Most Dense in Central Luzon

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Most Dense — Central Luzon

1 Meycauayan 18,404/mi²

2 Angeles City 14,211/mi²

3 Pandi 13,504/mi²

4 Guiguinto 11,127/mi²

5 Malolos 10,389/mi²

6 Plaridel 9,652/mi²

7 San Fernando 9,608/mi²

8 Santol 8,788/mi²

9 San Jose del Monte 8,781/mi²

10 Bocaue 8,014/mi²

11 Pulilan 7,233/mi²

12 Marilao 6,391/mi²

13 Mabalacat City 5,855/mi²

14 Baliuag 5,677/mi²

15 Calumpit 5,626/mi²

16 Balagtas 5,404/mi²

17 Apalit 5,101/mi²

18 Obando 4,990/mi²

19 Cabanatuan City 4,629/mi²

20 Guyong 4,143/mi²

21 Tarlac City 3,790/mi²

22 Paombong 3,267/mi²

23 Hagonoy 3,103/mi²

24 Olongapo 3,096/mi²

25 Santa Ana 3,066/mi²

26 Bustos 2,982/mi²

27 Bulacan 2,952/mi²

28 Gapan 2,845/mi²

29 Mariveles 2,629/mi²

30 Paniqui 2,616/mi²

31 Bulaon 2,547/mi²

32 Orion 2,497/mi²

33 Concepcion 2,457/mi²

34 Angat 2,375/mi²

35 Masantol 2,216/mi²

36 Limay 2,049/mi²

37 Zaragoza 1,909/mi²

38 Samal 1,879/mi²

39 Dinalupihan 1,866/mi²

40 Magalang 1,836/mi²

41 Orani 1,791/mi²

42 Arayat 1,695/mi²

43 Balanga 1,693/mi²

44 La Paz 1,631/mi²

45 Ramos 1,599/mi²

46 San Luis 1,525/mi²

47 Muñoz 1,511/mi²

48 San Simon 1,311/mi²

49 Pilar 1,228/mi²

50 Jaen 1,203/mi²

51 Talavera 1,187/mi²

52 San Leonardo 1,180/mi²

53 Norzagaray 1,176/mi²

54 San Narciso 1,164/mi²

55 Cabiao 1,157/mi²

56 Abucay 1,154/mi²

57 Capas 1,120/mi²

58 Loma de Gato 1,054/mi²

59 Aliaga 979/mi²

60 San Ildefonso 971/mi²

61 Malanday 938/mi²

62 Lubao 925/mi²

63 Pantubig 853/mi²

64 Gerona 822/mi²

65 Castillejos 760/mi²

66 Peñaranda 749/mi²

67 San Miguel 735/mi²

68 Minalin 726/mi²

69 Quezon 697/mi²

70 Candaba 695/mi²

71 San Basilio 643/mi²

72 Anao 633/mi²

73 Bongabon 626/mi²

74 Burgos 609/mi²

75 Palayan City 606/mi²

76 Sasmuan 596/mi²

77 Mexico 588/mi²

78 Pura 579/mi²

79 Rizal 563/mi²

80 Hermosa 556/mi²

81 Bamban 555/mi²

82 San Antonio 532/mi²

83 Camiling 500/mi²

84 Iba 455/mi²

85 Pulo 444/mi²

86 Masinloc 442/mi²

87 Lourdes 437/mi²

88 Sulucan 426/mi²

89 Papaya 408/mi²

90 Santa Cruz 394/mi²

91 Pandacaqui 385/mi²

92 Culianin 378/mi²

93 Nieves 365/mi²

94 Santo Cristo 357/mi²

95 Guimba 341/mi²

96 Balucuc 320/mi²

97 Nampicuan 298/mi²

98 Subic 275/mi²

99 San Francisco 262/mi²

100 Licab 261/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Central Luzon pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Meycauayan leads with 18,404 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. Meycauayan has 18,404 people per square mile — that's roughly 29 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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