Most Dense in Bangkok

Top 96 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Bangkok

1 Sathorn 398,120/mi²

2 Bang Rak 248,183/mi²

3 Bangkok Riverside 241,135/mi²

4 Thon Buri 239,416/mi²

5 Pom Prap Sattru Phai 204,024/mi²

6 Phra Nakhon 176,659/mi²

7 Khlong Toei 132,977/mi²

8 Bangkok Noi 122,701/mi²

9 Pathum Wan 106,526/mi²

10 Khlong San 96,399/mi²

11 Dusit 92,806/mi²

12 Sathon 80,109/mi²

13 Wang Thonglang 70,410/mi²

14 Din Daeng 64,786/mi²

15 Ratchathewi 63,509/mi²

16 Samphanthawong 61,923/mi²

17 Taling Chan 56,612/mi²

18 Bang Sue 56,000/mi²

19 Bang Phlat 54,630/mi²

20 Watthana 53,991/mi²

21 Chom Thong 51,805/mi²

22 Chatuchak 49,207/mi²

23 Phra Khanong 46,099/mi²

24 Bang Khae 43,765/mi²

25 Lat Krabang 42,273/mi²

26 Bangkok Yai 37,864/mi²

27 Phasi Charoen 35,798/mi²

28 Bang Sue subdistrict 35,449/mi²

29 Samphantawong 34,774/mi²

30 Latkrabang 34,728/mi²

31 Bang Khun Si 34,445/mi²

32 Rat Burana 33,998/mi²

33 Bueng Kum 33,679/mi²

34 Huai Khwang 33,125/mi²

35 Wat Arun 32,791/mi²

36 Phaya Thai 31,782/mi²

37 Ban Chang Lo 31,654/mi²

38 Suan Luang 28,987/mi²

39 Wat Tha Phra 27,807/mi²

40 Saphan Sung 26,497/mi²

41 Bang Kho Laem 24,405/mi²

42 Bang Kho Laem subdistrict 24,405/mi²

43 Bang Na 23,566/mi²

44 Yan Nawa 23,561/mi²

45 Nong Khaem 23,362/mi²

46 Bang Kapi 21,114/mi²

47 Ban Khlong Prawet 19,311/mi²

48 Sai Mai 18,682/mi²

49 Anusawari 17,381/mi²

50 Chan Kasem 17,231/mi²

51 Bang Khlo 17,230/mi²

52 Lat Phrao 16,669/mi²

53 Thung Khru 16,244/mi²

54 Khetsamsenok 15,041/mi²

55 Makkasan 14,780/mi²

56 Ban Bang Bamru 14,464/mi²

57 Siriraj 14,019/mi²

58 Sena Nikhom 13,968/mi²

59 Chong Nonsi 13,953/mi²

60 Khan Na Yao 13,943/mi²

61 Chomphon 13,571/mi²

62 Bang Khae Nuea 13,565/mi²

63 Sam Sen Nai 13,136/mi²

64 Bang Bon 12,951/mi²

65 Lak Si 12,794/mi²

66 Khlong Sam Wa 12,490/mi²

67 Bang Yi Khan 11,897/mi²

68 Ban Lak Song 11,824/mi²

69 Khlong Chan 10,991/mi²

70 Tha Raeng 10,973/mi²

71 Wong Sawang 10,438/mi²

72 Bang Khun Non 10,379/mi²

73 Inner Huai Khwang 10,189/mi²

74 Khwaeng Bang Plat 10,024/mi²

75 Chorakhe Bua 9,603/mi²

76 Arun Amarin 9,559/mi²

77 Bang Phai 9,133/mi²

78 Lat Yao 9,043/mi²

79 Khwaeng Bang Khae 8,824/mi²

80 Bangkok 8,428/mi²

81 Nong Chok 8,071/mi²

82 Huamak 7,757/mi²

83 Khlong Kum 7,692/mi²

84 Thawi Watthana 6,891/mi²

85 Chatuchak subdistrict 6,683/mi²

86 Bang Khun Thian 6,375/mi²

87 Ban Khlong Bang Ramat 5,751/mi²

88 Ban Samae Dam 4,820/mi²

89 Ban Khlong Bang Phrom 4,722/mi²

90 Ban Khlong Bang Bon 4,462/mi²

91 Ban Khlong Bang Phran 3,976/mi²

92 Bangbontai 3,062/mi²

93 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 2,902/mi²

94 Bang Bon Nuea 2,786/mi²

95 Ban Tha Kham 2,350/mi²

96 Muban Thep Thani 1,171/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Bangkok pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Sathorn leads with 398,120 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. Sathorn has 398,120 people per square mile — that's roughly 622 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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