Largest Cities in Eastern Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Eastern Visayas 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.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
Highest Elevation Most Restaurants
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Largest Cities - Eastern Visayas

1 Tacloban 259,353
2 Panalanoy 259,353
3 Ormoc 238,545
4 Tugbong 238,545
5 San Juan 238,545
6 Masarayao 238,545
7 Margen 238,545
8 Liloan 238,545
9 Libertad 238,545
10 Lao 238,545
11 Ipil 238,545
12 San Policarpio 187,848
13 Calbayog City 187,848
14 Baybay 114,708
15 Palhi 114,708
16 Kilim 114,708
17 Hipasngo 114,708
18 Gabas 114,708
19 Catbalogan 107,896
20 Catarman 97,738
21 Maasin 85,486
22 Ibarra 85,486
23 Pasay 85,486
24 Palo 80,291
25 Pawing 80,291
26 Baras 80,291
27 Borongan 71,431
28 Maypangdan 71,431
29 Lalawigan 71,431
30 Balud 71,431
31 Hilongos 66,774
32 Lamak 66,774
33 Concepcion 66,774
34 Abuyog 61,854
35 Balocawehay 61,854
36 Laoang 60,980
37 Viga 60,980
38 Salvacion 60,980
39 Kananya 60,885
40 Valencia 60,885
41 Rizal 60,885
42 Naghalin 60,885
43 Lim-oo 60,885
44 Tanauan 60,212
45 Tolosa 60,212
46 Palompon 59,486
47 Alangalang 59,063
48 Basey 57,645
49 Guirang 57,645
50 Carigara 56,060
51 Guindapunan 56,060
52 Burauen 54,635
53 San Pedro 54,635
54 Guiuan 52,749
55 Dulag 50,728
56 Sogod 48,815
57 Balogo 47,333
58 Talisayan 47,333
59 Siguinon 47,333
60 Albuera 47,333
61 Matlang 46,858
62 Isabel 46,858
63 Bilwang 46,858
64 Bantiqui 46,858
65 Dolores 45,314
66 Dapdap 45,314
67 Jaro 44,643
68 Canhandugan 44,643
69 Mondragon 43,116
70 Nenita 43,116
71 Makiwalo 43,116
72 Bugko 43,116
73 Villaba 42,981
74 Ginabuyan 42,981
75 Santa Rita 42,397
76 Daram 41,932
77 Leyte 40,622
78 Palaroo 40,622
79 Consuegra 40,622
80 Butazon 40,622
81 Bato 39,275
82 Tabonoc 39,275
83 Anahawan 39,275
84 Las Navas 37,425
85 Gandara 36,826
86 Dagami 36,700
87 Oras 35,997
88 San Eduardo 35,997
89 Dao 35,997
90 Barugo 35,402
91 Wright 35,281
92 Tutubigan 35,281
93 Palapag 34,954
94 Pangpang 34,954
95 Capoocan 34,388
96 Pinamopoan 34,388
97 Limon 34,388
98 Culasian 34,388
99 Pambujan 34,174
100 Tabango 33,888

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 Panalanoy and Ormoc. 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 56,060 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,234,341.

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