Most Dense in Zamboanga Peninsula

Top 47 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Zamboanga Peninsula

1 Dipolog 1,005/mi²

2 Pagadian 654/mi²

3 Zamboanga 602/mi²

4 Dapitan 582/mi²

5 Muricay 419/mi²

6 Margosatubig 339/mi²

7 Siocon 264/mi²

8 Talusan 258/mi²

9 Tucuran 235/mi²

10 Molave 217/mi²

11 Ipil 206/mi²

12 Labangan 177/mi²

13 Kalawit 171/mi²

14 Buug 165/mi²

15 Olutanga 163/mi²

16 Pitogo 161/mi²

17 Tabina 151/mi²

18 Tambulig 149/mi²

19 Salug 137/mi²

20 Aurora 131/mi²

21 Ponot 127/mi²

22 Manukan 121/mi²

23 Kumalarang 117/mi²

24 Malangas 93/mi²

25 Olingan 92/mi²

26 Naga 89/mi²

27 Rancheria Payau 84/mi²

28 Dumingag 57/mi²

29 Lapuyan 42/mi²

30 Sindangan 33/mi²

31 Katipunan 27/mi²

32 Recodo 25/mi²

33 Sangali 9/mi²

34 Labuan 8/mi²

35 Mahayag 7/mi²

36 Vitali 6/mi²

37 Mercedes 5/mi²

38 Titay 5/mi²

39 Manicahan 5/mi²

40 Taluksangay 4/mi²

41 Curuan 4/mi²

42 Bunguiao 4/mi²

43 Buenavista 4/mi²

44 Culianan 3/mi²

45 Talisayan 3/mi²

46 Bolong 3/mi²

47 Tigpalay 2/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Zamboanga Peninsula pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Dipolog leads with 1,005 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. Dipolog has 1,005 people per square mile — that's roughly 2 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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