Most Dense in Johor

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Most Dense — Johor

1 Johor Jaya 75,862/mi²

2 Rengit 35,294/mi²

3 Kota Tinggi 8,040/mi²

4 Johor Bahru 5,955/mi²

5 Pelentong 5,598/mi²

6 Pasir Gudang 3,851/mi²

7 Iskandar Puteri 3,685/mi²

8 Mukim Pulai 3,235/mi²

9 Bandar Penawar 2,252/mi²

10 Kampung Larkin Lama 1,571/mi²

11 Kampung Kangkar Teberau 1,295/mi²

12 Skudai 1,022/mi²

13 Kluang 1,017/mi²

14 Muar 989/mi²

15 Bandar Seri Alam 691/mi²

16 Perling 648/mi²

17 Kampung Pasir Gudang Baru 457/mi²

18 Masai 445/mi²

19 Yong Peng 445/mi²

20 Gelang Patah 412/mi²

21 Bukit Indah 384/mi²

22 Batu Pahat 321/mi²

23 Parit Sulung 259/mi²

24 Ulu Tiram 237/mi²

25 Taman Senai 230/mi²

26 Segamat 219/mi²

27 Kulai 200/mi²

28 Kempas 195/mi²

29 Taman Universiti 192/mi²

30 Setia Tropika 189/mi²

31 Chaah 167/mi²

32 Kampung Jelutong Tengah 158/mi²

33 Taman Permas Jaya 141/mi²

34 Labis 134/mi²

35 Pontian Besar 128/mi²

36 Horizon Hills 120/mi²

37 Pagoh 113/mi²

38 Taman Pelangi 101/mi²

39 Bakri 95/mi²

40 Taman Scientex 94/mi²

41 Bukit Gambir 82/mi²

42 Pekan Nenas 73/mi²

43 Tangkak 72/mi²

44 Kampung Sedenak 71/mi²

45 Batu Anam 69/mi²

46 Gerisek 68/mi²

47 Bandar Putra Kulai 62/mi²

48 Kampung Minyak Beku 61/mi²

49 Simpang Renggam 52/mi²

50 Kelapa Sawit 42/mi²

51 Buloh Kasap 41/mi²

52 Tongkang Pechah 41/mi²

53 Parit Jawa 31/mi²

54 Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Sungai Benut 28/mi²

55 Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Benut Tiga 28/mi²

56 Kawasan Penempatan Ulu Benut Lima 28/mi²

57 Kampung Bagan 27/mi²

58 Kampung Selang 24/mi²

59 Parit Raja 20/mi²

60 Niyor 19/mi²

61 Kampung Simpang Renggam 15/mi²

62 Pekan Serkat 14/mi²

63 Kampung Batu Empat 13/mi²

64 Layang Layang 12/mi²

65 Paloh 11/mi²

66 Pengerang 9/mi²

67 Bandar Tenggara 9/mi²

68 Mersing 9/mi²

69 Ayer Hitam 8/mi²

70 FELDA Maokil 7/mi²

71 Chaah Bahru 6/mi²

72 Padang Endau 6/mi²

73 Felda Gugusan Adela 4/mi²

74 Kemajuan Tanah Lok Heng Barat 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Johor pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Johor Jaya leads with 75,862 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. Johor Jaya has 75,862 people per square mile — that's roughly 119 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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