Most Dense in Eastern Cape

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Most Dense — Eastern Cape

1 Bhisho 44,002/mi²

2 Flagstaff 11,808/mi²

3 East London 7,912/mi²

4 Mthatha 7,769/mi²

5 Alice 4,774/mi²

6 Lusikisiki 4,681/mi²

7 Queenstown 4,308/mi²

8 Jeffreys Bay 4,044/mi²

9 Qonce 3,679/mi²

10 Libode 3,595/mi²

11 Fort Beaufort 3,276/mi²

12 Molteno 3,117/mi²

13 Lady Frere 2,936/mi²

14 Humansdorp 2,608/mi²

15 Gqeberha 1,474/mi²

16 Graaff Reinet 800/mi²

17 Mdantsane 770/mi²

18 Stutterheim 757/mi²

19 Khaya Mnandi 715/mi²

20 Kariega 335/mi²

21 Tarkastad 225/mi²

22 Gonubie 89/mi²

23 Grahamstown 52/mi²

24 Butterworth 32/mi²

25 Port Alfred 30/mi²

26 Aliwal North 22/mi²

27 Dimbaza 18/mi²

28 Whittlesea 17/mi²

29 Kruisfontein 15/mi²

30 Clydesdale 15/mi²

31 Khowa 15/mi²

32 Cala 13/mi²

33 Kenton 13/mi²

34 Ndevana 12/mi²

35 Alexandria 12/mi²

36 Komga 11/mi²

37 Hankey 11/mi²

38 Adelaide 11/mi²

39 Queensdale 10/mi²

40 Ngcobo 10/mi²

41 Port Saint John’s 10/mi²

42 Mount Frere 9/mi²

43 Bizana 9/mi²

44 Bedford 8/mi²

45 Cofimvaba 8/mi²

46 Bathurst 7/mi²

47 Cradock 7/mi²

48 Dordrecht 7/mi²

49 Ugie 7/mi²

50 Dutywa 7/mi²

51 Tlokoeng 7/mi²

52 Ilitha 7/mi²

53 Ilinge 6/mi²

54 Phakamisa 6/mi²

55 Sterkstroom 6/mi²

56 Maclear 6/mi²

57 Indwe 6/mi²

58 Peddie 5/mi²

59 Burgersdorp 5/mi²

60 Patensie 5/mi²

61 Mount Ayliff 5/mi²

62 St Francis Bay 5/mi²

63 Tsolo 5/mi²

64 Nomathamasanqa 4/mi²

65 Somerset East 4/mi²

66 Maluti 4/mi²

67 Joubertina 4/mi²

68 Qumbu 4/mi²

69 Cathcart 4/mi²

70 Middelburg 4/mi²

71 Kirkwood 4/mi²

72 Bontrug 3/mi²

73 Barkly East 3/mi²

74 Kareedouw 3/mi²

75 Jansenville 3/mi²

76 Louterwater 3/mi²

77 James Calata 3/mi²

78 Addo 3/mi²

79 Lady Grey 2/mi²

80 Steynsburg 2/mi²

81 Paterson 2/mi²

82 Venterstad 2/mi²

83 Willowmore 2/mi²

84 Aberdeen 1/mi²

85 Cookhouse 1/mi²

86 Pearston 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Eastern Cape pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Bhisho leads with 44,002 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. Bhisho has 44,002 people per square mile — that's roughly 69 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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