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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 Changsha 30,067/mi²
10 Shenzhen City Centre 23,609/mi²
11 Tantou 20,363/mi²
12 Dasha 17,730/mi²
13 Jiazi 16,431/mi²
14 Shijie 14,292/mi²
15 Gongheyong 13,435/mi²
16 Shiwan 10,557/mi²
17 Bao'an Centre 10,550/mi²
18 Dongguan 10,154/mi²
19 Gangxia 9,533/mi²
20 Haimen 8,441/mi²
21 Shajing 8,334/mi²
22 Shilong 8,069/mi²
23 Shahe 7,621/mi²
24 Nanyuan Residential 7,620/mi²
25 Tanzhou 7,372/mi²
26 Shiqi 6,919/mi²
27 Xixiang 6,850/mi²
28 Daliang 6,787/mi²
29 Nantou 6,339/mi²
30 Foshan 6,167/mi²
31 Guangzhou 5,751/mi²
32 Shawei 5,506/mi²
33 Zhuzilin 5,045/mi²
34 Maozhou 4,912/mi²
35 Shajing Town 4,400/mi²
36 Shaping 4,319/mi²
37 Huanggang 3,691/mi²
38 Futian 3,673/mi²
39 Zhuhai 3,300/mi²
40 Danshui 3,027/mi²
41 Gao Fa Cheng Chi Yuan 2,984/mi²
42 Houhai 2,942/mi²
43 Gangsha 2,820/mi²
44 Humen 2,784/mi²
45 Fubao 2,739/mi²
47 Dalingxia 2,499/mi²
48 Fangda Town 2,485/mi²
49 Jiushixia 2,341/mi²
50 Jiajinlong 2,287/mi²
51 Shuizhai 2,281/mi²
52 Botuofeinuochunshuian 2,127/mi²
53 Baishipai 2,059/mi²
54 Yanhanshan 1,981/mi²
55 Xili 1,981/mi²
56 Shatou Residential 1,960/mi²
57 Baishizhou 1,949/mi²
58 Zhuyuan 1,900/mi²
59 Shahe Residential 1,879/mi²
60 Yuehai Residential 1,872/mi²
61 Gaoxin 1,772/mi²
62 Shekou 1,728/mi²
63 Yuehai 1,681/mi²
64 Shanwei 1,675/mi²
65 Encheng 1,666/mi²
66 Keji yuan 1,586/mi²
67 Pingshan 1,552/mi²
68 Xiongzhou 1,540/mi²
69 Beizhoushan 1,496/mi²
70 Chaozhou 1,442/mi²
71 Longgang 1,439/mi²
72 Ouzhou chengshi 1,434/mi²
73 Nanshan Residential 1,408/mi²
74 Puning 1,399/mi²
75 Sanjianzai 1,377/mi²
76 Wushipai 1,331/mi²
77 Bao'an yuan qu 1,267/mi²
78 Lecheng 1,211/mi²
79 Maba 1,206/mi²
80 Wanfeng 1,158/mi²
81 Wuwu 1,136/mi²
82 Guanlong 1,125/mi²
84 Lequn 1,120/mi²
85 Dongchong 1,052/mi²
86 Qianhai Bay Area 1,030/mi²
87 Shahe Jiangong 1,025/mi²
88 Ma’anshan 979/mi²
89 Jieyang 934/mi²
90 Hongfa Centre 907/mi²
91 Donghai 903/mi²
92 Shuangjinhui 886/mi²
93 Yunfu 869/mi²
94 Songgang 866/mi²
95 Lubu 859/mi²
96 Shazui 850/mi²
97 Guangming 844/mi²
98 Gold tai 805/mi²
99 Nandong 792/mi²
100 Anle Garden 790/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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