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Largest Cities in Eastern Visayas

Top 63 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Eastern Visayas

1 Tacloban 259,353
2 Ormoc 238,545
3 Panalanoy 189,090
4 Catbalogan 107,896
5 Catarman 97,738
6 Borongan 71,431
7 Calbayog City 67,921
8 Burauen 54,635
9 Inopacan 21,389
10 Maasin 18,313
11 Baybay 17,668
12 Palo 17,534
13 Carigara 17,495
14 Laoang 16,725
15 Tanauan 16,567
16 Zumarraga 16,279
17 Abuyog 15,632
18 Naval 12,217
19 Palompon 12,087
20 Rosario 11,726
21 Padre Burgos 11,515
22 Guiuan 11,041
23 Pintuyan 10,930
24 Pambujan 10,812
25 San Ricardo 10,385
26 Dulag 10,151
27 Bato 9,952
28 Dolores 9,274
29 Tagapul-an 9,139
30 Gamay 9,125
31 Oras 9,022
32 San Antonio 8,904
33 Isabel 8,597
34 Almagro 8,571
35 Capoocan 8,473
36 Palapag 8,342
37 Sogod 8,303
38 Alangalang 8,096
39 Pagsanghan 8,024
40 Jaro 7,935
41 Llorente 7,908
42 Basey 7,844
43 Kananya 7,647
44 Allen 7,502
45 Hilongos 7,329
46 Leyte 7,223
47 Balogo 6,704
48 Barugo 6,655
49 Caibiran 6,462
50 Babatngon 6,237
51 Culaba 6,231
52 Maripipi 6,070
53 Can-Avid 5,928
54 Matlang 5,840
55 Alegria 5,811
56 Tabango 5,806
57 Kampokpok 5,688
58 San Policarpio 5,616
59 Balangiga 5,592
60 Maydolong 5,492
61 Giporlos 5,258
62 Mondragon 5,198
63 Arteche 5,025

The largest cities in Eastern Visayas represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Tacloban leads with a population of 259,353, followed by Ormoc and Panalanoy. 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. 08 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. Tacloban's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 08 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 6,237 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 892,622.

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