Most Dense in East Java

Top 73 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — East Java

1 Tuban 238,256/mi²

2 Pare 32,033/mi²

3 Soko 31,868/mi²

4 Mojokerto 22,189/mi²

5 Surabaya 21,210/mi²

6 Madiun 15,787/mi²

7 Pasuruan 15,588/mi²

8 Malang 15,104/mi²

9 Blitar 11,953/mi²

10 Probolinggo 11,288/mi²

11 Kediri 9,606/mi²

12 Gedangan 8,288/mi²

13 Bangil 7,001/mi²

14 Bojonegoro 4,834/mi²

15 Tulangan Utara 4,212/mi²

16 Gampengrejo 4,107/mi²

17 Batu 2,838/mi²

18 Sidoarjo 2,648/mi²

19 Krian 2,383/mi²

20 Buduran 1,663/mi²

21 Tanggulangin 1,517/mi²

22 Situbondo 640/mi²

23 Pamekasan 300/mi²

24 Sumenep 275/mi²

25 Jombang 240/mi²

26 Jember 211/mi²

27 Lumajang 184/mi²

28 Bangkalan 176/mi²

29 Gresik 168/mi²

30 Ponorogo 157/mi²

31 Kedungwaru 133/mi²

32 Singosari 125/mi²

33 Nganjuk 114/mi²

34 Tulungagung 108/mi²

35 Kertosono 100/mi²

36 Bondowoso 96/mi²

37 Trenggalek 92/mi²

38 Sampang 91/mi²

39 Lamongan 86/mi²

40 Diwek 79/mi²

41 Lawang 78/mi²

42 Kalianget 78/mi²

43 Ngawi 71/mi²

44 Banyuwangi 56/mi²

45 Boyolangu 53/mi²

46 Besuki 52/mi²

47 Pandaan 51/mi²

48 Kamal 46/mi²

49 Mojoagung 45/mi²

50 Balung 44/mi²

51 Ngunut 43/mi²

52 Ngoro 43/mi²

53 Panji 40/mi²

54 Genteng 38/mi²

55 Kraksaan 36/mi²

56 Prigen 36/mi²

57 Kepanjen 36/mi²

58 Kebomas 35/mi²

59 Paciran 35/mi²

60 Muncar 30/mi²

61 Kencong 30/mi²

62 Panarukan 29/mi²

63 Babat 24/mi²

64 Sumberpucung 24/mi²

65 Sangkapura 23/mi²

66 Pakisaji 21/mi²

67 Srono 17/mi²

68 Dampit 16/mi²

69 Gongdanglegi Kulon 16/mi²

70 Singojuruh 14/mi²

71 Wongsorejo 14/mi²

72 Driyorejo 12/mi²

73 Gambiran Satu 11/mi²

The most densely populated cities in East Java pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tuban leads with 238,256 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. Tuban has 238,256 people per square mile — that's roughly 372 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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