There are an estimated 600 million-plus cats worldwide, of which around 220 million are house cats kept as pets, according to the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
Cats rank among the most popular pets, but what of those who aren't fortunate enough to have a place they can call home? Some of the planet's most densely inhabited urban centers also harbor feline populations, feral cats that for the most part live by their wits. But that's not to say stray cats don't intermingle with the rest of us. Many are fed and cared for by residents, and there are countries and cities where a cat, even a stray, is revered as an animal to be respected and looked after.
So, what are the top 10 towns and cities with the most cats? Click through this gallery and find out where these felines live.