Most Dense in Yangon

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Yangon

1 Sangyoung 87,861/mi²

2 Mingala Tangnyunt 43,158/mi²

3 Kyimyindine 38,991/mi²

4 Set Ka Lay 38,991/mi²

5 Hlaingthaya 29,713/mi²

6 Ahlone 25,276/mi²

7 Yangon 20,134/mi²

8 Pazundaung 18,838/mi²

9 Myenigon 18,249/mi²

10 Insein 16,860/mi²

11 Botataung 12,995/mi²

12 Mingaladon 8,564/mi²

13 Setsan 5,284/mi²

14 Thanhlyin 3,368/mi²

15 Hledan 2,331/mi²

16 Seikgyi 2,308/mi²

17 Ywar Ma West 2,090/mi²

18 Nyaung 1,893/mi²

19 Oke Kan 1,823/mi²

20 Kanaungto 1,653/mi²

21 Pawgan 1,633/mi²

22 Sinngu 1,556/mi²

23 Da Nyin Kone 1,544/mi²

24 Saw Bwar Gyi Kone 1,417/mi²

25 Thanlyin 1,329/mi²

26 Taung Thu Kone 1,317/mi²

27 Aung San 1,263/mi²

28 Myo Thit Ka 1,259/mi²

29 Shwe Lin Ban 1,240/mi²

30 Ywar Ma East 1,115/mi²

31 Kyo Kone East 1,108/mi²

32 Kan Nar Middle 1,048/mi²

33 Zee Kone 1,026/mi²

34 Ah Lel 1,002/mi²

35 Nant Thar Kone 838/mi²

36 Kyo Kone West 834/mi²

37 Thin Gan Kyun Gyi 767/mi²

38 Ywar Ma Middle 742/mi²

39 Okpo 733/mi²

40 Shwenatha 724/mi²

41 Shan Chaung 688/mi²

42 Kan Nar West 645/mi²

43 Kalagyisu 640/mi²

44 Zay Kone East 635/mi²

45 Hlaw Kar 583/mi²

46 Kasin 577/mi²

47 Peinnegon 560/mi²

48 Ah Twin Pa Dan 560/mi²

49 Pauk Kone 540/mi²

50 Myo Thit Ga 536/mi²

51 Kyan Khin Su 482/mi²

52 Pyan Lel Nay Yar Cha Htar Ye 475/mi²

53 Ah Pyin Pa Dan 463/mi²

54 Min Ga Lar Don Zay 427/mi²

55 San Chaung 419/mi²

56 Kone Ta La Paung 410/mi²

57 Kyauktan 396/mi²

58 Kyaung Kone 280/mi²

59 Nwe Khway 256/mi²

60 Pyin Ma Pin 254/mi²

61 Taw Taik 225/mi²

62 Chit Tee Kone 210/mi²

63 Taukkyan 208/mi²

64 Kanbe 188/mi²

65 Pyi Taw Thar 188/mi²

66 San Gyi Wa 177/mi²

67 Htauk Kyant Toe Cheit 164/mi²

68 Ye Su 155/mi²

69 Ananbin 152/mi²

70 Twante 150/mi²

71 Thongwa 150/mi²

72 Kayan 139/mi²

73 Ward 1 121/mi²

74 Ward 5 105/mi²

75 Taikkyi 93/mi²

76 Kungyangon 89/mi²

77 Tha Pyay Kone 84/mi²

78 Ta Dar Chaung 73/mi²

79 Pyawbwe Gyi 55/mi²

80 Hlegu 49/mi²

81 Htantabin 34/mi²

82 Tha Wun Taw 24/mi²

83 Nyaung Waing 24/mi²

84 Hpa Yar Gyi Su 20/mi²

85 Hpa Yar Gyi 20/mi²

86 Nat Sin Kone 18/mi²

87 Kyaik Tha Le 18/mi²

88 Shwe Pyauk 18/mi²

89 Kan Beit 18/mi²

90 Sar Bu Taung 17/mi²

91 Mee Pya 17/mi²

92 Zi Byu Gon 17/mi²

93 Htein Hnit Pin 17/mi²

94 Hpaung Gyi East 17/mi²

95 Ka Lok 16/mi²

96 Pya Tha Taik 16/mi²

97 Min Ga Lun 16/mi²

98 Min Kone 15/mi²

99 Dar Pein South 15/mi²

100 Kyar Inn West 14/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Yangon pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sangyoung leads with 87,861 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. Sangyoung has 87,861 people per square mile — that's roughly 137 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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