Most Dense in Cordillera

Top 85 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Cordillera

1 Baguio 16,596/mi²
2 La Trinidad 5,286/mi²
3 Angad 1,184/mi²
4 Calaba 1,184/mi²
5 Bangued 1,184/mi²
6 Villarosa 1,138/mi²
7 Nangalisan 798/mi²
8 Taloy 788/mi²
9 Tabaan 788/mi²
10 Tuba 788/mi²
11 Bulalacao 767/mi²
12 Mankayan 767/mi²
13 Tabio 767/mi²
14 Potia 667/mi²
15 Bauko 533/mi²
16 Tublay 528/mi²
17 San Ramon 491/mi²
18 Peñarrubia 474/mi²
19 Bayabas 460/mi²
20 Sablan 460/mi²
21 Laya 454/mi²
22 Tabuk 454/mi²
23 Bucay 451/mi²
24 San Juan 436/mi²
25 Lamut 430/mi²
26 Pilar 411/mi²
27 La Paz 392/mi²
28 Agbannawag 387/mi²
29 Lagangilang 372/mi²
30 Tayum 363/mi²
31 Dalupirip 344/mi²
32 Itogon 344/mi²
33 Conner 341/mi²
34 Ambasing 333/mi²
35 Sagada 333/mi²
36 Tadian 322/mi²
37 Kapangan 316/mi²
38 Dalipey 306/mi²
39 Ampusungan 306/mi²
40 Pidigan 296/mi²
41 Dolores 293/mi²
42 Sabangan 266/mi²
43 San Quintin 264/mi²
44 Manabo 259/mi²
45 Sadanga 242/mi²
46 Kiangan 231/mi²
47 Banaue 200/mi²
48 Bocos 200/mi²
49 Kibungan 172/mi²
50 Tacadang 172/mi²
51 Betwagan 153/mi²
52 Bontoc 153/mi²
53 Bokod 151/mi²
54 Bantay 143/mi²
55 Villaviciosa 143/mi²
56 Bakun 139/mi²
57 Paracelis 137/mi²
58 Pinukpuk 122/mi²
59 Tinglayan 122/mi²
60 Luba 112/mi²
61 Lubuagan 96/mi²
62 Besao 94/mi²
63 Tanudan 94/mi²
64 Natonin 92/mi²
65 Hungduan 89/mi²
66 Hapao 89/mi²
67 Lagayan 62/mi²
68 Gambang 48/mi²
69 Bangao 48/mi²
70 Buguias 48/mi²
71 Guinsadan 28/mi²
72 Sadsadan 28/mi²
73 Butigui 27/mi²
74 Calanasan 25/mi²
75 Loacan 21/mi²
76 Topdac 20/mi²
77 Natubleng 20/mi²
78 Atok 20/mi²
79 Liwan 18/mi²
80 Ambuclao 17/mi²
81 Kabayan 16/mi²
82 Amlimay 16/mi²
83 Baguinge 16/mi²
84 Balbalan 12/mi²
85 Monamon 5/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Cordillera pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Baguio leads with 16,596 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. Baguio has 16,596 people per square mile - that's roughly 26 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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