Most Dense in Pakistan

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Pakistan

1 Narowal 04 116,689/mi²
2 Sehwan 05 50,448/mi²
3 Jhang City 04 37,924/mi²
4 Mailsi 04 36,363/mi²
5 Jhelum 04 35,952/mi²
6 Jalalpur Jattan 04 35,625/mi²
7 Vihari 04 27,653/mi²
8 Hala 05 26,768/mi²
9 Jandiala Sher Khan 04 25,547/mi²
10 Bhawana 04 24,275/mi²
11 Rahim Yar Khan 04 24,204/mi²
12 Gujranwala 04 21,876/mi²
13 Muridke 04 21,682/mi²
14 Daska Kalan 04 21,556/mi²
15 Lala Musa 04 21,158/mi²
16 Saddiqabad 04 19,159/mi²
17 Malir Cantonment 05 18,496/mi²
18 Multan 04 16,951/mi²
19 Shekhupura 04 16,337/mi²
20 Lahore 04 16,263/mi²
21 Zafarwal 04 16,098/mi²
22 Larkana 05 15,493/mi²
23 Hyderabad 05 14,068/mi²
24 Tando Jam 05 13,626/mi²
25 Lalian 04 12,957/mi²
26 Sargodha 04 11,025/mi²
27 Wazirabad 04 10,957/mi²
28 Karachi 05 10,949/mi²
29 Jahanian 04 10,034/mi²
30 Quetta 02 9,775/mi²
31 Dokri 05 9,610/mi²
32 Gujrat 04 8,698/mi²
33 Khadro 05 8,618/mi²
34 Mirpur Khas 05 8,439/mi²
35 Bahawalpur 04 8,322/mi²
36 Faisalabad 04 7,756/mi²
37 Rabwah 04 7,551/mi²
38 Mirpur Mathelo 05 6,447/mi²
39 Mirpur Bhtoro 05 5,757/mi²
40 Mansehra 03 5,351/mi²
41 Bandhi 05 4,460/mi²
42 Mamu Kanjan 04 4,134/mi²
43 Peshawar 03 4,059/mi²
44 Chaman 02 3,265/mi²
45 Okara 04 3,025/mi²
46 Islamabad 08 2,901/mi²
48 Parachinar 03 2,203/mi²
49 Chak Eighty-eight -Six Right 04 1,965/mi²
50 Chak Fifty-six -Four Right 04 1,965/mi²
51 Chak Ninety-nine -Nine Left 04 1,965/mi²
52 Chak One Hundred -Nine Left 04 1,965/mi²
53 Muhammad Pur 04 1,965/mi²
54 Shahkot 04 1,872/mi²
55 Jhang Sadr 04 1,521/mi²
56 Wah Cantt 04 1,514/mi²
57 Mardan 03 1,491/mi²
58 Dera Ghazi Khan 04 1,447/mi²
59 Hafizabad 04 1,181/mi²
60 Chiniot 04 1,175/mi²
61 Chakwal 04 1,121/mi²
62 Malakwal 04 1,106/mi²
63 Malakwal City 04 1,106/mi²
64 Tordher 03 1,081/mi²
65 Mingora 03 1,070/mi²
66 Gilgit 07 1,014/mi²
67 Kotri 05 901/mi²
68 Kot Malik Barkhurdar 02 855/mi²
69 Kamoke 04 855/mi²
70 Taunsa 04 838/mi²
71 Jacobabad 05 782/mi²
72 Thatta 05 761/mi²
73 Ahmadpur East 04 707/mi²
74 Pakpattan 04 698/mi²
75 Chishtian 04 696/mi²
76 Burewala 04 668/mi²
77 Attock City 04 667/mi²
79 Kohat 03 644/mi²
80 Kot Radha Kishan 04 564/mi²
81 Abbottabad 03 564/mi²
82 Jaranwala 04 553/mi²
83 Shikarpur 05 552/mi²
84 Garhi Khairo 05 540/mi²
85 Tando Adam 05 532/mi²
86 Bahawalnagar 04 515/mi²
87 Dadu 05 514/mi²
88 Khairpur Mir’s 05 513/mi²
89 Sialkot 04 508/mi²
90 Umarkot 05 502/mi²
91 Khuzdar 02 502/mi²
92 Mianwali 04 483/mi²
93 Tando Allahyar 05 464/mi²
94 Nowshera Kalan 03 449/mi²
95 Kamalia 04 444/mi²
96 Kot Addu 04 439/mi²
97 Swabi 03 436/mi²
98 Skardu 07 435/mi²
99 Ghotki 05 426/mi²
100 Pattoki 04 417/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Pakistan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Narowal leads with 116,689 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. Narowal has 116,689 people per square mile - that's roughly 182 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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