Most Dense in Western Cape

Top 66 cities ranked by most dense

Most Dense - Western Cape

1 Lansdowne 32,220/mi²
2 Stellenbosch 25,257/mi²
3 Grabouw 14,588/mi²
4 Retreat 12,682/mi²
5 Klapmuts 11,328/mi²
6 Saron 9,565/mi²
7 Somerset West 9,506/mi²
8 Villiersdorp 8,932/mi²
9 Franschhoek 7,353/mi²
10 Laingsburg 7,300/mi²
11 Vredenburg 7,228/mi²
12 Muizenberg 6,300/mi²
13 Wolseley 6,285/mi²
14 Oudtshoorn 6,255/mi²
15 Tulbagh 6,101/mi²
16 Pella WC 6,058/mi²
17 Atlantis 6,058/mi²
18 Hermanus 6,030/mi²
19 Rondebosch 5,884/mi²
20 George 5,268/mi²
21 Malmesbury 4,945/mi²
22 Kraaifontein 4,866/mi²
23 Durbanville 4,562/mi²
24 Paarl 4,464/mi²
25 Newlands 3,987/mi²
26 Cape Town 3,984/mi²
27 Citrusdal 3,965/mi²
28 Genadendal 3,701/mi²
29 Mossel Bay 3,624/mi²
30 Albertina 3,439/mi²
31 Worcester 3,436/mi²
32 Sedgefield 3,323/mi²
33 Velddrif 3,221/mi²
34 Darling 2,911/mi²
35 Vanrhynsdorp 2,715/mi²
36 Klawer 2,524/mi²
37 Robertson 2,498/mi²
38 Riviersonderend 2,440/mi²
39 Kleinmond 2,412/mi²
40 Piketberg 2,358/mi²
41 Porterville 2,291/mi²
42 Beaufort West 2,051/mi²
43 Caledon 1,868/mi²
44 Ashton 1,760/mi²
45 Clanwilliam 1,301/mi²
46 Fisantekraal 1,245/mi²
47 Knysna 1,216/mi²
48 Melkbosstrand 1,216/mi²
49 Moorreesburg 1,200/mi²
50 Mamre 973/mi²
51 Prince Albert 902/mi²
52 Athlone 898/mi²
53 Simon's Town 859/mi²
54 Ladismith 857/mi²
55 Constantia 750/mi²
56 Hopefield 516/mi²
57 Lamberts Bay 347/mi²
58 Plettenberg Bay 83/mi²
59 Wellington 66/mi²
60 Claremont 55/mi²
61 Le Roux 47/mi²
62 Saldanha 25/mi²
63 Kranshoek 15/mi²
64 Kylemore 14/mi²
65 Languedoc 14/mi²
66 Langebaan 9/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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