Largest Cities in Central Luzon

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities - Central Luzon

1 San Jose del Monte 685,688
2 Telabastagan 483,452
3 Santol 483,452
4 Calibutbut 483,452
5 Balibago 483,452
6 Angeles City 483,452
7 Culubasa 483,452
8 Acli 483,452
9 Tarlac City 401,892
10 San Manuel 401,892
11 Cut-cut Primero 401,892
12 Tariji 401,892
13 Sinait 401,892
14 San Pascual 401,892
15 San Fernando 377,534
16 Del Pilar 377,534
17 Magliman 377,534
18 Cabanatuan City 343,672
19 San Felipe Old 343,672
20 Bangad 343,672
21 Mabalacat City 306,594
22 Malolos 269,809
23 Olongapo 264,903
24 Subic Bay Freeport Zone 264,903
25 Marilao 263,507
26 Meycauayan 228,023
27 Lubao 190,355
28 Santa Teresa First 190,355
29 Calangain 190,355
30 Mexico 187,597
31 San Patricio 187,597
32 Laug 187,597
33 Pau 187,597
34 Tartaro 179,792
35 Sibul 179,792
36 San Miguel 179,792
37 Salapungan 179,792
38 Camias 179,792
39 Pinambaran 179,792
40 Masalipit 179,792
41 Calumpang 179,792
42 Bulualto 179,792
43 Batasan Bata 179,792
44 Santa Monica 178,549
45 Concepcion 178,549
46 Tinang 178,549
47 Santo Niño 178,549
48 Mabilog 178,549
49 Cafe 178,549
50 Balutu 178,549
51 Almendras 178,549
52 Culianin 174,194
53 Baliuag 174,194
54 Pandi 162,725
55 Manatal 162,725
56 Bagong Barrio 162,725
57 Capas 162,724
58 Talaga 162,724
59 Calingcuan 162,724
60 Tayabo 156,714
61 Estrella 156,714
62 Mariveles 156,200
63 Guyong 155,391
64 Arayat 150,949
65 San Mateo 150,949
66 Candating 150,949
67 Sapol 148,558
68 San Vincente 148,558
69 Bayanan 148,558
70 Bocaue 147,755
71 Pulung Santol 147,551
72 Porac 147,551
73 Manibaug Pasig 147,551
74 Babo-Pangulo 147,551
75 Dolores 147,551
76 Balas 147,551
77 Pulungmasle 146,095
78 Maquiapo 146,095
79 Floridablanca 146,095
80 Del Carmen 146,095
81 Calantas 146,095
82 Norzagaray 140,697
83 Bituñgol 140,697
84 Guagua 137,948
85 Mabini 137,444
86 Talavera 137,444
87 San Ricardo 137,444
88 Tabacao 137,444
89 San Fabian 137,444
90 San Carlos 137,444
91 Buliran 137,444
92 Hagonoy 136,673
93 Pandacaqui 133,883
94 Magalang 133,883
95 Cauayan 133,883
96 Tal I Mun Doc 133,883
97 San Roque 133,883
98 Panlinlang 133,883
99 Buensuseso 133,883
100 Arenas 133,883

The largest cities in Central Luzon represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. San Jose del Monte leads with a population of 685,688, followed by Telabastagan and Santol. 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. 03 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. San Jose del Monte's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 03 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 178,549 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,619,496.

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