Most Dense in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

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Most Dense — Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC)

1 Chợ Lớn 1,335,714/mi²

2 Quận Mười Một 545,141/mi²

3 Quận Mười 458,621/mi²

4 Quận Ba 423,798/mi²

5 Quận Năm 416,689/mi²

6 Quận Sáu 279,433/mi²

7 Quận Bốn 177,972/mi²

8 Gò Vấp 69,281/mi²

9 Bình Thạnh 68,763/mi²

10 Thuận An 53,853/mi²

11 Thủ Đức 28,453/mi²

12 Phú Mỹ 23,433/mi²

13 Dĩ An 19,984/mi²

14 Tân Bình 10,344/mi²

15 Ho Chi Minh City 5,355/mi²

16 Xã Long Hải 3,262/mi²

17 Củ Chi 3,027/mi²

18 Thị Trấn Ngải Giao 1,834/mi²

19 Vũng Tàu 1,484/mi²

20 Thủ Dầu Một 1,193/mi²

21 Bến Cát 1,167/mi²

22 Thị Trấn Phước Bửu 1,083/mi²

23 Nhà Bè 884/mi²

24 Cần Giờ 763/mi²

25 Thành Phố Bà Rịa 751/mi²

26 Suối Nghệ 458/mi²

27 Thị Trấn Đất Đỏ 411/mi²

28 Ấp Bình Châu 399/mi²

29 Ấp Xuân Sơn 320/mi²

30 Xã Bình Giả 284/mi²

31 Xuyên Mộc 247/mi²

32 Xã An Ngãi 243/mi²

33 Tân Uyên 169/mi²

34 Xóm Mỹ Xuân 103/mi²

35 Ấp Phước Tĩnh 71/mi²

36 Côn Đảo 32/mi²

37 Côn Sơn 17/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Chợ Lớn leads with 1,335,714 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. Chợ Lớn has 1,335,714 people per square mile — that's roughly 2,087 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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