Largest Cities in Davao Region

Top 70 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Davao Region

1 Davao 1,848,947

2 Magugpo Poblacion 233,254

3 Panabo 211,242

4 Malita 118,438

5 Digos 116,122

6 Mati 105,908

7 Monkayo 96,405

8 Maco 87,680

9 Lupon 68,717

10 Magsaysay 57,936

11 Samal 43,526

12 Compostela 42,563

13 Bansalan 21,391

14 New Corella 20,574

15 Manay 20,336

16 San Mariano 18,668

17 Santa Maria 16,758

18 Nabunturan 16,671

19 Cabayangan 16,539

20 New Visayas 14,758

21 Caburan 12,618

22 Guihing Proper 12,466

23 Biao 12,043

24 Cambanugoy 11,693

25 Padada 11,439

26 Cabinuangan 10,776

27 Astorga 10,712

28 Montevista 10,147

29 Baganga 10,106

30 Carmen 9,833

31 Batobato 9,714

32 Santo Niño 9,611

33 Andop 9,095

34 Corocotan 9,025

35 Sibulan 9,021

36 Sampao 8,648

37 Lasang 8,318

38 Tamugan 8,291

39 Gupitan 8,235

40 Alejal 8,075

41 Talagutong 7,983

42 Sigaboy 7,981

43 Tubod 7,871

44 Tibanbang 7,838

45 Magnaga 7,644

46 Wañgan 7,621

47 Sarangani 7,506

48 Hagonoy 7,409

49 Baracatan 7,298

50 Matanao 7,171

51 Taytayan 6,894

52 Coronon 6,854

53 Cateel 6,624

54 Sulop 6,582

55 Cuambog 6,383

56 Basiawan 6,351

57 San Ignacio 6,300

58 Malalag 6,180

59 Manat 6,148

60 Magatos 5,770

61 Tamayong 5,717

62 Kinablangan 5,423

63 Inawayan 5,345

64 La Libertad 5,324

65 Pandasan 5,254

66 La Union 5,221

67 Tuban 5,194

68 Simod 5,068

69 Sirib 5,008

70 Bato 5,008

The largest cities in Davao Region represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Davao leads with a population of 1,848,947, followed by Magugpo Poblacion and Panabo. 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. 11 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. Davao's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. 11 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,171 — larger than most cities worldwide.
4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 2,528,003.

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