Most Dense in Venezuela

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Most Dense — Venezuela

1 Tucupita 09 39,129/mi²

2 Valencia 07 35,244/mi²

3 Barinas 05 34,307/mi²

4 Mérida 14 31,088/mi²

5 Ejido 14 27,684/mi²

6 Porlamar 17 24,998/mi²

7 Turmero 04 24,604/mi²

8 Petare 15 23,619/mi²

9 Palo Negro 04 15,073/mi²

10 Guanare 18 14,545/mi²

11 Pueblo Nuevo 11 13,232/mi²

12 Mene Grande 23 12,727/mi²

13 Villa de Cura 04 11,469/mi²

14 El Pao 08 10,644/mi²

15 Judibana 11 10,490/mi²

16 Boca de Aroa 11 10,343/mi²

17 Caracas 25 10,013/mi²

18 Coro 11 9,564/mi²

19 Pampatar 17 9,337/mi²

20 Chacao 15 8,490/mi²

21 Cagua 04 7,709/mi²

22 Punto Fijo 11 7,678/mi²

23 El Limón 04 7,368/mi²

24 Los Puertos de Altagracia 23 6,653/mi²

25 Maiquetía 26 6,191/mi²

26 Ciudad Guayana 06 6,172/mi²

27 La Victoria 04 5,922/mi²

28 Morón 07 5,885/mi²

29 Tinaco 08 5,828/mi²

30 Cabimas 23 5,802/mi²

31 Yumare 22 5,779/mi²

32 El Dividive 21 4,972/mi²

33 La Asunción 17 4,886/mi²

34 Catia La Mar 26 4,773/mi²

35 Punta de Piedras 17 4,724/mi²

36 Guarenas 15 4,534/mi²

37 Lecherías 02 4,191/mi²

38 La Guardia 17 4,121/mi²

39 Puerto La Cruz 02 3,927/mi²

40 Tucacas 11 3,700/mi²

41 Maturín 16 3,603/mi²

42 Cumanacoa 19 3,601/mi²

43 Valle de La Pascua 12 3,516/mi²

44 Charallave 15 3,400/mi²

45 Chichiriviche 11 3,333/mi²

46 Araure 18 3,270/mi²

47 Maracaibo 23 3,259/mi²

48 San Antonio de Los Altos 15 3,244/mi²

49 Táriba 20 3,178/mi²

50 Calabozo 12 3,165/mi²

51 Cariaco 19 3,122/mi²

52 San Cristóbal 20 3,039/mi²

53 Barcelona 02 2,990/mi²

54 Caripito 16 2,954/mi²

55 Araya 19 2,848/mi²

56 Valera 21 2,799/mi²

57 Acarigua 18 2,786/mi²

58 Palmira 20 2,757/mi²

59 Guatire 15 2,755/mi²

60 Ciudad Bolívar 06 2,681/mi²

61 Cabudare 13 2,616/mi²

62 Santa Teresa del Tuy 15 2,543/mi²

63 Upata 06 2,417/mi²

64 Tucupido 12 2,409/mi²

65 Capacho Nuevo 20 2,342/mi²

66 San Antonio 16 2,315/mi²

67 Soledad 02 2,302/mi²

68 Anaco 02 2,256/mi²

69 Carúpano 19 2,133/mi²

70 Caicara 16 2,102/mi²

71 Caicara del Orinoco 06 2,095/mi²

72 Bailadores 14 2,084/mi²

73 Ciudad Piar 06 2,012/mi²

74 San José de Guanipa 02 1,946/mi²

75 Sabana de Mendoza 21 1,900/mi²

76 Juan Griego 17 1,884/mi²

77 El Tigre 02 1,864/mi²

78 Güigüe 07 1,832/mi²

79 La Concepción 23 1,825/mi²

80 Cumaná 19 1,757/mi²

81 Cúa 15 1,732/mi²

82 Motatán 21 1,729/mi²

83 San Juan de los Morros 12 1,687/mi²

84 Santa Ana 17 1,664/mi²

85 Punta de Mata 16 1,663/mi²

86 Puerto Píritu 02 1,640/mi²

87 Guacara 07 1,610/mi²

88 El Sombrero 12 1,603/mi²

89 Temblador 16 1,522/mi²

90 Alto Barinas 05 1,517/mi²

91 Valle de Guanape 02 1,448/mi²

92 Ocumare del Tuy 15 1,433/mi²

93 San Joaquín 07 1,426/mi²

94 Güiria 19 1,365/mi²

95 Maracay 04 1,320/mi²

96 Aragua de Barcelona 02 1,316/mi²

97 Altagracia de Orituco 12 1,280/mi²

98 Achaguas 03 1,279/mi²

99 Yaguaraparo 19 1,207/mi²

100 El Vigía 14 1,180/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Venezuela pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tucupita leads with 39,129 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. Tucupita has 39,129 people per square mile — that's roughly 61 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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