Most Educated in Western Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Philippines · Western Visayas

Most Educated — Western Visayas

1 Iloilo 21.3%

2 Bacolod City 21.3%

3 Mansilingan 21.3%

4 Kabankalan 21.3%

5 Bago City 21.3%

6 Roxas City 21.3%

7 Cadiz 21.3%

8 Himamaylan 21.3%

9 Talisay 21.3%

10 Escalante 21.3%

11 Kalibo (poblacion) 21.3%

12 Victorias 21.3%

13 Binonga 21.3%

14 Sipalay 21.3%

15 Sagay 21.3%

16 La Carlota 21.3%

17 Enrique B. Magalona 21.3%

18 Tinongan 21.3%

19 Ualog 21.3%

20 Estancia 21.3%

21 Passi 21.3%

22 Hinigaran 21.3%

23 Binalbagan 21.3%

24 Pandan 21.3%

25 Manapla 21.3%

26 Paraiso 21.3%

27 Pulupandan 21.3%

28 Maao 21.3%

29 La Castellana 21.3%

30 Asia 21.3%

31 Taloc 21.3%

32 Pacol 21.3%

33 Suay 21.3%

34 Sumag 21.3%

35 Murcia 21.3%

36 Isabela 21.3%

37 Guiljungan 21.3%

38 Belison 21.3%

39 Eustaquio Lopez 21.3%

40 Oton 21.3%

41 Codcod 21.3%

42 Toboso 21.3%

43 Janiuay 21.3%

44 Tigbauan 21.3%

45 Balabag 21.3%

46 Buluangan 21.3%

47 Aguisan 21.3%

48 Quezon 21.3%

49 Barotac Nuevo 21.3%

50 Trapiche 21.3%

51 Luna 21.3%

52 Tuyum 21.3%

53 Guadalupe 21.3%

54 Dao 21.3%

55 Pototan 21.3%

56 Inayauan 21.3%

57 Pilar 21.3%

58 Dancalan 21.3%

59 San Enrique 21.3%

60 Calatrava 21.3%

61 Dos Hermanas 21.3%

62 Payao 21.3%

63 Palampas 21.3%

64 Dumangas 21.3%

65 Miagao 21.3%

66 Cauayan 21.3%

67 Ajuy 21.3%

68 Santa Barbara 21.3%

69 Barotac Viejo 21.3%

70 Alicante 21.3%

71 San Miguel 21.3%

72 Jordan 21.3%

73 Sagang 21.3%

74 Bolanon 21.3%

75 San Pablo 21.3%

76 Miranda 21.3%

77 Pontevedra 21.3%

78 Camingawan 21.3%

79 Minuyan 21.3%

80 Colipapa 21.3%

81 Carabalan 21.3%

82 Bacuyangan 21.3%

83 Guinticgan 21.3%

84 Dulao 21.3%

85 Antipolo 21.3%

86 Alimodian 21.3%

87 Sibalom 21.3%

88 Mabini 21.3%

89 President Roxas 21.3%

90 Guimbal 21.3%

91 Cabacungan 21.3%

92 Nabulao 21.3%

93 Tortosa 21.3%

94 Lanot 21.3%

95 Gibong 21.3%

96 Minapasoc 21.3%

97 Tiglauigan 21.3%

98 Orong 21.3%

99 Concepcion 21.3%

100 Ilog 21.3%

The most educated cities in Western Visayas have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Iloilo leads with 21.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Iloilo, 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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