Most Dense in Central Luzon

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Central Luzon

1 Marilao 20,223/mi²
2 Meycauayan 18,404/mi²
3 San Jose del Monte 16,827/mi²
4 Manatal 16,588/mi²
5 San Fernando 14,437/mi²
6 Magliman 14,437/mi²
7 Santol 14,211/mi²
8 Balibago 14,211/mi²
9 Angeles City 14,211/mi²
10 Calibutbut 14,211/mi²
11 Pandi 13,504/mi²
12 Pulong Gubat 12,046/mi²
13 Bocaue 12,003/mi²
14 Balas 11,673/mi²
15 Guiguinto 11,127/mi²
16 Malolos 10,389/mi²
17 Plaridel 9,652/mi²
18 Mabalacat City 9,545/mi²
19 Culianin 8,710/mi²
20 San Felipe Old 7,692/mi²
21 Bulualto 7,411/mi²
22 Guagua 7,342/mi²
23 Baliuag 7,289/mi²
24 Balagtas 7,247/mi²
25 Pulilan 7,233/mi²
26 Acli 6,510/mi²
27 Culubasa 6,510/mi²
28 Bularit 6,302/mi²
29 Amacalan 6,302/mi²
30 Bulihan 6,047/mi²
31 Bagong Barrio 5,696/mi²
32 Calumpit 5,626/mi²
33 Nieves 5,487/mi²
34 Apalit 5,101/mi²
35 Obando 5,085/mi²
36 Cabanatuan City 4,629/mi²
37 Bakulong 4,601/mi²
38 Laug 4,591/mi²
39 San Manuel 4,400/mi²
40 Sinait 4,400/mi²
41 San Pascual 4,400/mi²
42 Cut-cut Primero 4,400/mi²
43 Camachile 4,342/mi²
44 Balucuc 4,206/mi²
45 Guyong 4,143/mi²
46 Santa Ana 4,124/mi²
47 Bangad 4,124/mi²
48 Tarlac City 3,790/mi²
49 Tariji 3,790/mi²
50 Subic Bay Freeport Zone 3,709/mi²
51 Olongapo 3,709/mi²
52 Mangga 3,689/mi²
53 Maquiapo 3,636/mi²
54 Pulungmasle 3,636/mi²
55 San Roque 3,563/mi²
56 Tal I Mun Doc 3,563/mi²
57 Buensuseso 3,563/mi²
58 Magalang 3,563/mi²
59 San Anton 3,552/mi²
60 Tikiw 3,502/mi²
61 Calaba 3,502/mi²
62 San Benito 3,477/mi²
63 Dinalupihan 3,477/mi²
64 Hagonoy 3,433/mi²
65 San Basilio 3,395/mi²
66 Paombong 3,267/mi²
67 Pilar 3,244/mi²
68 Lubao 3,165/mi²
69 San Carlos 3,076/mi²
70 Masantol 3,071/mi²
71 Bustos 2,982/mi²
72 San Simon 2,969/mi²
73 Bulacan 2,952/mi²
74 San Luis 2,948/mi²
75 Tabacao 2,917/mi²
76 Orani 2,911/mi²
77 Arayat 2,907/mi²
78 Gapan 2,845/mi²
79 Liciada 2,820/mi²
80 Bunol 2,790/mi²
81 Minalin 2,689/mi²
82 Upig 2,675/mi²
83 Diliman Primero 2,675/mi²
84 Mariveles 2,629/mi²
85 Paniqui 2,616/mi²
86 Cabayaoasan 2,616/mi²
87 Bulaon 2,547/mi²
88 Jaen 2,542/mi²
89 Ramos 2,527/mi²
90 Mexico 2,526/mi²
91 San Patricio 2,526/mi²
92 San Fabian 2,526/mi²
93 Buliran 2,526/mi²
94 Talavera 2,526/mi²
95 Orion 2,497/mi²
96 Santo Niño 2,457/mi²
97 Mabilog 2,457/mi²
98 Balutu 2,457/mi²
99 Cafe 2,457/mi²
100 Concepcion 2,457/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. Marilao leads with 20,223 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. Marilao has 20,223 people per square mile - that's roughly 32 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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