Largest Cities in Cagayan Valley

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Largest Cities - Cagayan Valley

1 Tuguegarao 167,297
2 Ugac Sur 167,297
3 Carig 167,297
4 Ilagan 164,020
5 San Pedro 164,020
6 Manaring 164,020
7 Cabannungan Second 164,020
8 Alibago 164,020
9 Batal 150,313
10 Santiago 150,313
11 Malasin 143,539
12 Soyung 91,320
13 Echague 91,320
14 San Isidro 91,320
15 Ramos West 91,320
16 Taguing 90,723
17 Dalaoig 90,723
18 Calantac 90,723
19 Bitag Grande 90,723
20 Solana 89,840
21 Nattapian 89,840
22 Atulayan 89,840
23 Maddarulug Norte 89,840
24 Lanna 89,840
25 Iraga 89,840
26 Gadu 89,840
27 Tumauini 77,153
28 San Antonio 77,153
29 Antagan Segunda 77,153
30 Alicia 74,699
31 Bayombong 72,890
32 Busilak 72,890
33 Baggabag B 69,296
34 Solano 69,296
35 Uddiawan 69,296
36 Aparri 68,368
37 Salinungan Proper 67,433
38 San Mateo 67,433
39 Diamantina 67,433
40 Roxas 66,593
41 Muñoz East 66,593
42 San Jose 66,593
43 Simimbaan 66,593
44 Sandiat Centro 66,593
45 Tuao 66,147
46 Pata 66,147
47 Mungo 66,147
48 Lallayug 66,147
49 Dagupan 66,147
50 Battung 66,147
51 Alabug 66,147
52 Accusilian 66,147
53 San Mariano 61,876
54 Sindon 61,876
55 Daragutan 61,876
56 Bambang 60,146
57 San Fernando 60,146
58 Almaguer North 60,146
59 Magapit, Aguiguican 59,704
60 Palagao Norte 59,704
61 Gattaran 59,704
62 Calaoagan 59,704
63 Diffun 58,254
64 Ramon 57,412
65 Cabulay 57,412
66 Cabagan 55,445
67 Estefania 50,903
68 Amulung 50,903
69 Peñablanca 50,856
70 Larion Alto 50,856
71 Aggugaddah 50,856
72 Magapit 48,404
73 Santa Maria 48,404
74 Maxingal 48,404
75 Catayauan 48,404
76 Bagumbayan 48,404
77 Kasibu 46,845
78 Cordon 46,688
79 Jones 46,160
80 Pangal Sur 46,160
81 Angadanan 45,970
82 Bone South 45,000
83 Aritao 45,000
84 Salinas 45,000
85 Banganan 45,000
86 Lasam 42,042
87 Nabannagan West 42,042
88 Alannay 42,042
89 Gonzaga 41,994
90 Tapel 41,994
91 Maddela 41,867
92 Dumabato 41,867
93 Tupang 41,468
94 Alcala 41,468
95 Magdalena 40,223
96 La Paz 40,223
97 Cabatuan 40,223
98 Bagabag 39,138
99 Bagong Tanza 37,191
100 Aurora 37,191

The largest cities in Cagayan Valley represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tuguegarao leads with a population of 167,297, followed by Ugac Sur and Carig. 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. 02 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. Tuguegarao's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 02 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 66,147 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 829,931.

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