Most Dense in Davao Region

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Davao Region

1 Lasang 4,417/mi²
2 Maduao 4,417/mi²
3 Magugpo Poblacion 2,401/mi²
4 Corocotan 2,401/mi²
5 Panabo 2,178/mi²
6 Davao 1,960/mi²
7 Digos 1,733/mi²
8 Balutakay 1,733/mi²
9 New Visayas 1,629/mi²
10 Santo Tomas 1,629/mi²
11 Nanyo 1,624/mi²
12 Katipunan 1,624/mi²
13 Carmen 1,333/mi²
14 Tuganay 1,333/mi²
15 Hagonoy 1,330/mi²
16 Bansalan 1,064/mi²
17 Dolo 1,064/mi²
18 Samal 1,029/mi²
19 Tambo 1,029/mi²
20 San Antonio 1,029/mi²
21 Mambago 1,029/mi²
22 Limao 1,029/mi²
23 Cogon 1,029/mi²
24 Babak 1,029/mi²
25 Padada 1,002/mi²
26 Nabunturan 962/mi²
27 Linoan 962/mi²
28 La Paz 881/mi²
29 Matti 876/mi²
30 Goma 876/mi²
31 Santa Maria 872/mi²
32 Santa Cruz 848/mi²
33 Sinayawan 835/mi²
34 Ignit 835/mi²
35 Matanao 803/mi²
36 Mawab 781/mi²
37 Malinao 751/mi²
38 Libuganon 684/mi²
39 Bincoñgan 684/mi²
40 Sulop 670/mi²
41 New Baclayon 670/mi²
42 Maco 664/mi²
43 Hiju, Maco 664/mi²
44 Dumlan 664/mi²
45 Tubod 657/mi²
46 Cabayangan 657/mi²
47 Alejal 657/mi²
48 Manaloal 657/mi²
49 Anibongan 657/mi²
50 Mati 654/mi²
51 Davan 654/mi²
52 New Corella 595/mi²
53 New Bohol 595/mi²
54 Del Pilar 595/mi²
55 Sarangani 584/mi²
56 Malalag 561/mi²
57 Magsaysay 560/mi²
58 Cambanugoy 548/mi²
59 Montevista 536/mi²
60 Tapia 536/mi²
61 Pagsabangan 504/mi²
62 New Leyte 504/mi²
63 Esperanza 504/mi²
64 New Sibonga 460/mi²
65 Guihing Proper 457/mi²
66 Sigaboy 451/mi²
67 La Libertad 448/mi²
68 San Miguel 448/mi²
69 Kinamayan 448/mi²
70 Tanlad 440/mi²
71 Bulacan 440/mi²
72 Coronon 422/mi²
73 Tuban 422/mi²
74 Monkayo 410/mi²
75 Baylo 410/mi²
76 Kiblawan 357/mi²
77 La Union 332/mi²
78 Talisay 332/mi²
79 Magatos 313/mi²
80 Talomo 313/mi²
81 Buclad 313/mi²
82 Andop 293/mi²
83 San Vicente 293/mi²
84 Talagutong 291/mi²
85 Lapuan 291/mi²
86 Kalian 291/mi²
87 Managa 286/mi²
88 Kapalong 252/mi²
89 Manay 243/mi²
90 Tarragona 236/mi²
91 Lukatan 236/mi²
92 Jovellar 236/mi²
93 Taytayan 229/mi²
94 Cateel 217/mi²
95 San Rafael 217/mi²
96 San Alfonso 217/mi²
97 Malita 203/mi²
98 Pangian 203/mi²
99 Lais 203/mi²
100 Lacaron 203/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. Lasang leads with 4,417 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. Lasang has 4,417 people per square mile - that's roughly 7 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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