Most Dense in Kedah

Top 57 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Kedah

1 Alor Setar 3,513/mi²
2 Kota Kuala Muda 1,720/mi²
3 Sungai Petani 1,719/mi²
4 Pengkalan Kundor 685/mi²
6 Lepai 685/mi²
7 Derga 685/mi²
8 Kulim 473/mi²
9 Yan Besar 443/mi²
10 Pendang 347/mi²
11 Bandar Baharu 223/mi²
12 Jitra 201/mi²
13 Kampong Sidam 192/mi²
14 Pokok Sena 182/mi²
15 Padang Serai 160/mi²
16 Bedong 150/mi²
17 Tokai 111/mi²
18 Sungai Lalang 110/mi²
19 Guar Chempedak 90/mi²
20 Kuala Kedah 61/mi²
21 Changloon 60/mi²
22 Lunas 58/mi²
23 Kuah 56/mi²
24 Anak Bukit 52/mi²
25 Gurun 44/mi²
26 Sintok 41/mi²
27 Kampong Merbok 41/mi²
29 Kepala Batas 39/mi²
30 Padang Besar 36/mi²
32 Simpang Empat 34/mi²
33 Sik 33/mi²
34 Kampong Tajar 30/mi²
35 Gunong 29/mi²
36 Kampung Ayer Puteh 29/mi²
37 Pantai Cenang 28/mi²
38 Bagan Samak 27/mi²
39 Tikam Batu 26/mi²
40 Kampung Jerlun 24/mi²
41 Alor Merah 23/mi²
42 Kampung Pering 23/mi²
43 Kangkong 19/mi²
44 Langgar 19/mi²
45 Bukit Pinang 18/mi²
46 Padang Mat Sirat 18/mi²
47 Ayer Hangat 18/mi²
48 Sungai Kob 18/mi²
49 Kampung Naga Lilit 17/mi²
50 Tebengau 17/mi²
52 Kuala Nerang 13/mi²
53 Kampung Sok 9/mi²
54 Kampung Siong 9/mi²
56 Kampung Batu Lima 7/mi²
57 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 3,513 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 3,513 people per square mile - that's roughly 5 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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