Most Dense in Gauteng

Top 48 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Gauteng

1 Alexandra 67,275/mi²

2 Bronkhorstspruit 34,341/mi²

3 Thembisa 30,953/mi²

4 Tokoza 29,121/mi²

5 Soweto 21,951/mi²

6 Johannesburg 14,838/mi²

7 Carletonville 13,434/mi²

8 Pretoria 7,959/mi²

9 Boksburg 7,102/mi²

10 Roodepoort 5,234/mi²

11 Randburg 5,197/mi²

12 Brakpan 4,331/mi²

13 Alberton 4,080/mi²

14 Vanderbijlpark 3,590/mi²

15 Magaliesburg 1,725/mi²

16 Centurion 1,551/mi²

17 Evaton 1,505/mi²

18 Midrand 1,481/mi²

19 Diepsloot 1,224/mi²

20 Benoni 836/mi²

21 Randfontein 661/mi²

22 Westonaria 502/mi²

23 Germiston 353/mi²

24 Soshanguve 266/mi²

25 Springs 257/mi²

26 Ivory Park 212/mi²

27 Etwatwa 210/mi²

28 Nigel 194/mi²

29 Heidelberg 90/mi²

30 Edenvale 68/mi²

31 Vereeniging 65/mi²

32 Krugersdorp 40/mi²

33 Glenharvie 38/mi²

34 Midstream 35/mi²

35 Mabopane 34/mi²

36 Bagale 27/mi²

37 Verena 20/mi²

38 Ekangala 18/mi²

39 Poortje 15/mi²

40 Devon 12/mi²

41 Orange Farm 11/mi²

42 Cullinan 10/mi²

43 Eden Glen 10/mi²

44 Eastleigh 10/mi²

45 Walkerville 9/mi²

46 Kwamhlanga 8/mi²

47 Eden Glen Ext 60 8/mi²

48 Rethabiseng 4/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Gauteng pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Alexandra leads with 67,275 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. Alexandra has 67,275 people per square mile — that's roughly 105 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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