Manila – The capital of the Philippines is recognised as the most densely populated city on the planet. It covers an area of 14.88 square miles and with a population of almost 1.7 million people (metropolitan area excluded) it has a density rate of 111.002 people per square mile. The 6th district of Manila is the most populous area of the capital which automatically makes it the densest neighbourhood of the city. The traffic conditions are bluntly said horrified with roads packed with buses, cars and pedicabs while the shortage of water is becoming more and more of an issue which is automatically reducing the quality of life within the city.
Cairo – Cairo is the second largest city in Africa and the largest city in the Middle-East. It is also the capital of Egypt and has a population of over 20 million, including the metropolitan area. The density rate is a little less than 50.000 people per square mile and is the most densely populated city on the African continent. Just like Manila, Cairo is infamous for its awful traffic conditions. Cars, bikes and buses rarely keep their lanes which ultimately contribute for the city's high ratio of road accidents.
Dhaka – The capital of Bangladesh is one of the most polluted cities in the world and this is mainly due to its immense population (circa 15 million people). It also has a density rate of 50.000 inhabitants per square mile which makes it one of the densest cities in Asia. Dhaka covers an area of 100 square miles and is home to numerous astonishing landmarks that have made Bangladesh a popular traveling destination.
Lagos – This Nigerian city is the second fastest growing in Africa and the 7th most populous in the world. At the moment it has an estimate of 21 million residents and a density rate of 35.000 people per square mile. Until 1991, Lagos was the capital of Nigeria when it was replaced by Abuja. The city is described as one of the most violent in the world which is due to its large population and high poverty rates.
Macau – Unlike most Chinese cities, Macau has a relatively small population which is approximately 650.000 inhabitants. However due to its small size (11.6 square miles) it is one of the densest cities in the world with a density rate of 48.000 people per square mile. Macau is renowned as one of the gambling centres of the planet and is one of the most visited destinations on the Asian continent.
Seoul – Seoul is one of the largest metropolises in the world and the capital city of South Korea. It has a population of about 26 million people and a density rate of 43.000 residents per square mile. Unlike the previous cities, Seoul has a perfectly well planned road network that easily accommodates the three million vehicles which roam the streets of the Korean capital at any given moment. It is also one of the country's hottest tourist destinations as it is visited by numerous local and foreign travelers on a daily basis.
Buenos Aires – One of South America's most beautiful and populous cities (12.741.364 residents), Buenos Aires, has a density rate of 37.000 people per square mile. It is the financial, industrial and commerce centre of the country and attracts travelers by the number on a yearly basis. The city is home to the world famous 9 de Julio Avenue which is the widest boulevard in the world with a total of seven lanes per direction. The road is also flanked by two parallel streets which have two lanes of their own.
London – London is the second most densely populated European capital with a density rate of 14.200 people per square mile. The city is also one of the most important cultural and financial hubs on the face of the planet. The English capital is home to an estimate of 14 million and is ever growing in terms of population. This tendency has forced local construction companies to start building smaller residences which ultimately has increased the demand for storage services in London.
Jakarta – Also known as the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, it is the most populous urban agglomeration in the world with an estimate population of 30 million residents. It is also the largest city in Indonesia and has a density rate of 11.500 people per square mile. Situated on the northwestern shores of Java (the largest Indonesian island as well as the most populated isle in the world with 150 million inhabitants), it is the country's political, cultural and economical heart.
Kolkata – Situated in the Indian State of West Bengal, this city has a density rate of 63.270 people per square mile and an estimate population of 14 million. It is the main commercial and educational centre of the eastern parts of India and one of the country's most popular cities. Kolkata was known as Calcutta and is home to numerous prominent places of interest such as:
The Indian Museum
The National Library of India
Victoria Memorial
St. Paul's Cathedral
Howrah Bridge
Vidyasagar Setu
Dakshineswar Kali Temple
Paris – Paris is the densest European capital with a density rate of 55.000 people per square. At the moment it has a population of over 12 million people, metropolitan area included and is one of Europe's largest and most important cities. It is amongst the most visited destinations in the world as it is the location of many high profile landmarks including the well-known Eiffel Tower, Louvre and the Triumphal Arc amongst several more.
Tokyo – Officially known as Tokyo Metropolis, it has a density rate of 16.000 people per square mile and a population of over 13 million residents. With it metropolitan area, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world with over 35 million inhabitants. This means that it has some of the tiniest residential blocks in the world, where in some cases people are forced to live in accommodations that comprise of one single multifunctional room.
