Most Dense in Western Cape

Top 95 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Western Cape

1 Lansdowne 32,220/mi²

2 Stellenbosch 30,260/mi²

3 Rosebank 23,810/mi²

4 Grabouw 14,588/mi²

5 Klapmuts 13,572/mi²

6 Retreat 12,682/mi²

7 Saron 11,459/mi²

8 Villiersdorp 10,702/mi²

9 Somerset West 9,506/mi²

10 Paarl 9,439/mi²

11 Vredenburg 8,660/mi²

12 Wolseley 7,530/mi²

13 Atlantis 7,427/mi²

14 Franschhoek 7,353/mi²

15 Tulbagh 7,310/mi²

16 Laingsburg 7,300/mi²

17 George 6,311/mi²

18 Muizenberg 6,300/mi²

19 Rondebosch 6,112/mi²

20 Hermanus 6,030/mi²

21 Malmesbury 5,924/mi²

22 Oudtshoorn 5,075/mi²

23 Cape Town 5,036/mi²

24 Kraaifontein 4,866/mi²

25 Mossel Bay 4,846/mi²

26 Citrusdal 4,750/mi²

27 Durbanville 4,562/mi²

28 Worcester 4,515/mi²

29 Genadendal 4,434/mi²

30 Newlands 3,987/mi²

31 Velddrif 3,859/mi²

32 Stanford 3,806/mi²

33 Robertson 3,782/mi²

34 Darling 3,487/mi²

35 Albertina 3,439/mi²

36 Sedgefield 3,323/mi²

37 Vanrhynsdorp 3,253/mi²

38 Klawer 3,024/mi²

39 Riviersonderend 2,923/mi²

40 Piketberg 2,903/mi²

41 Kleinmond 2,890/mi²

42 Porterville 2,745/mi²

43 Caledon 2,403/mi²

44 Beaufort West 2,051/mi²

45 Ashton 1,760/mi²

46 Knysna 1,635/mi²

47 Clanwilliam 1,558/mi²

48 Moorreesburg 1,438/mi²

49 Fisantekraal 1,245/mi²

50 Melkbosstrand 1,216/mi²

51 Mamre 973/mi²

52 Prince Albert 902/mi²

53 Athlone 898/mi²

54 Simon's Town 859/mi²

55 Ladismith 857/mi²

56 Constantia 750/mi²

57 Hopefield 596/mi²

58 Plettenberg Bay 83/mi²

59 Wellington 66/mi²

60 Saldanha 61/mi²

61 Claremont 55/mi²

62 Le Roux 47/mi²

63 Groot-Brakrivier 20/mi²

64 Kranshoek 15/mi²

65 Kylemore 14/mi²

66 Languedoc 14/mi²

67 Saint Helena Bay 12/mi²

68 Gansbaai 12/mi²

69 Montagu 10/mi²

70 Bredasdorp 9/mi²

71 Dysselsdorp 9/mi²

72 Riversdale 9/mi²

73 Langebaan 9/mi²

74 Swellendam 9/mi²

75 Ceres 8/mi²

76 Bonnievale 6/mi²

77 Heidelberg 5/mi²

78 De Doorns 4/mi²

79 Botrivier 4/mi²

80 Vredendal 4/mi²

81 Stilbaai 4/mi²

82 Touwsrivier 3/mi²

83 Riebeek-Kasteel 3/mi²

84 Zoar 3/mi²

85 Wilderness 3/mi²

86 Riebeek West 3/mi²

87 Calitzdorp 3/mi²

88 Struisbaai 3/mi²

89 Napier 2/mi²

90 Lamberts Bay 2/mi²

91 eNduli 2/mi²

92 Uniondale 2/mi²

93 Prince Alfred Hamlet 2/mi²

94 Lutzville 1/mi²

95 Murraysburg 1/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Western Cape pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Lansdowne leads with 32,220 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. Lansdowne has 32,220 people per square mile — that's roughly 50 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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