Most Dense in Thailand

Top 100 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Thailand

1 Sathorn 40 28,383,240/mi²
2 Bangkok Riverside 40 241,135/mi²
3 Thon Buri 40 206,754/mi²
4 Phra Nakhon 40 176,659/mi²
5 Pom Prap Sattru Phai 40 166,096/mi²
6 Bang Rak 40 114,393/mi²
7 Khlong Toei 40 113,650/mi²
8 Bangkok Noi 40 108,116/mi²
9 Sena Nikhom 40 106,368/mi²
10 Khlong San 40 90,972/mi²
11 Bang Kho Laem subdistrict 40 88,960/mi²
12 Pathum Wan 40 86,676/mi²
13 Sai Noi 38 75,769/mi²
14 Dusit 40 72,325/mi²
15 Sathon 40 71,448/mi²
16 Wang Thonglang 40 70,410/mi²
17 Chan Kasem 40 70,270/mi²
18 Bang Bua Thong 38 69,640/mi²
19 Samphanthawong 40 61,923/mi²
20 Ratchathewi 40 60,230/mi²
21 Bang Sue 40 56,000/mi²
22 Taling Chan 40 55,708/mi²
23 Bang Sue subdistrict 40 54,647/mi²
24 Bang Phlat 40 52,910/mi²
25 Chomphon 40 49,963/mi²
26 Arun Amarin 40 49,900/mi²
27 Chom Thong 40 48,620/mi²
28 Chatuchak 40 47,491/mi²
29 Chatuchak subdistrict 40 47,491/mi²
30 Lat Krabang 40 46,366/mi²
31 Phra Khanong 40 44,825/mi²
32 Ban Lak Song 40 43,833/mi²
33 Bang Khae Nuea 40 43,833/mi²
34 Khwaeng Bang Khae 40 43,833/mi²
35 Bang Phai 40 43,833/mi²
36 Bang Khae 40 43,833/mi²
37 Din Daeng 40 41,907/mi²
38 Bang Khlo 40 39,776/mi²
39 Phasi Charoen 40 36,457/mi²
40 Latkrabang 40 35,723/mi²
41 Huai Khwang 40 35,692/mi²
42 Samphantawong 40 34,774/mi²
43 Bang Khun Si 40 34,445/mi²
44 Lat Yao 40 34,056/mi²
45 Bangkok Yai 40 33,435/mi²
46 Inner Huai Khwang 40 33,163/mi²
47 Khetsamsenok 40 33,163/mi²
48 Wat Arun 40 32,791/mi²
49 Bueng Kum 40 32,521/mi²
50 Lat Lum Kaeo 39 31,872/mi²
51 Ban Chang Lo 40 31,654/mi²
52 Bang Lamung 46 31,625/mi²
53 Suan Luang 40 30,980/mi²
54 Ban Khlong Sakae 40 30,980/mi²
55 Rat Burana 40 30,858/mi²
56 Phaya Thai 40 30,492/mi²
57 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 40 30,121/mi²
58 Sam Sen Nai 40 29,047/mi²
59 Saphan Sung 40 28,346/mi²
60 Bang Rak Subdistrict 40 28,058/mi²
61 Muban Thep Thani 40 27,973/mi²
62 Wat Tha Phra 40 27,807/mi²
63 Watthana 40 25,749/mi²
64 Bang Kho Laem 40 24,405/mi²
65 Nong Khaem 40 24,293/mi²
66 Pattani 69 23,910/mi²
67 Tha Ruea 36 23,600/mi²
68 Min Buri 40 22,358/mi²
69 Chong Nonsi 40 22,128/mi²
70 Yan Nawa 40 22,128/mi²
71 Ban Khlong Prawet 40 21,854/mi²
72 Bang Na 40 21,753/mi²
73 Bang Kapi 40 20,676/mi²
74 Khlong Chan 40 20,676/mi²
75 Sai Mai 40 20,583/mi²
76 Don Mueang 40 19,906/mi²
77 Hat Yai 68 19,622/mi²
78 Ban Khlong Bang Bon 40 19,399/mi²
79 Phra Pradaeng 42 19,226/mi²
80 Lampang 06 18,241/mi²
81 Anusawari 40 17,381/mi²
82 Thung Khru 40 17,252/mi²
83 Songkhla 68 17,251/mi²
84 Chon Buri 46 17,023/mi²
85 Mueang Nonthaburi 38 17,022/mi²
86 Phuket 62 16,762/mi²
87 Huamak 40 16,560/mi²
88 Rayong 47 16,321/mi²
89 Lat Phrao 40 15,977/mi²
90 Khlong Kum 40 15,681/mi²
91 Khan Na Yao 40 15,146/mi²
92 Mueang Phuket 62 15,140/mi²
93 Khlong Sam Wa 40 15,100/mi²
94 Samut Sakhon 55 15,063/mi²
95 Si Racha 46 14,905/mi²
96 Makkasan 40 14,780/mi²
97 Ban Bang Bamru 40 14,464/mi²
98 Narathiwat 31 14,256/mi²
99 Siriraj 40 14,019/mi²
100 Pattaya 46 13,948/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 28,383,240 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 28,383,240 people per square mile - that's roughly 44,349 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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