Most Dense in Taiwan

Top 59 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Taiwan

1 Taichung 766,206/mi²
2 Taoyuan 159,566/mi²
3 Taoyuan City 35,615/mi²
4 Taipei 23,151/mi²
5 Chiayi City 20,698/mi²
6 Neihu 19,518/mi²
7 Bade 16,619/mi²
8 Yongkang 12,884/mi²
9 Zhubei 12,226/mi²
10 Hsinchu 11,354/mi²
11 Fengyuan 9,686/mi²
12 Chang-hua 8,934/mi²
13 Hualien City 8,475/mi²
14 Changhua 8,320/mi²
15 Yilan 8,309/mi²
16 Pingtung 7,490/mi²
17 Keelung 7,006/mi²
18 Yuanlin 6,823/mi²
19 Daxi 5,966/mi²
20 Miaoli 5,847/mi²
21 Xinying 4,995/mi²
22 Magong 4,794/mi²
23 Toufen 4,277/mi²
24 Buzi 4,234/mi²
25 Xihu 4,123/mi²
26 Xizhou 3,793/mi²
27 Nantou 3,442/mi²
28 Shetou 3,193/mi²
29 Donggang 3,141/mi²
30 Chaozhou 3,070/mi²
31 Douliu 3,011/mi²
32 Beidou 2,902/mi²
33 Beigang 2,327/mi²
34 Tianzhong 2,294/mi²
35 Tainan 2,186/mi²
36 Xiluo 1,931/mi²
37 Wufeng 1,646/mi²
38 Tianwei 1,637/mi²
39 Zhongliao 1,552/mi²
40 Taibao 1,540/mi²
41 Taitung 1,508/mi²
42 Pitou 1,391/mi²
43 Puli 1,208/mi²
44 Citong 1,133/mi²
45 Xingang 1,096/mi²
46 Zhongxing New Village 959/mi²
47 Erlin 892/mi²
48 Linnei 858/mi²
49 Ershui 803/mi²
50 Caotun 598/mi²
51 Dongshi 497/mi²
52 Budai 468/mi²
53 Yujing 378/mi²
54 Hengchun 340/mi²
55 Lugu 251/mi²
56 Chishang 208/mi²
57 Guanshan 208/mi²
58 Zhushan 116/mi²
59 Xiulin 25/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Taiwan pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Taichung leads with 766,206 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. Taichung has 766,206 people per square mile - that's roughly 1,197 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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