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Largest Cities in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Philippines

1 Quezon City NCR 3,084,270
2 Davao 11 1,848,947
3 Caloocan NCR 1,712,945
4 Manila NCR 1,600,000
5 Taguig NCR 1,308,085
6 Budta 14 1,273,715
7 Malingao 12 1,121,974
8 Zamboanga 09 1,018,849
9 Cebu City 07 965,332
10 Antipolo 40 913,712
11 Pasig City NCR 853,050
12 Cagayan de Oro 10 741,617
13 Valenzuela NCR 725,173
14 General Santos 12 722,059
15 Paranaque City NCR 703,245
16 Las Piñas NCR 615,549
17 Calamba 40 575,046
18 Makati City NCR 510,383
19 Lapu-Lapu City 07 497,813
20 Angeles City 03 483,452
21 Imus 40 481,949
22 Iloilo 06 473,728
23 Marikina City NCR 471,323
24 Mandaluyong City NCR 465,902
25 Bacolod City 06 454,898
26 Mansilingan 06 454,150
27 Dasmariñas 40 441,876
28 Mandaluyong NCR 425,000
29 Pasay NCR 416,522
30 Tarlac City 03 401,892
31 Cotabato 14 383,383
32 Malabon NCR 365,525
33 San Jose del Monte 03 357,828
34 Bacoor 40 356,974
35 San Pedro 40 348,968
36 Cabanatuan City 03 343,672
37 Iligan 10 342,618
38 Mandaue City 07 331,320
39 Iligan City 12 312,323
40 Butuan 13 309,709
41 Cabuyao 40 308,745
42 San Pablo 40 300,166
43 Biñan 40 300,000
44 Santol 03 298,976
45 Cainta 40 283,172
46 Baguio 15 272,714
47 Malolos 03 269,809
48 Mantampay 10 265,032
49 Bagong Silang NCR 261,729
50 Marawi City 14 259,993
51 Tacloban 08 259,353
52 San Fernando 03 251,248
53 Libertad 13 250,353
54 Navotas NCR 249,463
55 Ormoc 08 238,545
56 Batangas 40 237,370
57 Magugpo Poblacion 11 233,254
58 Taytay 40 231,460
59 Lucena 40 228,758
60 Meycauayan 03 228,023
61 NIA Valencia 10 223,620
62 Puerto Princesa 41 222,673
63 Olongapo 03 221,178
64 Binangonan 40 219,204
65 Santa Rosa 40 216,650
66 Commonwealth NCR 215,034
67 Lipa City 40 212,287
68 Panabo 11 211,242
69 Kabankalan 06 210,893
70 Toledo 07 206,692
71 Pagadian 09 206,483
72 Koronadal 12 201,844
73 Bago City 06 192,993
74 Panalanoy 08 189,090
75 Mabalacat City 03 188,050
76 Sorsogon 05 187,670
77 Roxas City 06 185,236
78 Legaspi 05 179,481
79 Concepcion 03 178,549
80 Naga 05 174,931
81 Dagupan 01 171,271
82 Tuguegarao 02 167,297
83 Ilagan 02 164,020
84 Pandi 03 162,725
85 Capas 03 162,724
86 Mariveles 03 156,200
87 Guyong 03 155,391
88 Urdaneta 01 145,935
89 San Jose 41 143,495
90 La Trinidad 15 142,925
91 Norzagaray 03 140,697
92 Gingoog 10 138,895
93 Naga 07 138,727
94 Candelaria 40 137,933
95 Baliuag 03 135,679
96 Angono 40 134,975
97 Rodriguez 40 134,432
98 San Mateo 40 134,327
99 San Juan NCR 134,312
100 Talisay 07 133,148

The largest cities in Philippines represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Quezon City leads with a population of 3,084,270, followed by Davao and Caloocan. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. NCR dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Quezon City's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
  • 2. NCR has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 259,993 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 9,554,247.

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