Most Dense in Bicol Region

Top 88 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Bicol Region

1 Naga 5,363/mi²

2 Daet 4,400/mi²

3 Camaligan 3,287/mi²

4 Legaspi 3,025/mi²

5 Malilipot 2,410/mi²

6 Iriga City 2,174/mi²

7 Sorsogon 1,760/mi²

8 Polangui 1,590/mi²

9 Calabanga 1,406/mi²

10 Tabaco 1,279/mi²

11 Virac 1,277/mi²

12 Gubat 1,176/mi²

13 Magarao 876/mi²

14 Vinzons 827/mi²

15 Mercedes 801/mi²

16 Libon 800/mi²

17 Nabua 692/mi²

18 Milaor 678/mi²

19 Esperanza 673/mi²

20 Oas 638/mi²

21 Talisay 635/mi²

22 San Jose 598/mi²

23 Baao 476/mi²

24 Tigaon 448/mi²

25 Tiwi 412/mi²

26 Bato 410/mi²

27 Bulan 375/mi²

28 Irosin 358/mi²

29 Bagamanoc 337/mi²

30 Buhi 316/mi²

31 Bacacay 299/mi²

32 Goa 263/mi²

33 Pio Duran 257/mi²

34 Jose Pañganiban 256/mi²

35 Casiguran 256/mi²

36 Agupit 244/mi²

37 San Fernando 229/mi²

38 Bula 212/mi²

39 Tagas 205/mi²

40 Santa Elena 190/mi²

41 Baras 185/mi²

42 Pasacao 182/mi²

43 Libog 165/mi²

44 San Gabriel 162/mi²

45 San Jacinto 162/mi²

46 Masbate 153/mi²

47 Daraga 146/mi²

48 Pandan 110/mi²

49 Paracale 109/mi²

50 Ligao 108/mi²

51 Matnog 107/mi²

52 Cataingan 106/mi²

53 Donsol 103/mi²

54 Bigaa 101/mi²

55 Pilar 90/mi²

56 Claveria 88/mi²

57 Placer 80/mi²

58 Labo 80/mi²

59 Tinambac 76/mi²

60 Antipolo 73/mi²

61 Nato 66/mi²

62 Bangkirohan 63/mi²

63 San Pascual 62/mi²

64 Basud 52/mi²

65 Lagonoy 50/mi²

66 Sagpon 47/mi²

67 Buluang 41/mi²

68 Sipocot 36/mi²

69 Balete 28/mi²

70 Caranan 28/mi²

71 Milagros 28/mi²

72 Calatagan 25/mi²

73 Rizal 24/mi²

74 Cumadcad 22/mi²

75 Bonga 22/mi²

76 Batobalane 21/mi²

77 Baligang 19/mi²

78 Santa Justina 18/mi²

79 Calolbon 18/mi²

80 Mambulo 17/mi²

81 Santo Domingo 16/mi²

82 Bacon 16/mi²

83 Bulusan 3/mi²

84 Pantao 3/mi²

85 Tulay na Lupa 2/mi²

86 Ragay 2/mi²

87 Liboro 1/mi²

88 Puro 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bicol Region pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Naga leads with 5,363 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. Naga has 5,363 people per square mile — that's roughly 8 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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