Most Dense in Eastern District

Top 39 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Eastern District

1 Tai Koo 2,993/mi²

2 Taikoo Shing 2,944/mi²

3 Victoria Park 2,683/mi²

4 Tin Hau 2,683/mi²

5 Causeway Bay 2,535/mi²

6 Tai Hang 2,267/mi²

7 Siu Sai Wan Estate 1,591/mi²

8 Sai Wan Ho 1,588/mi²

9 Heng Fa Chuen 1,520/mi²

10 Aldrich Bay 1,517/mi²

11 Braemar Hill 1,368/mi²

12 Fortress Hill 1,308/mi²

13 City Garden 1,287/mi²

14 Yiu Tung Estate 1,274/mi²

15 Lai Tak Tsuen 1,232/mi²

16 Hing Wah Estate (I & II) 1,213/mi²

17 Shau Kei Wan 1,137/mi²

18 Kornhill 1,107/mi²

19 Mount Parker 1,045/mi²

20 Quarry Bay 947/mi²

21 Wan Tsui Estate 806/mi²

22 Fullview Garden 776/mi²

23 Oi Tung Estate 772/mi²

24 Island Resort 764/mi²

25 Aldrich Garden 731/mi²

26 Yue Wan Estate 677/mi²

27 Nam Fung Sun Chuen 582/mi²

28 Harmony Garden 567/mi²

29 Lei King Wan 541/mi²

30 Tsui Wan Estate 532/mi²

31 Tung Hei Court 530/mi²

32 Hing Tung Estate 514/mi²

33 Greenwood Terrace 513/mi²

34 Hing Man Estate 507/mi²

35 Kornhill Garden 475/mi²

36 Cheerful Garden 454/mi²

37 Ming Wah Dai Ha 448/mi²

38 Healthy Village 447/mi²

39 Tung Yuk Court 427/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Eastern District pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tai Koo leads with 2,993 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. Tai Koo has 2,993 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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