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Largest Cities in Bicol Region

Top 88 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Bicol Region

1 Sorsogon 187,670
2 Legaspi 179,481
3 Naga 174,931
4 Iriga City 115,306
5 Polangui 89,176
6 Calabanga 88,918
7 Daet 78,142
8 Virac 75,135
9 Libon 68,846
10 Oas 64,890
11 Gubat 61,095
12 Tabaco 57,860
13 Mercedes 53,702
14 Masbate 47,490
15 Vinzons 45,173
16 Malilipot 41,066
17 San Jose 35,768
18 Buhi 30,126
19 Bulan 28,529
20 Nabua 25,687
21 Jose Pañganiban 21,236
22 Goa 20,936
23 Irosin 20,716
24 Baao 19,612
25 Labo 18,105
26 Esperanza 17,534
27 Bato 16,939
28 Tiwi 16,826
29 Tagas 15,292
30 Magarao 15,205
31 Santa Elena 14,641
32 Bigaa 14,510
33 Bacacay 14,109
34 Bula 13,694
35 Pio Duran 13,249
36 Baras 12,992
37 Sipocot 12,916
38 Tigaon 12,509
39 Libog 11,692
40 Pasacao 10,531
41 Bagamanoc 10,403
42 Tinambac 10,299
43 Ligao 10,295
44 Bangkirohan 9,040
45 Ragay 9,000
46 Milaor 8,809
47 Casiguran 8,605
48 Pilar 8,591
49 Balete 8,588
50 Paracale 8,290
51 Cataingan 7,809
52 San Jacinto 7,637
53 Rizal 7,577
54 Talisay 7,544
55 Agupit 7,396
56 Lagonoy 7,324
57 Caranan 7,265
58 Calatagan 7,132
59 Pantao 6,864
60 Sagpon 6,849
61 Matnog 6,721
62 Daraga 6,664
63 Bulusan 6,648
64 Bonga 6,566
65 San Fernando 6,345
66 Mambulo 6,319
67 Donsol 6,198
68 Claveria 6,185
69 Liboro 6,028
70 Milagros 6,009
71 Placer 5,969
72 Camaligan 5,950
73 San Pascual 5,939
74 Baligang 5,781
75 Buluang 5,758
76 Santa Justina 5,712
77 Tulay na Lupa 5,693
78 Nato 5,583
79 Puro 5,442
80 Basud 5,232
81 Cumadcad 5,203
82 Pandan 5,093
83 San Gabriel 5,065
84 Santo Domingo 5,031
85 Batobalane 5,025
86 Antipolo 5,018
87 Bacon 5,010
88 Calolbon 5,005

The largest cities in Bicol Region represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Sorsogon leads with a population of 187,670, followed by Legaspi and Naga. 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. 05 dominates the top 10 with 10 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. Sorsogon's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 05 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,290 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 746,564.

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