Most Dense in Eastern Visayas

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Most Dense — Eastern Visayas

1 Tacloban 3,330/mi²

2 Panalanoy 2,102/mi²

3 Zumarraga 1,094/mi²

4 Catbalogan 1,019/mi²

5 Ormoc 1,007/mi²

6 Almagro 752/mi²

7 Pagsanghan 693/mi²

8 Inopacan 586/mi²

9 Tanauan 547/mi²

10 Catarman 545/mi²

11 Burauen 533/mi²

12 Maripipi 533/mi²

13 Pintuyan 413/mi²

14 Allen 408/mi²

15 San Ricardo 392/mi²

16 Borongan 389/mi²

17 Carigara 384/mi²

18 Bato 356/mi²

19 Isabel 348/mi²

20 Rosario 254/mi²

21 Palompon 248/mi²

22 Dulag 238/mi²

23 Padre Burgos 236/mi²

24 Culaba 220/mi²

25 Gamay 205/mi²

26 Palo 205/mi²

27 Calbayog City 200/mi²

28 Laoang 175/mi²

29 Pambujan 171/mi²

30 Guiuan 163/mi²

31 Tabango 156/mi²

32 Babatngon 140/mi²

33 Giporlos 140/mi²

34 Alangalang 139/mi²

35 Kananya 137/mi²

36 Oras 124/mi²

37 San Antonio 124/mi²

38 Tagapul-an 124/mi²

39 Palapag 120/mi²

40 Capoocan 118/mi²

41 Sogod 112/mi²

42 Leyte 103/mi²

43 Baybay 100/mi²

44 Jaro 99/mi²

45 Hilongos 98/mi²

46 Dolores 78/mi²

47 Arteche 77/mi²

48 Balangiga 76/mi²

49 Barugo 70/mi²

50 Matlang 67/mi²

51 Abuyog 59/mi²

52 Maasin 58/mi²

53 Can-Avid 53/mi²

54 Balogo 52/mi²

55 Mondragon 47/mi²

56 Llorente 41/mi²

57 Basey 40/mi²

58 Maydolong 36/mi²

59 Kampokpok 29/mi²

60 San Policarpio 18/mi²

61 Naval 15/mi²

62 Caibiran 8/mi²

63 Alegria 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Eastern Visayas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Tacloban leads with 3,330 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. Tacloban has 3,330 people per square mile — that's roughly 5 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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