Most Dense in Central Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Central Visayas

1 Estaca 32,600/mi²
2 Mandaue City 27,079/mi²
3 Talisay 17,143/mi²
4 Tangke 17,143/mi²
5 Dumaguete 10,953/mi²
6 Aguining 9,430/mi²
7 Minglanilla 6,156/mi²
8 Mancilang 3,955/mi²
9 Tinaan 3,955/mi²
10 Naga 3,524/mi²
11 Banilad 3,381/mi²
12 Dauis 3,220/mi²
13 Santa Fe 3,216/mi²
14 San Fernando 2,841/mi²
15 Bacong 2,821/mi²
16 Tapilon 2,669/mi²
17 Maya 2,669/mi²
18 Daanbantayan 2,669/mi²
19 Tominhao 2,669/mi²
20 Pajo 2,669/mi²
21 Lanao 2,669/mi²
22 Biton 2,669/mi²
23 Tagbilaran City 2,565/mi²
24 Bien Unido 2,484/mi²
25 Toledo 2,475/mi²
26 Tindog 2,200/mi²
27 Medellin 2,200/mi²
28 Doljo 2,112/mi²
29 Tawala 2,112/mi²
30 Panglao 2,112/mi²
31 Lapu-Lapu City 1,857/mi²
32 San Remigio 1,845/mi²
33 Mantalongon 1,841/mi²
34 Pinamungahan 1,817/mi²
35 Lut-od 1,817/mi²
36 Dumanjog 1,816/mi²
37 Cogon 1,816/mi²
38 Tubod-dugoan 1,763/mi²
39 Tapon 1,763/mi²
40 Hagnaya 1,690/mi²
41 San Francisco 1,480/mi²
42 Madridejos 1,452/mi²
43 Abucayan 1,425/mi²
44 San Isidro 1,425/mi²
45 Buagsong 1,397/mi²
46 Dapitan 1,397/mi²
47 Gabi 1,397/mi²
48 Cordova 1,397/mi²
49 Larena 1,353/mi²
50 Bogo 1,306/mi²
51 Argao 1,306/mi²
52 Casay 1,269/mi²
53 Dalaguete 1,269/mi²
54 Cawayan 1,269/mi²
55 Samboan 1,189/mi²
56 Alburquerque 1,103/mi²
57 Sibulan 1,098/mi²
58 Vallehermoso 1,085/mi²
59 Tabogon 1,075/mi²
60 Tubod 1,060/mi²
61 Sibonga 1,060/mi²
62 Clarin 1,060/mi²
63 Inabanga 1,013/mi²
64 Loon 1,002/mi²
65 Pilar 995/mi²
66 Alegria 991/mi²
67 Malbug 991/mi²
68 Ronda 961/mi²
69 Canlaon 951/mi²
70 Canmaya Diot 942/mi²
71 Sagbayan 942/mi²
72 Badian 926/mi²
73 Malway 917/mi²
74 Zamboanguita 917/mi²
75 Tudela 913/mi²
76 Siquijor 863/mi²
77 Lazi 847/mi²
78 Tanjay 820/mi²
79 Polo 820/mi²
80 Loay 807/mi²
81 La Libertad 793/mi²
82 Padre Zamora 793/mi²
83 Moalboal 788/mi²
84 Basdiot 788/mi²
85 Tuburan 788/mi²
86 Loboc 779/mi²
87 Malabuyoc 762/mi²
88 Talangnan 762/mi²
89 Candijay 756/mi²
90 Tampocon 756/mi²
91 Amdos 756/mi²
92 Ayungon 756/mi²
93 Anda 746/mi²
94 Tambalan 724/mi²
95 Tayasan 724/mi²
96 Jandayan Norte 720/mi²
97 Jetafe 720/mi²
98 Taytay 720/mi²
99 Bais 714/mi²
100 Alangilanan 714/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. Estaca leads with 32,600 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. Estaca has 32,600 people per square mile - that's roughly 51 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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