Most Dense in Kedah

Top 60 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Kedah

1 Alor Setar 6,763/mi²

2 Kota Kuala Muda 1,720/mi²

3 Sungai Petani 1,719/mi²

4 Kulim 539/mi²

5 Yan Besar 443/mi²

6 Pendang 347/mi²

7 Bandar Baharu 223/mi²

8 Jitra 201/mi²

9 Kampong Sidam 192/mi²

10 Pokok Sena 182/mi²

11 Padang Serai 160/mi²

12 Bedong 150/mi²

13 Kampung Alor Mengkudu 121/mi²

14 Tokai 111/mi²

15 Sungai Lalang 110/mi²

16 Guar Chempedak 90/mi²

17 Kuala Kedah 61/mi²

18 Changloon 60/mi²

19 Lunas 58/mi²

20 Kuah 56/mi²

21 Anak Bukit 52/mi²

22 Gurun 44/mi²

23 Sintok 41/mi²

24 Bandar Laguna Merbok 41/mi²

25 Kampong Merbok 41/mi²

26 Kepala Batas 39/mi²

27 Padang Besar 36/mi²

28 Kampung Baru Ulu Melaka 35/mi²

29 Simpang Empat 34/mi²

30 Sik 33/mi²

31 Kampong Tajar 30/mi²

32 Gunong 29/mi²

33 Kampung Ayer Puteh 29/mi²

34 Pantai Cenang 28/mi²

35 Bagan Samak 27/mi²

36 Tikam Batu 26/mi²

37 Kampung Jerlun 24/mi²

38 Alor Merah 23/mi²

39 Kampung Pering 23/mi²

40 Kangkong 19/mi²

41 Langgar 19/mi²

42 Bukit Pinang 18/mi²

43 Ayer Hangat 18/mi²

44 Padang Mat Sirat 18/mi²

45 Sungai Kob 18/mi²

46 Kuala Ketil 18/mi²

47 Pulai 18/mi²

48 Kampung Kupang 18/mi²

49 Kampung Naga Lilit 17/mi²

50 Tebengau 17/mi²

51 Teloi Kanan 17/mi²

52 Pengkalan Kundor 17/mi²

53 Kampung Padang Lalang 16/mi²

54 Kuala Nerang 13/mi²

55 Kampong Bakai 12/mi²

56 Kampung Sok 9/mi²

57 Kampung Siong 9/mi²

58 Kampung Tawar Besar 8/mi²

59 Kampung Batu Lima 7/mi²

60 Kampung Pulai 6/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Kedah pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Alor Setar leads with 6,763 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. Alor Setar has 6,763 people per square mile — that's roughly 11 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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