Most Dense in Guangdong

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Guangdong

1 Shenzhen 8,330,666/mi²
2 Shantou 2,298,743/mi²
3 Bao'an 393,025/mi²
4 Luohu District 366,603/mi²
5 Santo António 216,333/mi²
6 São Lázaro 122,593/mi²
7 Zhongshan 77,661/mi²
8 Nossa Senhora de Fátima 76,364/mi²
9 Liaobu 37,727/mi²
10 Changping 32,713/mi²
11 Changsha 30,067/mi²
12 Mayong 27,807/mi²
13 Longgang 27,637/mi²
14 Nanshan 24,928/mi²
15 Shenzhen City Centre 23,609/mi²
16 Tantou 20,363/mi²
17 Hecheng 18,829/mi²
18 Dasha 17,730/mi²
19 Jiazi 16,431/mi²
20 Shijie 16,334/mi²
21 Chashan 16,127/mi²
22 Gongheyong 13,435/mi²
23 Shiqiao 13,377/mi²
24 Qishi 12,456/mi²
25 Humen 12,161/mi²
26 Dongguan 11,019/mi²
27 Shilong 10,644/mi²
28 Shiwan 10,557/mi²
29 Bao'an Centre 10,550/mi²
30 Huangjiang 10,148/mi²
31 Yingcheng 9,990/mi²
32 Gangxia 9,533/mi²
33 Haimen 8,441/mi²
34 Shajing 8,334/mi²
35 Shahe 7,621/mi²
36 Nanyuan Residential 7,620/mi²
37 Tanzhou 7,372/mi²
38 Shiqi 6,919/mi²
39 Xixiang 6,850/mi²
40 Daliang 6,787/mi²
41 Foshan 6,478/mi²
42 Nantou 6,339/mi²
43 Zhangmutou 6,225/mi²
44 Shawei 5,506/mi²
45 Zhuzilin 5,045/mi²
46 Maozhou 4,912/mi²
47 Shajing Town 4,400/mi²
48 Shaping 4,319/mi²
49 Huanggang 3,691/mi²
50 Futian 3,673/mi²
51 Zhuhai 3,647/mi²
52 Luocheng 3,202/mi²
53 Puning 3,195/mi²
54 Danshui 3,027/mi²
55 Gao Fa Cheng Chi Yuan 2,984/mi²
56 Houhai 2,942/mi²
57 Gangsha 2,820/mi²
58 Fubao 2,739/mi²
59 Haicheng 2,733/mi²
60 Wuchuan 2,701/mi²
62 Jing’an 2,569/mi²
63 Sanshui 2,514/mi²
64 Dalingxia 2,499/mi²
65 Fangda Town 2,485/mi²
66 Licheng 2,352/mi²
67 Jiushixia 2,341/mi²
68 Qingxi 2,301/mi²
69 Jiajinlong 2,287/mi²
70 Shuizhai 2,281/mi²
71 Botuofeinuochunshuian 2,127/mi²
72 Chaozhou 2,115/mi²
73 Baishipai 2,059/mi²
74 Yanhanshan 1,981/mi²
75 Xili 1,981/mi²
76 Shatou Residential 1,960/mi²
77 Baishizhou 1,949/mi²
78 Zhuyuan 1,900/mi²
79 Shahe Residential 1,879/mi²
80 Yuehai Residential 1,872/mi²
81 Gaoxin 1,772/mi²
82 Shekou 1,728/mi²
83 Yuehai 1,681/mi²
84 Shanwei 1,675/mi²
85 Encheng 1,666/mi²
86 Keji yuan 1,586/mi²
87 Pingshan 1,552/mi²
88 Xiongzhou 1,540/mi²
89 Beizhoushan 1,496/mi²
90 Ouzhou chengshi 1,434/mi²
91 Huazhou 1,420/mi²
92 Nanshan Residential 1,408/mi²
93 Sanjianzai 1,377/mi²
94 Wushipai 1,331/mi²
95 Bao'an yuan qu 1,267/mi²
96 Lianjiang 1,232/mi²
97 Lecheng 1,211/mi²
98 Maba 1,206/mi²
99 Wanfeng 1,158/mi²
100 Wuwu 1,136/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Guangdong pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Shenzhen leads with 8,330,666 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. Shenzhen has 8,330,666 people per square mile - that's roughly 13,017 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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