Most Dense in Mpumalanga

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Most Dense — Mpumalanga

1 Delmas 27,313/mi²

2 Siyabuswa 7,685/mi²

3 Emalahleni 5,888/mi²

4 Mbombela 3,929/mi²

5 Secunda 304/mi²

6 Middelburg 117/mi²

7 Somaroboro 107/mi²

8 Barberton 104/mi²

9 eMbalenhle 104/mi²

10 Bethal 53/mi²

11 Kwaggafontein 50/mi²

12 Standerton 47/mi²

13 Ermelo 40/mi²

14 Balfour 39/mi²

15 Phola 39/mi²

16 Trichardt 39/mi²

17 Piet Retief 33/mi²

18 Leslie 29/mi²

19 Lebohang 23/mi²

20 Vaalbank 22/mi²

21 Moloto South 21/mi²

22 Kriel 18/mi²

23 Matsulu 18/mi²

24 Volksrust 17/mi²

25 Hendrina 16/mi²

26 Lydenburg 16/mi²

27 Thubelihle 16/mi²

28 Allemansdrif 14/mi²

29 Kinross 13/mi²

30 Lukwatini 13/mi²

31 Kamaqhekeza 11/mi²

32 Driefontein 11/mi²

33 Leeuwfontein-C 11/mi²

34 Mmametlhake 10/mi²

35 Schoemansdal 10/mi²

36 Mkhuhlu 10/mi²

37 White River 10/mi²

38 Nhlazatje 10/mi²

39 Komatipoort 9/mi²

40 Evander 9/mi²

41 Belfast 9/mi²

42 Calcutta 8/mi²

43 Driekoppies 8/mi²

44 Redhill 8/mi²

45 Gemsbokspruit 8/mi²

46 Motetema 7/mi²

47 Nthrowane 7/mi²

48 Breyten 7/mi²

49 Carolina 7/mi²

50 Tekwane 7/mi²

51 Sabie 6/mi²

52 Daggakraal 6/mi²

53 Amersfoort 6/mi²

54 Grootvlei 6/mi²

55 Embhojeni 6/mi²

56 Fernie 5/mi²

57 Empuluzu 5/mi²

58 Hlanganani 5/mi²

59 Emtfuntini 5/mi²

60 Mafemani 5/mi²

61 Machadodorp 5/mi²

62 Tjakastad 4/mi²

63 Morgenzon 4/mi²

64 Mhlambanyatsi 4/mi²

65 Doornkop 4/mi²

66 Burgersfort 4/mi²

67 Kamhlushwa 3/mi²

68 Bosfontein 3/mi²

69 Magogeni 3/mi²

70 eMvelo 3/mi²

71 Wakkerstroom 3/mi²

72 Emgwenya 3/mi²

73 Thulamahashe 3/mi²

74 Xikhusese 3/mi²

75 Maboke 3/mi²

76 Bolla-Tau 3/mi²

77 Lothair 3/mi²

78 KwaThandeka 3/mi²

79 Oakley 3/mi²

80 eManzana 3/mi²

81 Dullstroom 3/mi²

82 Buyisonto 2/mi²

83 Glenmore 2/mi²

84 Perdekop 2/mi²

85 Khokhamoya 2/mi²

86 Ngema Tribal Trust 2/mi²

87 Shatale 2/mi²

88 Tsakani 2/mi²

89 Kamalamule 2/mi²

90 Marite 2/mi²

91 Hazyview 2/mi²

92 Ekulindeni 2/mi²

93 Edinburgh A 2/mi²

94 Madyembeni 2/mi²

95 Maviljan A 2/mi²

96 Madras A 2/mi²

97 Godide 1/mi²

98 eMakhazeni B 1/mi²

99 Thabakgolo 1/mi²

100 Orinoco A 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Mpumalanga pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Delmas leads with 27,313 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. Delmas has 27,313 people per square mile — that's roughly 43 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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