Most Dense in Northern Mindanao

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Most Dense — Northern Mindanao

1 Cagayan de Oro 4,653/mi²

2 Ozamiz City 1,419/mi²

3 Iligan 1,091/mi²

4 Oroquieta 777/mi²

5 Manolo Fortich 739/mi²

6 Lugait 695/mi²

7 Don Carlos 688/mi²

8 Tagoloan 669/mi²

9 Maramag 636/mi²

10 Gingoog 633/mi²

11 NIA Valencia 632/mi²

12 Managok 554/mi²

13 Jasaan 553/mi²

14 Tubod 529/mi²

15 Binuangan 490/mi²

16 Quezon 473/mi²

17 Villanueva 394/mi²

18 Tangub 364/mi²

19 Kauswagan 294/mi²

20 Mambajao 293/mi²

21 Lagonglong 280/mi²

22 Mariano 255/mi²

23 Linamon 232/mi²

24 Initao 231/mi²

25 Balingoan 220/mi²

26 Mamungan 219/mi²

27 Jimenez 212/mi²

28 Salay 179/mi²

29 Balingasag 171/mi²

30 El Salvador 169/mi²

31 Calamba 167/mi²

32 Medina 161/mi²

33 Maigo 154/mi²

34 Kalilangan 149/mi²

35 Damulog 139/mi²

36 Bacolod 138/mi²

37 Mantampay 137/mi²

38 Bugo 113/mi²

39 Kadingilan 106/mi²

40 Malaybalay 104/mi²

41 Kapatagan 103/mi²

42 Nunungan 103/mi²

43 Impasugong 101/mi²

44 Dologon 75/mi²

45 Barra 73/mi²

46 Sumilao 70/mi²

47 Kisolon 70/mi²

48 Sultan Naga Dimaporo 67/mi²

49 Cabanglasan 58/mi²

50 Imelda 57/mi²

51 Lurugan 46/mi²

52 Kibawe 43/mi²

53 Kibangay 41/mi²

54 San Luis 41/mi²

55 Libona 40/mi²

56 Halapitan 37/mi²

57 Agusan 36/mi²

58 Claveria 35/mi²

59 Igpit 34/mi²

60 Lunao 33/mi²

61 Lantapan 32/mi²

62 Damilag 30/mi²

63 Salawagan 29/mi²

64 Boroon 29/mi²

65 San Jose 29/mi²

66 Langcangan 28/mi²

67 Dalipuga 26/mi²

68 Molugan 26/mi²

69 Casisang 23/mi²

70 Lumbia 19/mi²

71 Talakag 19/mi²

72 Moog 17/mi²

73 Dagumba-an 16/mi²

74 Mailag 15/mi²

75 Alae 14/mi²

76 Sumpong 12/mi²

77 San Miguel 12/mi²

78 Calabugao 11/mi²

79 Linabo 10/mi²

80 Aglayan 10/mi²

81 Maranding 7/mi²

82 Clarin 6/mi²

83 Maria Cristina 3/mi²

84 Manticao 2/mi²

85 Santa Ana 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Northern Mindanao pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Cagayan de Oro leads with 4,653 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. Cagayan de Oro has 4,653 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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