The world’s population increasing every day and cities are becoming more crowded and dense. Dense cities have many advantages, including better access to jobs, public transportation, and services. However, there are also downsides, such as increased pollution levels and higher living costs. In this article, we’ll take a look at the ten densest cities in the world.
Manila, Philippines:
Manila is the capital city of the Philippines and has a population density of 111,002 people per square mile (42,857 people per square kilometer) it is the most densely populated city in the world. Nearly 13 million people live within its 16.35 sq mi city boundary.
https://manila.gov.ph/tourism/
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh, has a population density of 113,990 people per square mile (44,130 people per square kilometer). Dhaka is one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, with a population of over 21 million people.
Mumbai, India
Mumbai is the largest city in India and has a population density of 77,000 people per square mile (29,700 people per square kilometer). Mumbai is also the financial capital of India, with a population of over 12 million people.
Paris, France
Paris the capital city of France and one of the most beautiful and visited cities in the world has a population density of 55,000 people per square mile (21,200 people per square kilometer). Over 2.1 million people live in the relatively small 40.7 sq mi area of the city.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China and has a population density of 67,000 people per square mile (25,900 people per square kilometer). Hong Kong is a highly developed and prosperous city-state, with a population of over 7 million people.
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/us/index.html
Kolkata, India
Kolkata, with a population of 14 million people, is the capital city of West Benga and is also one of India’s oldest cities. The city has a population density of 47,000 people per square mile (18,200 people per square kilometer).
https://www.kmcgov.in/KMCPortal/jsp/KMCPortalHome1.jsp
Lagos, Nigeria
One of the fastest-growing cities in continental Africa, Lagos is the largest city in Nigeria and has a population density of 21,000 people per square mile (8,100 people per square kilometer). Lago is also one of the largest cities on earth with over 21 million people.
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a major cultural and economic center, with a population of over 15 million people.
Turkey’s largest city has a population density of 14,000 people per square mile (5,400 people per square kilometer).
Singapore
Singapore is a small island city-state in Southeast Asia and has a population density of 20,000 people per square mile (7,800 people per square kilometer).
https://www.visitsingapore.com/en/
Shenzhen, China
Shenzhen, a major city located in Guangdong Province in Southern China, and has a population density of 15,000 people per square mile (5,800 people per square kilometer). In imperial units, this equates to 39,000 people per square mile.
Sources: Web.archive.org