Most Dense in Hainan

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Most Dense — Hainan

1 Haikou 3,230/mi²

2 Xinzhou 2,011/mi²

3 Baimajing 1,868/mi²

4 Sandu 1,785/mi²

5 Xiuying 1,522/mi²

6 Zhonghe 1,488/mi²

7 Sanya 1,392/mi²

8 Lingao 990/mi²

9 Qionghai 800/mi²

10 Wanning 744/mi²

11 Mutang 662/mi²

12 Wenchang 591/mi²

13 Dacheng 523/mi²

14 Basuo 507/mi²

15 Haitou 503/mi²

16 Eman 492/mi²

17 Baocheng 485/mi²

18 Jinjiang 477/mi²

19 Wangwu 444/mi²

20 Dongcheng 444/mi²

21 Yinggen 427/mi²

22 Guangcun 414/mi²

23 Yaxing 378/mi²

24 Heqing 325/mi²

25 Paipu 321/mi²

26 Wuzhishan 257/mi²

27 Qiongshan 244/mi²

28 Nanfeng 219/mi²

29 Wenluo 197/mi²

30 Nada 196/mi²

31 Shiling 194/mi²

32 Xinzheng 193/mi²

33 Lanyang 192/mi²

34 Xiangshui 174/mi²

35 Sandao 152/mi²

36 Fengmu 137/mi²

37 Jiamao 129/mi²

38 Nanbao 119/mi²

39 Poxin 105/mi²

40 Fuwen 96/mi²

41 Liugong 94/mi²

42 Qunying 90/mi²

43 Heping 86/mi²

44 Hongmao 83/mi²

45 Diaoluoshan 83/mi²

46 Zhongping 80/mi²

47 Changzheng 71/mi²

48 Da’an 67/mi²

49 Shang’an 63/mi²

50 Bangxi 55/mi²

51 Xishui 50/mi²

52 Sanjiang 40/mi²

53 Hanlin 22/mi²

54 Shibi 22/mi²

55 Nansheng 19/mi²

56 Fanyang 19/mi²

57 Shangen 16/mi²

58 Huangzhu 16/mi²

59 Nanqiao 14/mi²

60 Tian’an 14/mi²

61 Baoluo 14/mi²

62 Sangengluo 14/mi²

63 Huishan 13/mi²

64 Fengpo 12/mi²

65 Changhao 12/mi²

66 Dapo 11/mi²

67 Gongpo 10/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Hainan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Haikou leads with 3,230 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. Haikou has 3,230 people per square mile — that's roughly 5 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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