Most Dense in Singapore

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Most Dense — Singapore

1 Choa Chu Kang New Town 80,886/mi²

2 Sengkang New Town 59,804/mi²

3 Punggol 54,038/mi²

4 Jurong West 45,409/mi²

5 Hougang New Town 42,297/mi²

6 Toa Payoh New Town 38,302/mi²

7 Tampines New Town 32,206/mi²

8 Serangoon New Town 29,974/mi²

9 Bishan New Town 29,701/mi²

10 Geylang 29,624/mi²

11 Marine Parade 19,784/mi²

12 Jurong East 11,424/mi²

13 Pasir Ris New Town 9,383/mi²

14 Singapore 9,239/mi²

15 Bedok New Town 454/mi²

16 Ulu Bedok 454/mi²

17 Tampines Estate 435/mi²

18 Jurong Town 430/mi²

19 Woodlands 418/mi²

20 Yishun New Town 363/mi²

21 Ang Mo Kio New Town 261/mi²

22 Bukit Batok New Town 259/mi²

23 Bukit Merah Estate 248/mi²

24 Kampong Pasir Ris 238/mi²

25 Bukit Panjang New Town 226/mi²

26 Kembangan 213/mi²

27 Serangoon 192/mi²

28 Sembawang Estate 180/mi²

29 Kallang 166/mi²

30 Queenstown Estate 157/mi²

31 Clementi Housing Estate 151/mi²

32 Bukit Timah 128/mi²

33 Matilda Estate 86/mi²

34 Novena 81/mi²

35 Yew Tee 66/mi²

36 Simei New Town 65/mi²

37 Keat Hong Village 65/mi²

38 Kaki Bukit Estate 61/mi²

39 Serangoon Garden 59/mi²

40 Peng Siang 55/mi²

41 Kangkar 53/mi²

42 Jelebu 49/mi²

43 Eunos 49/mi²

44 Thomson 48/mi²

45 MacPherson 46/mi²

46 Yio Chu Kang 46/mi²

47 Fajar 43/mi²

48 Hong Kah 43/mi²

49 Saujana 41/mi²

50 Teck Whye 40/mi²

51 Margaret Drive 40/mi²

52 Senja 39/mi²

53 Anak Bukit 38/mi²

54 Marsiling 36/mi²

55 Tanglin 36/mi²

56 Bangkit 34/mi²

57 Sungai Simpang 33/mi²

58 Brickworks Estate 32/mi²

59 Telok Blangah 32/mi²

60 Boon Lay 31/mi²

61 Outram Park 30/mi²

62 Paya Lebar 28/mi²

63 Kampong Loyang 25/mi²

64 Loyang 25/mi²

65 Tiong Bahru Estate 25/mi²

66 Bukit Ho Swee Estate 24/mi²

67 Admiralty 23/mi²

68 Tai Seng 23/mi²

69 Alexandra Estate 22/mi²

70 Henderson Estate 22/mi²

71 Ghim Moh 22/mi²

72 Rochor 21/mi²

73 Holland Drive 20/mi²

74 Kampong Ubi 19/mi²

75 Kampong Potong Pasir 19/mi²

76 Woodlands North Coast 19/mi²

77 Dover 19/mi²

78 Pandan Valley 18/mi²

79 Kampong Ulu Pandan 18/mi²

80 Holland Village 18/mi²

81 Tanglin Halt 17/mi²

82 Kampong Java Teban 17/mi²

83 River Valley 17/mi²

84 Braddell Heights Estate 16/mi²

85 Lavender 16/mi²

86 Hillcrest Park 16/mi²

87 Bulim 14/mi²

88 Newton 14/mi²

89 Dairy Farm 13/mi²

90 Lucky Hills 12/mi²

91 Sennett Estate 12/mi²

92 West Coast Village 11/mi²

93 Sembawang Hills Estate 11/mi²

94 Leedon Park 11/mi²

95 Faber Hills 9/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Singapore pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Choa Chu Kang New Town leads with 80,886 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. Choa Chu Kang New Town has 80,886 people per square mile — that's roughly 126 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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