Most Dense in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Top 48 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

1 Mansehra 5,351/mi²
2 Peshawar 4,059/mi²
3 Parachinar 2,203/mi²
4 Mardan 1,491/mi²
5 Tordher 1,081/mi²
6 Mingora 1,070/mi²
7 Kohat 644/mi²
8 Abbottabad 564/mi²
9 Nowshera Kalan 449/mi²
10 Swabi 436/mi²
11 Jahangira 411/mi²
12 Dera Ismail Khan 405/mi²
13 Charsadda 400/mi²
14 Topi 378/mi²
15 Shabqadar 300/mi²
16 Havelian 283/mi²
17 Pabbi 256/mi²
18 Shorkot 249/mi²
19 Saidu Sharif 249/mi²
20 Bannu 233/mi²
21 Buni 216/mi²
22 Dursh Khela 215/mi²
23 Haripur 187/mi²
24 Tangi 177/mi²
25 Nowshera 176/mi²
26 Amangarh 160/mi²
27 Timargara 150/mi²
28 Khalabat 148/mi²
29 Risalpur Cantonment 139/mi²
30 Nowshera Cantonment 139/mi²
31 Bat Khela 131/mi²
32 Malakand 131/mi²
33 Utmanzai 130/mi²
34 Hangu 121/mi²
35 Upper Dir 115/mi²
36 Battagram 103/mi²
37 Zaida 102/mi²
39 Khar 68/mi²
40 Inzari 68/mi²
41 Thal 56/mi²
42 Tank 52/mi²
43 Baffa 49/mi²
44 Batwar Salarzai 47/mi²
45 Akora Khattak 45/mi²
46 Kulachi 39/mi²
47 Doaba 28/mi²
48 Lachi 21/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Mansehra leads with 5,351 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. Mansehra has 5,351 people per square mile - that's roughly 8 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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