Most Dense in Uruguay

Top 63 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Uruguay

1 Minas 08 12,187/mi²
2 Chui 14 10,660/mi²
3 Paysandú 11 9,410/mi²
4 Trinidad 06 9,049/mi²
5 La Paz 02 8,982/mi²
6 Florida 07 8,956/mi²
7 Mercedes 17 8,619/mi²
8 San Carlos 09 8,187/mi²
9 Las Piedras 02 7,778/mi²
10 Paso de Carrasco 02 7,008/mi²
11 Salto 15 6,870/mi²
12 Artigas 01 6,735/mi²
13 Toledo 02 6,655/mi²
14 Dolores 17 6,302/mi²
15 San José de Mayo 16 6,158/mi²
16 Melo 03 5,943/mi²
17 Salinas 02 5,909/mi²
18 Fray Bentos 12 5,150/mi²
19 Las Piedras 01 5,052/mi²
20 Bella Unión 01 5,052/mi²
21 Pando 02 4,975/mi²
22 Montevideo 10 4,623/mi²
23 Tarariras 04 4,601/mi²
24 Las Toscas 02 4,501/mi²
25 Rivera 13 4,480/mi²
26 Canelones 02 4,470/mi²
27 Joaquín Suárez 02 4,177/mi²
28 Lascano 14 4,115/mi²
29 Guichón 11 4,029/mi²
30 Cardona 17 3,959/mi²
31 Juan L. Lacaze 04 3,874/mi²
32 Sauce 02 3,838/mi²
33 Maldonado 09 3,758/mi²
34 Libertad 16 3,633/mi²
35 San Jacinto 02 3,627/mi²
36 Young 12 3,592/mi²
37 Río Branco 03 3,583/mi²
38 Paso de los Toros 18 3,432/mi²
39 Carmelo 04 3,381/mi²
40 Rocha 14 3,356/mi²
41 Progreso 02 3,119/mi²
42 Tacuarembó 18 3,023/mi²
43 Castillos 14 2,922/mi²
44 Rosario 04 2,916/mi²
45 Barros Blancos 02 2,819/mi²
46 Atlántida 02 2,787/mi²
47 Durazno 05 2,718/mi²
48 Marindia 02 2,707/mi²
49 Tala 02 2,557/mi²
50 Sarandí del Yi 05 2,169/mi²
51 José Pedro Varela 08 2,160/mi²
52 Nueva Helvecia 04 2,108/mi²
53 Treinta y Tres 19 1,964/mi²
54 San Ramón 02 1,579/mi²
55 Nueva Palmira 04 1,284/mi²
56 Piriápolis 09 1,258/mi²
57 Punta del Este 09 1,180/mi²
58 Delta del Tigre 16 1,118/mi²
59 Santa Lucía 02 880/mi²
60 La Paloma 14 744/mi²
61 Colonia Nicolich 02 571/mi²
62 Barra de Carrasco 02 138/mi²
63 Pan de Azúcar 09 27/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Uruguay pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Minas leads with 12,187 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. Minas has 12,187 people per square mile - that's roughly 19 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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