Most Dense in Uruguay

Top 58 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Uruguay

1 Minas 08 11,995/mi²

2 La Paz 02 9,349/mi²

3 Las Piedras 02 8,843/mi²

4 Trinidad 06 8,470/mi²

5 Paysandú 11 8,458/mi²

6 Mercedes 17 8,388/mi²

7 Florida 07 7,920/mi²

8 Chui 14 7,618/mi²

9 San Carlos 09 7,425/mi²

10 Artigas 01 6,438/mi²

11 Paso de Carrasco 02 6,257/mi²

12 Salto 15 6,013/mi²

13 San José de Mayo 16 5,835/mi²

14 Dolores 17 5,763/mi²

15 Melo 03 5,416/mi²

16 Fray Bentos 12 5,150/mi²

17 Montevideo 10 4,509/mi²

18 Progreso 02 4,390/mi²

19 Salinas 02 4,357/mi²

20 Tarariras 04 4,197/mi²

21 Juan L. Lacaze 04 4,005/mi²

22 Pando 02 3,835/mi²

23 Bella Unión 01 3,813/mi²

24 Lascano 14 3,791/mi²

25 Canelones 02 3,641/mi²

26 Guichón 11 3,532/mi²

27 Rivera 13 3,505/mi²

28 Young 12 3,378/mi²

29 Joaquín Suárez 02 3,285/mi²

30 Rocha 14 3,197/mi²

31 Paso de los Toros 18 3,136/mi²

32 Carmelo 04 3,063/mi²

33 Sauce 02 3,046/mi²

34 Río Branco 03 3,011/mi²

35 Castillos 14 2,856/mi²

36 Libertad 16 2,848/mi²

37 Rosario 04 2,778/mi²

38 Tacuarembó 18 2,588/mi²

39 Barros Blancos 02 2,502/mi²

40 Maldonado 09 2,403/mi²

41 Durazno 05 2,289/mi²

42 José Pedro Varela 08 2,047/mi²

43 Sarandí del Yi 05 2,021/mi²

44 Treinta y Tres 19 1,948/mi²

45 Atlántida 02 1,905/mi²

46 Nueva Helvecia 04 1,805/mi²

47 San Ramón 02 1,531/mi²

48 Punta del Este 09 1,180/mi²

49 Nueva Palmira 04 1,175/mi²

50 Delta del Tigre 16 993/mi²

51 Santa Lucía 02 832/mi²

52 Piriápolis 09 826/mi²

53 Colonia Nicolich 02 439/mi²

54 Barra de Carrasco 02 114/mi²

55 Pan de Azúcar 09 24/mi²

56 Colonia del Sacramento 04 9/mi²

57 Sarandí Grande 07 1/mi²

58 Tranqueras 13 1/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 11,995 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 11,995 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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