Most Dense in Western Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Western Visayas

1 Iloilo 15,660/mi²

2 Mansilingan 14,659/mi²

3 Bacolod City 7,242/mi²

4 Estancia 4,840/mi²

5 Pulupandan 3,081/mi²

6 Belison 1,889/mi²

7 Victorias 1,673/mi²

8 Enrique B. Magalona 1,470/mi²

9 Talisay 1,406/mi²

10 Escalante 1,304/mi²

11 Bago City 1,246/mi²

12 La Carlota 959/mi²

13 San Enrique 881/mi²

14 Himamaylan 828/mi²

15 Manapla 787/mi²

16 Kabankalan 783/mi²

17 Tinongan 753/mi²

18 Kalibo (poblacion) 699/mi²

19 San Miguel 684/mi²

20 Roxas City 617/mi²

21 Sumag 605/mi²

22 Sagay 566/mi²

23 Pavia 566/mi²

24 Pacol 552/mi²

25 Binalbagan 526/mi²

26 Sipalay 504/mi²

27 Passi 441/mi²

28 Oton 431/mi²

29 Guimbal 420/mi²

30 Tigbauan 392/mi²

31 Cadiz 374/mi²

32 Pilar 331/mi²

33 Barotac Nuevo 319/mi²

34 Binonga 316/mi²

35 Dao 314/mi²

36 Ungca 313/mi²

37 Toboso 287/mi²

38 Hinigaran 277/mi²

39 Pototan 272/mi²

40 Pandan 251/mi²

41 President Roxas 241/mi²

42 Ivisan 241/mi²

43 La Castellana 235/mi²

44 Isabela 230/mi²

45 New Washington 223/mi²

46 Trapiche 220/mi²

47 Concepcion 204/mi²

48 Janiuay 187/mi²

49 Pontevedra 181/mi²

50 Dumangas 180/mi²

51 Santa Barbara 169/mi²

52 Ualog 163/mi²

53 Dingle 163/mi²

54 Murcia 162/mi²

55 Panitan 149/mi²

56 Miagao 147/mi²

57 Cabatuan 140/mi²

58 Ajuy 128/mi²

59 Barotac Viejo 120/mi²

60 Mambusao 111/mi²

61 Antipolo 110/mi²

62 Bilao 104/mi²

63 Tabuc Pontevedra 103/mi²

64 Maao 97/mi²

65 Leon 96/mi²

66 Suay 95/mi²

67 Sibalom 94/mi²

68 Patnongon 90/mi²

69 San Pablo 85/mi²

70 Candoni 84/mi²

71 Balabag 80/mi²

72 Jordan 79/mi²

73 Sagang 78/mi²

74 Santol 78/mi²

75 Taloc 77/mi²

76 La Granja 75/mi²

77 Tortosa 75/mi²

78 Cabacungan 69/mi²

79 Asia 66/mi²

80 Ilog 62/mi²

81 Aguisan 57/mi²

82 Miranda 56/mi²

83 Gibong 55/mi²

84 Eustaquio Lopez 54/mi²

85 Salvacion 54/mi²

86 Calinog 52/mi²

87 Paraiso 51/mi²

88 Minuyan 50/mi²

89 Dos Hermanas 49/mi²

90 Calatrava 49/mi²

91 Bugang 48/mi²

92 Cabano 47/mi²

93 Payao 44/mi²

94 Cauayan 44/mi²

95 Dulangan 44/mi²

96 Manoc-Manoc 39/mi²

97 Carabalan 36/mi²

98 Codcod 35/mi²

99 Lambunao 35/mi²

100 Guiljungan 35/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Western Visayas pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Iloilo leads with 15,660 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. Iloilo has 15,660 people per square mile — that's roughly 24 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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