Most Dense in Sarawak

Top 51 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Sarawak

1 Kuching 2,420/mi²

2 Miri 780/mi²

3 Bintulu 477/mi²

4 Serian 182/mi²

5 Sri Aman 149/mi²

6 Bau 127/mi²

7 Limbang 120/mi²

8 Sarikei 116/mi²

9 Betong 114/mi²

10 Sibu Jaya 110/mi²

11 Kapit 104/mi²

12 Tebedu 62/mi²

13 Sibu 62/mi²

14 Maradong 50/mi²

15 Saratok 48/mi²

16 Dalat 41/mi²

17 Daro 40/mi²

18 Kota Samarahan 40/mi²

19 Pusa 36/mi²

20 Lundu 35/mi²

21 Spaoh 35/mi²

22 Niah 29/mi²

23 Kanowit 29/mi²

24 Pakan 28/mi²

25 Marudi 27/mi²

26 Siburan 27/mi²

27 Julau 23/mi²

28 Simunjan 21/mi²

29 Binatang 20/mi²

30 Matu 18/mi²

31 Roban 16/mi²

32 Lawas 15/mi²

33 Maludam 13/mi²

34 Sebuyau 12/mi²

35 Oya 12/mi²

36 Mukah 11/mi²

37 Engkilili 11/mi²

38 Selangau 11/mi²

39 Debak 10/mi²

40 Tatau 10/mi²

41 Sebauh 10/mi²

42 Beluru 9/mi²

43 Pantu 8/mi²

44 Lubok Antu 8/mi²

45 Balingian 7/mi²

46 Sematan 5/mi²

47 Song 4/mi²

48 Sundar 4/mi²

49 Nanga Medamit 3/mi²

50 Belaga 3/mi²

51 Long Lama 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Sarawak pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kuching leads with 2,420 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. Kuching has 2,420 people per square mile — that's roughly 4 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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