Most Dense in Central Java

Top 75 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Central Java

1 Cilacap 122,965/mi²
2 Delanggu 54,311/mi²
3 Sokaraja 51,939/mi²
4 Kutoarjo 34,453/mi²
5 Ceper 34,102/mi²
6 Surakarta 31,088/mi²
7 Magelang 20,147/mi²
8 Jepara 19,430/mi²
9 Tegal 18,002/mi²
10 Pekalongan 17,080/mi²
11 Purwokerto 15,696/mi²
12 Semarang 11,235/mi²
13 Salatiga 9,548/mi²
14 Kebumen 6,122/mi²
15 Pati 5,048/mi²
16 Kudus 4,884/mi²
17 Juwana 1,519/mi²
18 Trucuk 1,438/mi²
19 Tayu 951/mi²
20 Welahan 780/mi²
21 Grogol 441/mi²
22 Klaten 431/mi²
23 Kartasura 390/mi²
24 Ungaran 324/mi²
25 Pemalang 303/mi²
26 Kedungwuni 297/mi²
27 Baki 258/mi²
28 Adiwerna 257/mi²
29 Baekrajan 236/mi²
30 Wonosobo 210/mi²
31 Sragen 207/mi²
32 Wedi 188/mi²
33 Dukuhturi 188/mi²
34 Gebog 178/mi²
35 Karanganom 172/mi²
36 Purwodadi 171/mi²
37 Blora 164/mi²
38 Purbalingga 154/mi²
39 Jekulo 153/mi²
40 Candi Prambanan 153/mi²
41 Mertoyudan 146/mi²
42 Tarub 145/mi²
43 Karangnongko 127/mi²
44 Ambarawa 119/mi²
45 Slawi 117/mi²
46 Weleri 109/mi²
47 Rembangan 104/mi²
48 Wiradesa 100/mi²
49 Buaran 98/mi²
50 Wonopringgo 97/mi²
51 Jogonalan 96/mi²
52 Gombong 95/mi²
53 Muntilan 93/mi²
54 Comal 84/mi²
55 Boyolali 81/mi²
56 Kebonarun 74/mi²
57 Lasem 69/mi²
58 Banyumas 68/mi²
59 Gatak 67/mi²
60 Jaten 66/mi²
61 Cepu 64/mi²
62 Lebaksiu 64/mi²
63 Baturaden 59/mi²
64 Jatiroto 58/mi²
65 Mranggen 56/mi²
66 Balapulang 54/mi²
67 Demak 54/mi²
68 Colomadu 54/mi²
69 Margasari 53/mi²
70 Wangon 50/mi²
71 Ketanggungan 50/mi²
72 Randudongkal 47/mi²
73 Selogiri 35/mi²
74 Ngemplak 32/mi²
75 Bulakamba 31/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Central Java pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Cilacap leads with 122,965 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. Cilacap has 122,965 people per square mile - that's roughly 192 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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