Santa Cruz del Islote

El Islote, the sole man-made island on this list, is said to be the most densely populated island on the planet, with over 1200 people living on an artificial island measuring only 0.012 square kilometers! Legend has El Islote that the settlers were drawn to the island not just because of the abundance of fish, but also because there were no insects. This reclamation is thought to have started around 1870.

The fishing business along the coast gave rise to the island, and the majority of the population currently work as fishermen or in the tourism industry on other adjacent islands. Some residents would subsequently migrate to adjacent islets such as Tintipán Island or Mucura Island due to its tiny size.

Residents organized a community council in 2013 to discuss issues in the neighborhood. In 2018, a tidal wave flooded the island and some homes, causing floods.

Location: San Bernardo Archipelago