeda 1,556/mi²

91 Coronado 1,494/mi²

92 Olival 1,404/mi²

93 Valbom 1,372/mi²

94 Bela Vista 1,326/mi²

95 Santo Tirso 1,309/mi²

96 Cruz 1,307/mi²

97 São Pedro da Cova 1,268/mi²

98 Vila da Lixa 1,235/mi²

99 Anta 1,202/mi²

100 Angeiras 1,176/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Porto pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Porto leads with 108,449 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. Porto has 108,449 people per square mile — that's roughly 169 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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