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Most Dense — Philippines

1 Caloocan NCR 2,039,220/mi²

2 Calamba 40 653,461/mi²

3 Santa Cruz NCR 384,045/mi²

4 Dasmariñas 40 233,797/mi²

5 Binondo NCR 204,910/mi²

6 Manila NCR 165,975/mi²

7 Mandaluyong City NCR 129,778/mi²

8 Bagong Silang NCR 107,707/mi²

9 Quiapo NCR 97,685/mi²

10 Mandaluyong NCR 95,291/mi²

11 Las Piñas NCR 84,903/mi²

12 Makati City NCR 72,704/mi²

13 Navotas NCR 72,308/mi²

14 Batangas 40 72,149/mi²

15 Taguig NCR 71,676/mi²

16 Port Area NCR 67,855/mi²

17 Paco NCR 62,865/mi²

18 Paranaque City NCR 60,834/mi²

19 San Juan NCR 58,397/mi²

20 Marikina City NCR 56,718/mi²

21 Bagong Pagasa NCR 47,402/mi²

22 Quezon City NCR 46,520/mi²

23 Pasig City NCR 45,593/mi²

24 Pasay NCR 41,077/mi²

25 San Pedro 40 37,564/mi²

26 Valenzuela NCR 35,705/mi²

27 Mandaue City 07 24,615/mi²

28 Imus 40 23,487/mi²

29 Commonwealth NCR 23,172/mi²

30 Cainta 40 21,022/mi²

31 Budta 14 20,748/mi²

32 Meycauayan 03 18,404/mi²

33 Biñan 40 17,857/mi²

34 Iloilo 06 15,660/mi²

35 Mansilingan 06 14,659/mi²

36 Angeles City 03 14,211/mi²

37 Pandi 03 13,504/mi²

38 Angono 40 13,337/mi²

39 Baguio 15 12,284/mi²

40 Dagupan 01 11,919/mi²

41 Malabon NCR 11,856/mi²

42 Taytay 40 11,614/mi²

43 Bagong Silangan NCR 11,518/mi²

44 Guiguinto 03 11,127/mi²

45 Malolos 03 10,389/mi²

46 Santa Rosa 40 10,234/mi²

47 Bacoor 40 9,963/mi²

48 Carmona 40 9,785/mi²

49 Plaridel 03 9,652/mi²

50 San Fernando 03 9,608/mi²

51 Santol 03 8,788/mi²

52 San Jose del Monte 03 8,781/mi²

53 Dumaguete 07 8,747/mi²

54 Talisay 07 8,652/mi²

55 Binangonan 40 8,559/mi²

56 Bantayan 07 8,070/mi²

57 Bocaue 03 8,014/mi²

58 Antipolo 40 7,731/mi²

59 Marawi City 14 7,692/mi²

60 Kawit 40 7,540/mi²

61 Lucena 40 7,386/mi²

62 Noveleta 40 7,283/mi²

63 Bacolod City 06 7,242/mi²

64 Pulilan 03 7,233/mi²

65 Cebu City 07 7,153/mi²

66 Mariana 40 6,399/mi²

67 Marilao 03 6,391/mi²

68 San Mateo 40 6,315/mi²

69 Tunasan 40 6,017/mi²

70 Mabalacat City 03 5,855/mi²

71 Banco Filipino Homes NCR 5,704/mi²

72 Baliuag 03 5,677/mi²

73 Calumpit 03 5,626/mi²

74 Los Baños 40 5,592/mi²

75 Bagong Barrio NCR 5,446/mi²

76 Balagtas 03 5,404/mi²

77 Calasiao 01 5,393/mi²

78 Naga 05 5,363/mi²

79 La Trinidad 15 5,286/mi²

80 Apalit 03 5,101/mi²

81 Bel Air NCR 5,064/mi²

82 Vigan 01 5,005/mi²

83 Obando 03 4,990/mi²

84 Estancia 06 4,840/mi²

85 Teresa 40 4,828/mi²

86 Mangaldan 01 4,747/mi²

87 Cardona 40 4,668/mi²

88 Cagayan de Oro 10 4,653/mi²

89 Cabanatuan City 03 4,629/mi²

90 Santa Cruz 40 4,582/mi²

91 Daet 05 4,400/mi²

92 Del Monte 40 4,379/mi²

93 Guyong 03 4,143/mi²

94 Pateros NCR 4,035/mi²

95 San Pablo 40 3,935/mi²

96 Calumpang NCR 3,891/mi²

97 General Santos 12 3,795/mi²

98 Tarlac City 03 3,790/mi²

99 Urdaneta 01 3,770/mi²

100 Calauan 40 3,551/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Philippines pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Caloocan leads with 2,039,220 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. Caloocan has 2,039,220 people per square mile — that's roughly 3,186 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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