Largest Cities in Caraga

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Caraga Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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Largest Cities - Caraga

1 Libertad 385,530
2 Butuan 385,530
3 Basag 385,530
4 Surigao 177,333
5 Luna 177,333
6 Rizal 177,333
7 Mati 177,333
8 Santo Tomas 131,100
9 Bayugan 110,313
10 Maygatasan 110,313
11 Bislig 99,872
12 Patin-ay 90,162
13 Bah-Bah 90,162
14 Prosperidad 90,162
15 Los Arcos 90,162
16 Aurora 90,162
17 Cabadbaran 82,343
18 La Union 82,343
19 Comagascas 82,343
20 Del Pilar 82,343
21 San Francisco 79,718
22 Borbon 79,718
23 Buenavista 70,691
24 Matabao 70,691
25 Manapa 70,691
26 Guinabsan 70,691
27 Bancasi 70,691
28 Alubijid 70,691
29 Tandag 63,098
30 Esperanza 59,065
31 Barobo 53,729
32 Javier 53,729
33 Amaga 53,729
34 Rosario 51,207
35 Lapinigan 51,207
36 Salvacion 51,179
37 Trento 51,179
38 Cuevas 51,179
39 Basa 51,179
40 Bunawan 50,999
41 Punta 46,382
42 Culit 46,382
43 Kinabhangan 46,382
44 Hinatuan 44,475
45 Tidman 44,475
46 Loyola 44,475
47 Bigaan 44,475
48 Loreto 43,761
49 Veruela 43,085
50 Sinubong 43,085
51 San Miguel 41,942
52 Tagbina 41,157
53 Tago 40,097
54 Gamut 40,097
55 Claver 39,882
56 Talacogon 37,744
57 Causwagan 37,744
58 San Luis 36,264
59 Kauswagan 36,264
60 Lingig 35,203
61 Cantilan 34,233
62 Lianga 34,213
63 Jagupit 33,877
64 Sibagat 33,271
65 Tungao 32,402
66 Placer 30,442
67 Mainit 29,205
68 Socorro 28,436
69 Basilisa 27,238
70 Tubay 26,463
71 Santa Ana 26,463
72 Jabonga 25,937
73 Bangonay 25,937
74 Panikian 25,672
75 Carrascal 25,672
76 Adlay 25,672
77 General Luna 25,208
78 Santa Josefa 24,667
79 Nasipit 23,304
80 Tagcatong 23,304
81 Gigaquit 22,949
82 Magallanes 22,780
83 Lombocan 22,780
84 Caloc-an 22,780
85 Kitcharao 22,671
86 Aras-asan 22,305
87 Cagwait 22,305
88 Bacolod 22,305
89 Libas 20,786
90 Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte 20,786
91 Marihatag 19,730
92 Malimono 19,442
93 Cagdianao 18,679
94 Tagana-an 18,158
95 Capalayan 18,158
96 San Jose 18,157
97 Libjo 18,157
98 Tigao 18,023
99 Cortes 18,023
100 Burgos 18,023

The largest cities in Caraga represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Libertad leads with a population of 385,530, followed by Butuan and Basag. 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. 13 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. Libertad's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 13 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 43,085 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,511,256.

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