Most Dense in Central Visayas

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Most Dense — Central Visayas

1 Mandaue City 24,615/mi²

2 Dumaguete 8,747/mi²

3 Talisay 8,652/mi²

4 Bantayan 8,070/mi²

5 Cebu City 7,153/mi²

6 Naga 3,524/mi²

7 Daanbantayan 2,669/mi²

8 Toledo 2,475/mi²

9 Minglanilla 2,450/mi²

10 Tagbilaran City 2,089/mi²

11 Lapu-Lapu City 1,856/mi²

12 Madridejos 1,804/mi²

13 Mantalongon 1,715/mi²

14 Sibonga 1,060/mi²

15 Inabanga 1,000/mi²

16 San Fernando 885/mi²

17 Tanjay 820/mi²

18 Loboc 733/mi²

19 Jetafe 720/mi²

20 Bais 713/mi²

21 Canlaon 680/mi²

22 Lipayran 629/mi²

23 Cordova 561/mi²

24 Patao 554/mi²

25 Enrique Villanueva 553/mi²

26 Tinaan 550/mi²

27 Pinamungahan 547/mi²

28 Lila 514/mi²

29 Sevilla 513/mi²

30 Bien Unido 501/mi²

31 Jagna 501/mi²

32 Bayawan 470/mi²

33 Sibulan 446/mi²

34 Medellin 416/mi²

35 San Isidro 394/mi²

36 Panglao 347/mi²

37 Pilar 339/mi²

38 Bacong 327/mi²

39 Siquijor 293/mi²

40 Tudela 282/mi²

41 Vallehermoso 260/mi²

42 Danao 224/mi²

43 Tapilon 219/mi²

44 San Francisco 218/mi²

45 Loon 217/mi²

46 Maya 213/mi²

47 Cogan 192/mi²

48 Zamboanguita 186/mi²

49 Apas 167/mi²

50 Liloan 157/mi²

51 Consolacion 155/mi²

52 Tapon 154/mi²

53 Guihulñgan 153/mi²

54 Pamplona 151/mi²

55 Bogo 151/mi²

56 Mabini 149/mi²

57 Sikatuna 143/mi²

58 Moalboal 142/mi²

59 Dalaguete 136/mi²

60 Santa Catalina 131/mi²

61 Carcar 130/mi²

62 La Libertad 105/mi²

63 Argao 102/mi²

64 Obong 93/mi²

65 Carmen 89/mi²

66 Balamban 71/mi²

67 Compostela 60/mi²

68 Mayabon 57/mi²

69 Siaton 57/mi²

70 Talibon 53/mi²

71 Mabinay 45/mi²

72 Ocaña 44/mi²

73 Guadalupe 35/mi²

74 Perrelos 35/mi²

75 Buanoy 35/mi²

76 Novallas 32/mi²

77 Jaclupan 31/mi²

78 Manalongon 27/mi²

79 Tutay 25/mi²

80 Catmon 25/mi²

81 Tayud 25/mi²

82 Asturias 25/mi²

83 Barili 24/mi²

84 Can-asujan 22/mi²

85 Malaiba 22/mi²

86 Inayagan 21/mi²

87 Nangka 21/mi²

88 Cayang 20/mi²

89 Bonbon 20/mi²

90 Lunas 19/mi²

91 Kauit 18/mi²

92 Anonang 18/mi²

93 Bonawon 18/mi²

94 Langtad 18/mi²

95 Tajao 17/mi²

96 Nailong 17/mi²

97 Hibaiyo 17/mi²

98 Esperanza 16/mi²

99 Valencia 16/mi²

100 Maninihon 16/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Central Visayas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mandaue City leads with 24,615 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. Mandaue City has 24,615 people per square mile — that's roughly 38 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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