Most Dense in Punjab

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Most Dense — Punjab

1 Narowal 116,689/mi²

2 Jalalpur Jattan 37,108/mi²

3 Mailsi 33,443/mi²

4 Rahim Yar Khan 29,764/mi²

5 Gujranwala 27,100/mi²

6 Jandiala Sher Khan 25,547/mi²

7 Vihari 24,371/mi²

8 Jhelum 21,913/mi²

9 Muridke 21,812/mi²

10 Lala Musa 20,502/mi²

11 Shekhupura 20,422/mi²

12 Multan 19,650/mi²

13 Lahore 19,007/mi²

14 Daska Kalan 18,665/mi²

15 Saddiqabad 16,397/mi²

16 Sargodha 16,306/mi²

17 Lalian 12,957/mi²

18 Gujrat 12,789/mi²

19 Jahanian 10,034/mi²

20 Bahawalpur 9,869/mi²

21 Faisalabad 7,756/mi²

22 Rabwah 7,551/mi²

23 Wazirabad 7,354/mi²

24 Zafarwal 7,057/mi²

25 Okara 6,946/mi²

26 Mamu Kanjan 4,134/mi²

27 Shahkot 1,872/mi²

28 Dera Ghazi Khan 1,793/mi²

29 Rawalpindi 1,645/mi²

30 Wah Cantt 1,514/mi²

31 Jhang Sadr 1,254/mi²

32 Hafizabad 1,181/mi²

33 Chiniot 1,174/mi²

34 Bhawana 1,053/mi²

35 Bahawalnagar 877/mi²

36 Sialkot 783/mi²

37 Kamoke 739/mi²

38 Burewala 668/mi²

39 Bhakkar 486/mi²

40 Mianwali 483/mi²

41 Chishtian 442/mi²

42 Jaranwala 440/mi²

43 Ahmadpur East 419/mi²

44 Kamalia 411/mi²

45 Pakpattan 400/mi²

46 Taunsa 387/mi²

47 Sangla Hill 382/mi²

48 Khushāb 382/mi²

49 Kot Addu 380/mi²

50 Chakwal 379/mi²

51 Model Town 368/mi²

52 Kasur 331/mi²

53 Gojra 325/mi²

54 Attock City 323/mi²

55 Hasilpur 318/mi²

56 Arifwala 318/mi²

57 Chichawatni 302/mi²

58 Alahabad 293/mi²

59 Bhalwal 278/mi²

60 Lodhran 273/mi²

61 Dipalpur 272/mi²

62 Phool Nagar 262/mi²

63 Pattoki 258/mi²

64 Chuhar Kana 256/mi²

65 Kot Radha Kishan 254/mi²

66 Shujaabad 239/mi²

67 Shakargarh 239/mi²

68 Sambrial 234/mi²

69 Hujra Shah Muqim 225/mi²

70 Kahror Pakka 216/mi²

71 Chunian 210/mi²

72 Sharifabad 205/mi²

73 Pasrur 198/mi²

74 Kamra 194/mi²

75 Qabula 191/mi²

76 Hadali 185/mi²

77 Rajanpur 182/mi²

78 Jauharabad 173/mi²

79 Kahna Nau 169/mi²

80 Talagang 168/mi²

81 Mustafabad 167/mi²

82 Chak Thirty-one -Eleven Left 166/mi²

83 Mian Channun 166/mi²

84 Sharqpur Sharif 166/mi²

85 Sarai Alamgir 159/mi²

86 Chak Jhumra 154/mi²

87 Fatehjang 143/mi²

88 Chak Azam Sahu 140/mi²

89 Kharian 131/mi²

90 Hazro City 127/mi²

91 Gujar Khan 123/mi²

92 Zahir Pir 122/mi²

93 Khanpur 120/mi²

94 Renala Khurd 119/mi²

95 Sahiwal 118/mi²

96 Raiwind 116/mi²

97 Harunabad 116/mi²

98 Khangah Dogran 115/mi²

99 Naushahra Virkan 114/mi²

100 Fazilpur 105/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Punjab pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Narowal leads with 116,689 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. Narowal has 116,689 people per square mile — that's roughly 182 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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