Most Dense in Goa

Top 71 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Goa

1 Madgaon 15,034/mi²

2 Panjim 5,107/mi²

3 Goa Velha 3,673/mi²

4 Pernem 3,607/mi²

5 Curchorem 2,604/mi²

6 Mormugao 2,057/mi²

7 Vasco da Gama 2,020/mi²

8 Sancoale 441/mi²

9 Mapusa 383/mi²

10 Cortalim 183/mi²

11 Calangute 167/mi²

12 Chicalim 157/mi²

13 Ponda 147/mi²

14 Penha de França 147/mi²

15 Vagator 143/mi²

16 Dabolim 135/mi²

17 Cuncolim 131/mi²

18 Serula 123/mi²

19 Davorlim 121/mi²

20 Curti 106/mi²

21 Solim 105/mi²

22 Curtorim 101/mi²

23 Colva 95/mi²

24 Cavelossim 94/mi²

25 Benaulim 94/mi²

26 Anjuna 92/mi²

27 Candolim 88/mi²

28 Raia 84/mi²

29 Bandora 83/mi²

30 Bicholim 81/mi²

31 São José de Areal 81/mi²

32 Quepem 79/mi²

33 Reis Magos 77/mi²

34 Nuvem 73/mi²

35 Guirim 67/mi²

36 Sanquelim 65/mi²

37 Arambol 65/mi²

38 Aldona 63/mi²

39 Salvador do Mundo 61/mi²

40 Saligao 60/mi²

41 Navelim 60/mi²

42 Usgao 59/mi²

43 Chinchinim 58/mi²

44 Taleigao 56/mi²

45 Pilerne 56/mi²

46 Colovale 55/mi²

47 Mandrem 54/mi²

48 Borim 54/mi²

49 Priol 53/mi²

50 Verna 52/mi²

51 Aquem 51/mi²

52 Chimbel 50/mi²

53 Nerul 48/mi²

54 Calapor 46/mi²

55 Queula 45/mi²

56 Morjim 44/mi²

57 Varca 43/mi²

58 Madkai 40/mi²

59 Xeldem 39/mi²

60 Candola 35/mi²

61 Valpoi 34/mi²

62 Kānkon 32/mi²

63 Sanvordem 27/mi²

64 Carapur 27/mi²

65 Murda 24/mi²

66 Sanguem 24/mi²

67 Palle 24/mi²

68 Onda 23/mi²

69 Bambolim 22/mi²

70 Corlim 21/mi²

71 Jua 18/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Goa pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Madgaon leads with 15,034 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. Madgaon has 15,034 people per square mile — that's roughly 23 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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