Most Dense in Ilocos

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Ilocos

1 Dagupan 12,163/mi²
2 Doyong 9,410/mi²
3 Bolingit 9,410/mi²
4 Tandoc 9,410/mi²
5 Pangpang 9,410/mi²
6 Calomboyan 9,410/mi²
7 Quintong 9,410/mi²
8 Mangaldan 6,056/mi²
9 Vigan 5,618/mi²
10 Caoayan 5,618/mi²
11 Calasiao 5,393/mi²
12 Malabago 4,548/mi²
13 Nagsaing 4,548/mi²
14 Lingayen 4,478/mi²
15 Anambongan 4,082/mi²
16 Basista 4,082/mi²
17 Navatat 4,082/mi²
18 Pasibi West 4,082/mi²
19 Camaley 3,975/mi²
20 Malanay 3,900/mi²
21 Santa Barbara 3,900/mi²
22 Sonquil 3,900/mi²
23 Santa Catalina 3,829/mi²
24 Lunec 3,779/mi²
25 Urdaneta 3,770/mi²
26 Sumabnit 3,678/mi²
27 Mapolopolo 3,674/mi²
28 Dumpay 3,674/mi²
29 Isla 3,572/mi²
30 Bacnar 3,572/mi²
31 Manaoag 3,547/mi²
32 Dilan 3,479/mi²
33 Amagbagan 3,479/mi²
34 Nilombot 3,413/mi²
35 Mapandan 3,301/mi²
36 Binalonan 3,079/mi²
37 Bacundao Weste 2,918/mi²
38 Loqueb Este 2,918/mi²
39 Lepa 2,918/mi²
40 Canan Norte 2,918/mi²
41 Botao 2,918/mi²
42 Talospatang 2,918/mi²
43 Don Pedro 2,918/mi²
44 Malasiqui 2,846/mi²
45 San Fabian 2,795/mi²
46 Namboongan 2,744/mi²
47 Bail 2,744/mi²
48 San Vicente 2,690/mi²
49 Rosales 2,634/mi²
50 Lobong 2,621/mi²
51 Labney 2,621/mi²
52 San Jacinto 2,621/mi²
53 Macayug 2,621/mi²
54 Palacpalac 2,377/mi²
55 Nama 2,377/mi²
56 Palguyod 2,377/mi²
57 Labayug 2,377/mi²
58 Bobonan 2,377/mi²
59 Basing 2,372/mi²
60 San Gabriel First 2,330/mi²
61 Baluyot 2,330/mi²
62 Nalsian Norte 2,330/mi²
63 Bayambang 2,330/mi²
64 Bical Norte 2,330/mi²
65 Tococ East 2,330/mi²
66 Tanolong 2,330/mi²
67 Luna 2,299/mi²
68 Tayug 2,299/mi²
69 Magallanes 2,299/mi²
70 Carriedo 2,299/mi²
71 Panganiban 2,299/mi²
72 Asingan 2,268/mi²
73 Baro 2,268/mi²
74 Bantog 2,268/mi²
75 Villasis 2,223/mi²
76 Caramutan 2,097/mi²
77 Bacag 2,097/mi²
78 Unzad 2,097/mi²
79 Tombod 2,097/mi²
80 Capulaan 2,097/mi²
81 Sanlibo 2,097/mi²
82 Rosario 2,059/mi²
83 Quinarayan 2,047/mi²
84 Lloren 2,044/mi²
85 Macalva Norte 2,044/mi²
86 Halog West 2,044/mi²
87 Fuerte 2,033/mi²
88 Olea 1,932/mi²
89 Pindangan Centro 1,932/mi²
90 Alcala 1,932/mi²
91 Villanueva 1,932/mi²
92 Buenlag 1,932/mi²
93 San Pedro Apartado 1,932/mi²
94 Binmaley 1,924/mi²
95 Naguilayan 1,924/mi²
96 Balogo 1,924/mi²
97 Canaoalan 1,924/mi²
98 Naguelguel 1,924/mi²
99 San Ildefonso 1,875/mi²
100 Ranao 1,832/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Ilocos pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dagupan leads with 12,163 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. Dagupan has 12,163 people per square mile - that's roughly 19 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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