Most Dense in Indonesia

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Indonesia

1 Makassar 38 5,932,821/mi²

2 Bandung 30 5,819,429/mi²

3 Tasikmalaya 30 4,120,889/mi²

4 Banjarmasin 12 2,348,796/mi²

5 Depok 30 1,324,321/mi²

6 Ciputat 30 346,430/mi²

7 Citeureup 30 252,551/mi²

8 Tuban 08 238,256/mi²

9 Ciampea 30 227,705/mi²

10 Cileungsir 30 225,271/mi²

11 Belawan 26 168,372/mi²

12 Cibinong 30 164,445/mi²

13 Kualakapuas 13 127,257/mi²

14 Curug 33 125,925/mi²

15 Cilacap 07 122,965/mi²

16 Tebingtinggi 26 96,336/mi²

17 Sawangan 30 93,051/mi²

18 Sunggal 26 91,280/mi²

19 Waingapu 18 81,664/mi²

20 Caringin 30 81,279/mi²

21 Parung 30 78,896/mi²

22 Soreang 30 76,829/mi²

23 Ciamis 30 66,168/mi²

24 Tahuna 31 63,048/mi²

25 Wonosari 10 57,159/mi²

26 Godean 10 56,396/mi²

27 Delanggu 07 54,311/mi²

28 Sokaraja 07 51,939/mi²

29 Wanaraja 30 48,593/mi²

30 Kasihan 10 35,634/mi²

31 Kutoarjo 07 34,453/mi²

32 Ceper 07 34,102/mi²

33 Jakarta 04 33,412/mi²

34 Pare 08 32,033/mi²

35 Soko 08 31,868/mi²

36 Bekasi 30 31,561/mi²

37 Tangerang 33 30,107/mi²

38 Yogyakarta 10 29,768/mi²

39 Kawalu 30 29,730/mi²

40 Surakarta 07 29,666/mi²

41 Lhokseumawe 01 28,252/mi²

42 Pandak 10 27,882/mi²

43 Cimahi 30 27,555/mi²

44 Melati 10 26,836/mi²

45 Tabanan 02 26,720/mi²

46 South Tangerang 33 24,719/mi²

47 Garut 30 24,591/mi²

48 Pasarkemis 30 24,543/mi²

49 Bogor 30 24,536/mi²

50 Medan 26 23,791/mi²

51 Cirebon 30 23,716/mi²

52 Bantul 10 22,582/mi²

53 Mojokerto 08 22,189/mi²

54 Sibolga 26 21,939/mi²

55 Sewon 10 21,579/mi²

56 Surabaya 08 21,210/mi²

57 Sleman 10 20,368/mi²

58 Magelang 07 19,601/mi²

59 Jepara 07 19,430/mi²

60 Sukabumi 30 19,286/mi²

61 Purwakarta 30 18,690/mi²

62 Tegal 07 18,458/mi²

63 Mataram 17 18,345/mi²

64 Pekalongan 07 18,175/mi²

65 Bandar Lampung 15 17,849/mi²

66 Pamulang 30 16,849/mi²

67 Parepare 38 16,595/mi²

68 Depok 10 16,256/mi²

69 Pontianak 11 15,826/mi²

70 Madiun 08 15,787/mi²

71 Pasuruan 08 15,588/mi²

72 Purwokerto 07 15,452/mi²

73 Denpasar 02 15,152/mi²

74 Malang 08 15,104/mi²

75 Sanur 02 14,927/mi²

76 Manokwari 39 14,865/mi²

77 Gamping Lor 10 14,691/mi²

78 Karawang 30 12,920/mi²

79 Bukittinggi 24 12,413/mi²

80 Blitar 08 11,953/mi²

81 Palembang 32 11,556/mi²

82 Semarang 07 11,457/mi²

83 Probolinggo 08 11,288/mi²

84 Kresek 30 10,985/mi²

85 Banda Aceh 01 10,765/mi²

86 Sepatan 30 10,709/mi²

87 Cikupa 30 10,378/mi²

88 Percut 26 10,276/mi²

89 Kediri 08 9,606/mi²

90 Salatiga 07 9,548/mi²

91 Legian 02 9,524/mi²

92 Bambanglipuro 10 9,315/mi²

93 Pematangsiantar 26 8,900/mi²

94 Serpong 30 8,641/mi²

95 Srandakan 10 8,609/mi²

96 Gedangan 08 8,288/mi²

97 Teluknaga 30 8,186/mi²

98 Binjai 26 8,017/mi²

99 Gorontalo 34 7,935/mi²

100 Tanjungbalai 26 7,838/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Indonesia pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Makassar leads with 5,932,821 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. Makassar has 5,932,821 people per square mile — that's roughly 9,270 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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