Most Dense in Ilocos

Top 82 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Ilocos

1 Dagupan 11,919/mi²

2 Calasiao 5,393/mi²

3 Vigan 5,005/mi²

4 Mangaldan 4,747/mi²

5 Urdaneta 3,770/mi²

6 Manaoag 2,737/mi²

7 Rosales 2,634/mi²

8 Lingayen 2,335/mi²

9 Bayambang 2,330/mi²

10 Villasis 2,223/mi²

11 Bantay 1,254/mi²

12 Mapandan 964/mi²

13 Binmaley 962/mi²

14 Bauang 735/mi²

15 Nilombot 679/mi²

16 Santa Barbara 652/mi²

17 San Jacinto 617/mi²

18 Tagudin 613/mi²

19 Tayug 587/mi²

20 Dumpay 526/mi²

21 San Fernando 476/mi²

22 Binalonan 443/mi²

23 San Vicente 442/mi²

24 Urbiztondo 403/mi²

25 Lloren 372/mi²

26 Laoag 371/mi²

27 Salcedo 356/mi²

28 Alcala 347/mi²

29 Asingan 345/mi²

30 Nagsaing 338/mi²

31 Carmen 319/mi²

32 Quirino 300/mi²

33 Sison 293/mi²

34 Candon 282/mi²

35 San Ildefonso 278/mi²

36 Aringay 258/mi²

37 Galimuyod 257/mi²

38 Nagbukel 242/mi²

39 San Emilio 239/mi²

40 Suyo 229/mi²

41 Puelay 221/mi²

42 San Esteban 216/mi²

43 Caramutan 210/mi²

44 Banayoyo 199/mi²

45 Batac City 188/mi²

46 Aguilar 186/mi²

47 Lepa 179/mi²

48 Bacag 177/mi²

49 Alaminos 165/mi²

50 Alilem 162/mi²

51 Bugallon 137/mi²

52 Catablan 133/mi²

53 Bangar 129/mi²

54 Agoo 126/mi²

55 Loqueb Este 124/mi²

56 Payocpoc Sur 124/mi²

57 San Nicolas 113/mi²

58 Natividad 112/mi²

59 Sual 105/mi²

60 Mangatarem 101/mi²

61 Tamayo 99/mi²

62 Subusub 70/mi²

63 Magtaking 68/mi²

64 Paringao 62/mi²

65 Rimus 56/mi²

66 Dorongan Punta 34/mi²

67 Bacarra 32/mi²

68 Dingras 23/mi²

69 Sarrat 19/mi²

70 Pasuquin 19/mi²

71 Vintar 17/mi²

72 Zaragoza 16/mi²

73 Santa Maria 12/mi²

74 Guiset East 6/mi²

75 Domalanoan 4/mi²

76 Nibaliw Central 4/mi²

77 Cabugao 3/mi²

78 Bulog 3/mi²

79 Carusucan 2/mi²

80 Minien East 2/mi²

81 Macalong 2/mi²

82 Domampot 1/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 11,919 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 11,919 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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