Most Dense in West Java

Top 66 cities ranked by most dense

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Safest Cities Highest Crime Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Indonesia · West Java

Most Dense — West Java

1 Bandung 5,819,429/mi²

2 Tasikmalaya 4,120,889/mi²

3 Depok 1,324,321/mi²

4 Ciputat 346,430/mi²

5 Citeureup 252,551/mi²

6 Ciampea 227,705/mi²

7 Cileungsir 225,271/mi²

8 Cibinong 164,445/mi²

9 Sawangan 93,051/mi²

10 Caringin 81,279/mi²

11 Parung 78,896/mi²

12 Soreang 76,829/mi²

13 Ciamis 66,168/mi²

14 Wanaraja 48,593/mi²

15 Bekasi 31,561/mi²

16 Kawalu 29,730/mi²

17 Cimahi 27,555/mi²

18 Garut 24,591/mi²

19 Pasarkemis 24,543/mi²

20 Bogor 24,536/mi²

21 Cirebon 23,716/mi²

22 Sukabumi 19,286/mi²

23 Purwakarta 18,690/mi²

24 Pamulang 16,849/mi²

25 Karawang 12,920/mi²

26 Kresek 10,985/mi²

27 Sepatan 10,709/mi²

28 Cikupa 10,378/mi²

29 Serpong 8,641/mi²

30 Teluknaga 8,186/mi²

31 Cileunyi 6,624/mi²

32 Rengasdengklok 636/mi²

33 Sumedang 633/mi²

34 Subang 434/mi²

35 Indramayu 389/mi²

36 Kuningan 353/mi²

37 Sumedang Utara 316/mi²

38 Padalarang 253/mi²

39 Lembang 251/mi²

40 Ciranjang-hilir 246/mi²

41 Majalengka 231/mi²

42 Jatibarang 231/mi²

43 Plumbon 210/mi²

44 Banjar 191/mi²

45 Astanajapura 186/mi²

46 Cikarang 186/mi²

47 Jatiwangi 183/mi²

48 Weru 175/mi²

49 Banjaran 156/mi²

50 Pamanukan 147/mi²

51 Arjawinangun 133/mi²

52 Cikampek 129/mi²

53 Cianjur 125/mi²

54 Sumber 122/mi²

55 Paseh 120/mi²

56 Palimanan 117/mi²

57 Klangenan 111/mi²

58 Karangsembung 96/mi²

59 Margahayukencana 79/mi²

60 Pelabuhanratu 71/mi²

61 Cicurug 58/mi²

62 Pameungpeuk 46/mi²

63 Singaparna 38/mi²

64 Karangampel 33/mi²

65 Rajapolah 31/mi²

66 Leuwiliang 14/mi²

The most densely populated cities in West Java pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bandung leads with 5,819,429 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. Bandung has 5,819,429 people per square mile — that's roughly 9,093 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.

Browse Rankings by Region

Indonesia — By Region

Aceh Bali Bangka–Belitung Islands Banten Central Java Central Kalimantan East Java East Nusa Tenggara Highland Papua Jambi Maluku North Maluku North Sulawesi North Sumatra Papua Riau Riau Islands South Kalimantan South Sulawesi South Sumatra West Java West Kalimantan West Nusa Tenggara West Sumatra Yogyakarta

By Country

Afghanistan Albania Algeria Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Benin Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Botswana Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Burkina Faso Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Canada Cayman Islands Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Cyprus Czechia Democratic Republic of the Congo Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Finland France Gabon Gambia Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guadeloupe Guatemala Guinea Guinea-Bissau Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Hungary India Indonesia Iran Iraq Ireland Israel Italy Ivory Coast Jamaica Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Lesotho Liberia Libya Lithuania Luxembourg Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Mali Malta Mauritania Mauritius Mayotte Mexico Moldova Mongolia Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria North Korea North Macedonia Norway Oman Pakistan Palestinian Territory Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Qatar Republic of the Congo Reunion Romania Russia Rwanda Saudi Arabia Senegal Serbia Sierra Leone Singapore Slovakia Slovenia Somalia South Africa South Korea South Sudan Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Suriname Sweden Switzerland Syria Taiwan Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand The Netherlands Togo Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Turkey Turkmenistan Uganda Ukraine United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Yemen Zambia Zimbabwe