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Largest Cities in Ilocos

Top 82 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Ilocos

1 Dagupan 171,271
2 Urdaneta 145,935
3 Bayambang 129,506
4 Laoag 112,117
5 Calasiao 100,686
6 Mangaldan 88,818
7 San Fernando 83,003
8 Bauang 77,670
9 Rosales 67,510
10 Villasis 65,086
11 Manaoag 59,115
12 Batac City 56,781
13 Lingayen 56,580
14 Vigan 48,545
15 Binmaley 44,026
16 Bantay 37,088
17 Tagudin 35,791
18 San Nicolas 34,237
19 Aringay 29,825
20 Agoo 28,972
21 Santa Maria 28,002
22 Guiset East 21,994
23 Santa Barbara 15,445
24 Domalanoan 15,108
25 Nibaliw Central 13,631
26 Payocpoc Sur 13,107
27 San Vicente 13,074
28 Urbiztondo 12,734
29 Mangatarem 12,392
30 Bugallon 12,033
31 Tayug 11,611
32 Candon 11,236
33 Salcedo 11,196
34 Mapandan 11,165
35 Bulog 11,103
36 Bangar 11,068
37 Suyo 10,943
38 San Jacinto 10,529
39 Alaminos 10,488
40 Galimuyod 10,263
41 Carmen 10,250
42 Aguilar 9,801
43 Bacarra 9,636
44 Quirino 9,460
45 Sison 9,256
46 Asingan 8,887
47 Alcala 8,883
48 Lepa 8,877
49 San Esteban 8,621
50 San Ildefonso 8,213
51 Binalonan 8,145
52 Banayoyo 7,953
53 Alilem 7,736
54 Nilombot 7,605
55 San Emilio 7,513
56 Nagsaing 7,482
57 Zaragoza 7,391
58 Carusucan 7,083
59 Subusub 6,887
60 Cabugao 6,874
61 Dingras 6,866
62 Puelay 6,854
63 Rimus 6,670
64 Paringao 6,570
65 Caramutan 6,524
66 Loqueb Este 6,141
67 Minien East 6,111
68 Magtaking 5,946
69 Natividad 5,828
70 Sarrat 5,822
71 Macalong 5,802
72 Lloren 5,800
73 Pasuquin 5,768
74 Tamayo 5,767
75 Bacag 5,509
76 Nagbukel 5,465
77 Dumpay 5,414
78 Domampot 5,340
79 Dorongan Punta 5,336
80 Sual 5,290
81 Vintar 5,263
82 Catablan 5,091

The largest cities in Ilocos represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Dagupan leads with a population of 171,271, followed by Urdaneta and Bayambang. 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. 01 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. Dagupan's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 01 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 8,213 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 659,515.

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