Most Dense in Cagayan Valley

Top 59 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Cagayan Valley

1 Tuguegarao 2,992/mi²

2 Alicia 1,255/mi²

3 Bayombong 918/mi²

4 Solana 789/mi²

5 Ramon 696/mi²

6 Solano 671/mi²

7 Aparri 618/mi²

8 Basco 505/mi²

9 Bambang 452/mi²

10 Ilagan 364/mi²

11 Santiago 355/mi²

12 Sanchez-Mira 343/mi²

13 Dupax Del Norte 248/mi²

14 Roxas 233/mi²

15 San Manuel 227/mi²

16 Diadi 223/mi²

17 Cabagan 152/mi²

18 Dupax del Sur 147/mi²

19 Claveria 141/mi²

20 Enrile 136/mi²

21 Quezon 129/mi²

22 Ballesteros 121/mi²

23 Gonzaga 112/mi²

24 Gamu 111/mi²

25 Piat 111/mi²

26 Nattapian 93/mi²

27 Aritao 78/mi²

28 Lasam 77/mi²

29 Bauan 64/mi²

30 Cabaritan East 61/mi²

31 Alfonso Castañeda 59/mi²

32 Atulayan 50/mi²

33 Magapit, Aguiguican 50/mi²

34 Dassun 47/mi²

35 Magapit 41/mi²

36 Santa Ana 37/mi²

37 Echague 31/mi²

38 Minante Segundo 29/mi²

39 Naguilian 28/mi²

40 Maddela 28/mi²

41 Batal 24/mi²

42 San Mariano 22/mi²

43 Aglipay 19/mi²

44 Upi 19/mi²

45 Soyung 18/mi²

46 Baggabag B 11/mi²

47 Nagtipunan 9/mi²

48 Saguday 5/mi²

49 Cabarroguis 4/mi²

50 San Mateo 3/mi²

51 Bone South 3/mi²

52 Salinungan Proper 2/mi²

53 Burgos 1/mi²

54 Reina Mercedes 1/mi²

55 Sinamar 1/mi²

56 San Jose 1/mi²

57 Masaya Sur 1/mi²

58 Jones 1/mi²

59 Muñoz East 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Cagayan Valley pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tuguegarao leads with 2,992 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. Tuguegarao has 2,992 people per square mile — that's roughly 5 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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