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Most Dense in Thailand

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense — Thailand

1 Sathorn 40 398,120/mi²
2 Phra Pradaeng 42 370,055/mi²
3 Bang Rak 40 248,183/mi²
4 Bangkok Riverside 40 241,135/mi²
5 Thon Buri 40 239,416/mi²
6 Pom Prap Sattru Phai 40 204,024/mi²
7 Phra Nakhon 40 176,659/mi²
8 Khlong Toei 40 132,977/mi²
9 Chon Buri 46 124,525/mi²
10 Bangkok Noi 40 122,701/mi²
11 Si Racha 46 113,959/mi²
12 Pathum Wan 40 106,526/mi²
13 Khlong San 40 96,399/mi²
14 Dusit 40 92,806/mi²
15 Sathon 40 80,109/mi²
16 Samut Prakan 42 74,649/mi²
17 Wang Thonglang 40 70,410/mi²
18 Din Daeng 40 64,786/mi²
19 Ratchathewi 40 63,509/mi²
20 Samphanthawong 40 61,923/mi²
21 Bang Bua Thong 38 57,732/mi²
22 Taling Chan 40 56,612/mi²
23 Bang Sue 40 56,000/mi²
24 Bang Phlat 40 54,630/mi²
25 Watthana 40 53,991/mi²
26 Chom Thong 40 51,805/mi²
27 Chatuchak 40 49,207/mi²
28 Phra Khanong 40 46,099/mi²
29 Bang Khae 40 43,765/mi²
30 Lat Krabang 40 42,273/mi²
31 Bangkok Yai 40 37,864/mi²
32 Phasi Charoen 40 35,798/mi²
33 Bang Sue subdistrict 40 35,449/mi²
34 Samphantawong 40 34,774/mi²
35 Latkrabang 40 34,728/mi²
36 Bang Khun Si 40 34,445/mi²
37 Rat Burana 40 33,998/mi²
38 Bueng Kum 40 33,679/mi²
39 Huai Khwang 40 33,125/mi²
40 Wat Arun 40 32,791/mi²
41 Phaya Thai 40 31,782/mi²
42 Ban Chang Lo 40 31,654/mi²
43 Suan Luang 40 28,987/mi²
44 Wat Tha Phra 40 27,807/mi²
45 Ratchaburi 52 27,514/mi²
46 Saphan Sung 40 26,497/mi²
47 Bang Kho Laem 40 24,405/mi²
48 Bang Kho Laem subdistrict 40 24,405/mi²
49 Bang Kruai 38 24,168/mi²
50 Hat Yai 68 23,637/mi²
51 Pattani 69 23,616/mi²
52 Tha Ruea 36 23,600/mi²
53 Bang Na 40 23,566/mi²
54 Yan Nawa 40 23,561/mi²
55 Nong Khaem 40 23,362/mi²
56 Phetchaburi 56 22,404/mi²
57 Bang Kapi 40 21,114/mi²
58 Ban Khlong Prawet 40 19,311/mi²
59 Sai Mai 40 18,682/mi²
60 Lampang 06 18,241/mi²
61 Anusawari 40 17,381/mi²
62 Songkhla 68 17,251/mi²
63 Chan Kasem 40 17,231/mi²
64 Bang Khlo 40 17,230/mi²
65 Phuket 62 17,129/mi²
66 Mueang Nonthaburi 38 16,936/mi²
67 Lat Phrao 40 16,669/mi²
68 Narathiwat 31 16,473/mi²
69 Rayong 47 16,321/mi²
70 Thung Khru 40 16,244/mi²
71 Bang Lamung 46 16,106/mi²
72 Samut Sakhon 55 15,914/mi²
73 Nakhon Pathom 53 15,395/mi²
74 Khetsamsenok 40 15,041/mi²
75 Makkasan 40 14,780/mi²
76 Ban Bang Bamru 40 14,464/mi²
77 Siriraj 40 14,019/mi²
78 Sena Nikhom 40 13,968/mi²
79 Chong Nonsi 40 13,953/mi²
80 Khan Na Yao 40 13,943/mi²
81 Mae Sai 03 13,899/mi²
82 Pak Kret 38 13,669/mi²
83 Ban Talat Nua 62 13,594/mi²
84 Chomphon 40 13,571/mi²
85 Bang Khae Nuea 40 13,565/mi²
86 Sam Sen Nai 40 13,136/mi²
87 Bang Bon 40 12,951/mi²
88 Lak Si 40 12,794/mi²
89 Yala 70 12,746/mi²
90 Khlong Sam Wa 40 12,490/mi²
91 Buri Ram 28 12,191/mi²
92 Bang Yi Khan 40 11,897/mi²
93 Ban Lak Song 40 11,824/mi²
94 Nakhon Si Thammarat 64 11,728/mi²
95 Trang 65 11,704/mi²
96 Khlong Luang 39 11,184/mi²
97 Khlong Chan 40 10,991/mi²
98 Tha Raeng 40 10,973/mi²
99 Ubon Ratchathani 75 10,931/mi²
100 Warin Chamrap 75 10,857/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Thailand 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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