Most Dense in Davao Region

Top 70 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Davao Region

1 Panabo 2,178/mi²

2 Davao 1,960/mi²

3 Magugpo Poblacion 1,866/mi²

4 Digos 1,048/mi²

5 Maco 664/mi²

6 Magsaysay 560/mi²

7 Mati 466/mi²

8 Monkayo 410/mi²

9 Samal 374/mi²

10 Padada 357/mi²

11 Bansalan 351/mi²

12 Santa Maria 248/mi²

13 Malita 203/mi²

14 New Corella 203/mi²

15 Lupon 201/mi²

16 Sarangani 199/mi²

17 Nabunturan 187/mi²

18 New Visayas 183/mi²

19 Guihing Proper 177/mi²

20 Lasang 174/mi²

21 Hagonoy 168/mi²

22 Carmen 153/mi²

23 Cabayangan 127/mi²

24 Manay 126/mi²

25 Montevista 117/mi²

26 Sulop 110/mi²

27 Biao 99/mi²

28 Matanao 92/mi²

29 Malalag 86/mi²

30 Corocotan 72/mi²

31 Baracatan 69/mi²

32 La Libertad 66/mi²

33 Alejal 62/mi²

34 Tubod 60/mi²

35 Cambanugoy 58/mi²

36 Sigaboy 57/mi²

37 Santo Niño 52/mi²

38 Talagutong 51/mi²

39 Batobato 51/mi²

40 Bato 47/mi²

41 Astorga 43/mi²

42 Tamugan 37/mi²

43 Sibulan 36/mi²

44 Taytayan 35/mi²

45 Wañgan 32/mi²

46 Andop 32/mi²

47 Cateel 31/mi²

48 Magatos 29/mi²

49 Baganga 28/mi²

50 Coronon 28/mi²

51 La Union 27/mi²

52 Tamayong 24/mi²

53 Simod 23/mi²

54 Compostela 22/mi²

55 Inawayan 22/mi²

56 Sirib 21/mi²

57 Tuban 21/mi²

58 Basiawan 19/mi²

59 San Ignacio 18/mi²

60 Tibanbang 16/mi²

61 Sampao 16/mi²

62 Gupitan 15/mi²

63 Caburan 15/mi²

64 San Mariano 10/mi²

65 Kinablangan 7/mi²

66 Cabinuangan 6/mi²

67 Magnaga 4/mi²

68 Cuambog 3/mi²

69 Manat 3/mi²

70 Pandasan 3/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Davao Region pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Panabo leads with 2,178 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. Panabo has 2,178 people per square mile — that's roughly 3 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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