Most Dense in Pakistan

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Pakistan

1 Narowal 04 116,689/mi²

2 Jalalpur Jattan 04 37,108/mi²

3 Mailsi 04 33,443/mi²

4 Rahim Yar Khan 04 29,764/mi²

5 Sehwan 05 27,617/mi²

6 Gujranwala 04 27,100/mi²

7 Hala 05 26,768/mi²

8 Jandiala Sher Khan 04 25,547/mi²

9 Vihari 04 24,371/mi²

10 Jhelum 04 21,913/mi²

11 Muridke 04 21,812/mi²

12 Lala Musa 04 20,502/mi²

13 Shekhupura 04 20,422/mi²

14 Multan 04 19,650/mi²

15 Lahore 04 19,007/mi²

16 Daska Kalan 04 18,665/mi²

17 Malir Cantonment 05 18,496/mi²

18 Saddiqabad 04 16,397/mi²

19 Sargodha 04 16,306/mi²

20 Hyderabad 05 15,599/mi²

21 Quetta 02 15,284/mi²

22 Tando Jam 05 13,626/mi²

23 Lalian 04 12,957/mi²

24 Gujrat 04 12,789/mi²

25 Larkana 05 11,498/mi²

26 Jahanian 04 10,034/mi²

27 Bahawalpur 04 9,869/mi²

28 Peshawar 03 9,805/mi²

29 Dokri 05 9,610/mi²

30 Mirpur Khas 05 9,538/mi²

31 Khadro 05 8,618/mi²

32 Karachi 05 8,536/mi²

33 Faisalabad 04 7,756/mi²

34 Rabwah 04 7,551/mi²

35 Wazirabad 04 7,354/mi²

36 Zafarwal 04 7,057/mi²

37 Okara 04 6,946/mi²

38 Mirpur Bhtoro 05 5,757/mi²

39 Mansehra 03 5,150/mi²

40 Bannu 03 5,083/mi²

41 Bandhi 05 4,460/mi²

42 Mirpur Mathelo 05 4,258/mi²

43 Mamu Kanjan 04 4,134/mi²

44 Dera Ismail Khan 03 2,820/mi²

45 Chaman 02 2,686/mi²

46 Battagram 03 2,673/mi²

47 Pakistan Employees Cooperative Housing Society 05 2,546/mi²

48 Shahkot 04 1,872/mi²

49 Dera Ghazi Khan 04 1,793/mi²

50 Islamabad 08 1,720/mi²

51 Rawalpindi 04 1,645/mi²

52 Wah Cantt 04 1,514/mi²

53 Tando Allahyar 05 1,467/mi²

54 Jhang Sadr 04 1,254/mi²

55 Mardan 03 1,231/mi²

56 Hafizabad 04 1,181/mi²

57 Chiniot 04 1,174/mi²

58 Muzaffarābād 06 1,144/mi²

59 Tordher 03 1,081/mi²

60 Mingora 03 1,070/mi²

61 Bhawana 04 1,053/mi²

62 Abbottabad 03 1,047/mi²

63 Skardu 07 1,000/mi²

64 Bahawalnagar 04 877/mi²

65 Kot Malik Barkhurdar 02 855/mi²

66 Gilgit 07 840/mi²

67 Sialkot 04 783/mi²

68 Jacobabad 05 782/mi²

69 Kamoke 04 739/mi²

70 Shikarpur 05 729/mi²

71 Dadu 05 707/mi²

72 Khairpur Mir’s 05 676/mi²

73 Burewala 04 668/mi²

74 Karachi University Employees Co-operative Housing Society 05 650/mi²

75 Kohat 03 571/mi²

76 Garhi Khairo 05 540/mi²

77 Umarkot 05 502/mi²

78 Khuzdar 02 501/mi²

79 Bhakkar 04 486/mi²

80 Mianwali 04 483/mi²

81 Charsadda 03 456/mi²

82 Chishtian 04 442/mi²

83 Jaranwala 04 440/mi²

84 Tando Adam 05 438/mi²

85 Shahdad Kot 05 429/mi²

86 Ghotki 05 426/mi²

87 Ahmadpur East 04 419/mi²

88 Tando Muhammad Khan 05 411/mi²

89 Jahangira 03 411/mi²

90 Kamalia 04 411/mi²

91 Badin 05 406/mi²

92 Pakpattan 04 400/mi²

93 Dhirkot 06 393/mi²

94 Taunsa 04 387/mi²

95 Sangla Hill 04 382/mi²

96 Khushāb 04 382/mi²

97 Kot Addu 04 380/mi²

98 Chakwal 04 379/mi²

99 Topi 03 378/mi²

100 Swabi 03 369/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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