Most Dense in Eastern Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Eastern Visayas

1 Tacloban 3,330/mi²
2 Panalanoy 2,883/mi²
3 Tunga 2,795/mi²
4 Tanauan 1,989/mi²
5 Tolosa 1,989/mi²
6 Bantiqui 1,896/mi²
7 Isabel 1,896/mi²
8 Jubasan 1,443/mi²
9 Allen 1,443/mi²
10 Anahawan 1,404/mi²
11 Bato 1,404/mi²
12 Tabonoc 1,404/mi²
13 Tabontabon 1,302/mi²
14 Bugho 1,249/mi²
15 Guindapunan 1,232/mi²
16 Carigara 1,232/mi²
17 Palompon 1,222/mi²
18 Dulag 1,187/mi²
19 Padre Burgos 1,163/mi²
20 Biri 1,157/mi²
21 Cabacuñgan 1,149/mi²
22 Liberty 1,149/mi²
23 Mayorga 1,149/mi²
24 Santo Niño 1,148/mi²
25 Doos 1,114/mi²
26 Hindang 1,114/mi²
27 Santa Fe 1,098/mi²
28 Lim-oo 1,094/mi²
29 Kananya 1,094/mi²
30 Naghalin 1,094/mi²
31 Valencia 1,094/mi²
32 Rizal 1,094/mi²
33 Zumarraga 1,079/mi²
34 Balagui 1,048/mi²
35 Bunga 1,048/mi²
36 Cabucgayan 1,048/mi²
37 Looc 1,048/mi²
38 Catbalogan 1,019/mi²
39 Alangalang 1,016/mi²
40 Ormoc 1,007/mi²
41 Ipil 1,007/mi²
42 Lao 1,007/mi²
43 Libertad 1,007/mi²
44 Liloan 1,007/mi²
45 Margen 1,007/mi²
46 Masarayao 1,007/mi²
47 Tugbong 1,007/mi²
48 San Juan 1,007/mi²
49 MacArthur 1,001/mi²
50 Palo 940/mi²
51 Baras 940/mi²
52 Pawing 940/mi²
53 Tabango 908/mi²
54 Umaganhan 908/mi²
55 Concepcion 896/mi²
56 Hilongos 896/mi²
57 Lamak 896/mi²
58 Capul 883/mi²
59 Libas 881/mi²
60 Merida 881/mi²
61 Puerto Bello 881/mi²
62 Basud 825/mi²
63 Tabing 825/mi²
64 Tagapul-an 825/mi²
65 Bontoc 814/mi²
66 Talalora 790/mi²
67 Julita 780/mi²
68 Guiuan 779/mi²
69 Tomas Oppus 778/mi²
70 Daram 774/mi²
71 Pintuyan 765/mi²
72 Malitbog 749/mi²
73 Pangdan 745/mi²
74 Jiabong 745/mi²
75 Villaba 741/mi²
76 Ginabuyan 741/mi²
77 Villareal 734/mi²
78 Bislig 727/mi²
79 Kabuynan 727/mi²
80 Saint Bernard 727/mi²
81 La Paz 705/mi²
82 Pagsanghan 703/mi²
83 Babatngon 665/mi²
84 Sogod 656/mi²
85 Palhi 647/mi²
86 Baybay 647/mi²
87 Kilim 647/mi²
88 Gabas 647/mi²
89 Hipasngo 647/mi²
90 Lavezares 646/mi²
91 Matalom 640/mi²
92 Viga 640/mi²
93 Laoang 640/mi²
94 Salvacion 640/mi²
95 Pastrana 610/mi²
96 San Policarpio 603/mi²
97 Plaridel 592/mi²
98 Inopacan 592/mi²
99 Dagami 588/mi²
100 Palaroo 581/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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