Most Dense in Perak

Top 51 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Perak

1 Ipoh 13,121/mi²

2 Teluk Intan 4,751/mi²

3 Taiping 3,023/mi²

4 Kuala Kangsar 497/mi²

5 Sitiawan 492/mi²

6 Bercham 484/mi²

7 Tanjong Malim 467/mi²

8 Bagan Serai 318/mi²

9 Seri Manjung 315/mi²

10 Kampung Manjoi 278/mi²

11 Kampong Dungun 185/mi²

12 Simpang Empat 166/mi²

13 Sungai Siput 161/mi²

14 Lumut 125/mi²

15 Padang Rengas 121/mi²

16 Kamunting 114/mi²

17 Lahat 99/mi²

18 Chemor 98/mi²

19 Selama 97/mi²

20 Parit 97/mi²

21 Kuala Kurau 89/mi²

22 Cangkat Jong 81/mi²

23 Parit Buntar 77/mi²

24 Kampar 74/mi²

25 Batu Kurau 70/mi²

26 Batu Gajah 64/mi²

27 Mambang Di Awan 44/mi²

28 Bagan Tiang 39/mi²

29 Sungkai 37/mi²

30 Bidur 34/mi²

31 Serdang 34/mi²

32 Hutan Melintang 33/mi²

33 Tapah Road 32/mi²

34 Ulu Kinta 32/mi²

35 Pangkor 31/mi²

36 Pantai Remis 29/mi²

37 Tanjung Piandang 24/mi²

38 Seri Iskandar 24/mi²

39 Proton City 22/mi²

40 Kampung Cangkat Jering 22/mi²

41 Beruas 16/mi²

42 Simpang 16/mi²

43 Bagan Datuk 16/mi²

44 Sungai Sumun 13/mi²

45 Gerik 12/mi²

46 Slim River 12/mi²

47 Bagan Datoh 11/mi²

48 Pusing 9/mi²

49 Keruh 6/mi²

50 Lenggong 5/mi²

51 Kampung Simpang Pulai 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Perak pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Ipoh leads with 13,121 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. Ipoh has 13,121 people per square mile — that's roughly 21 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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