Largest Cities in National Capital Region

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — National Capital Region

1 Quezon City 3,084,270

2 Caloocan 1,712,945

3 Manila 1,600,000

4 Taguig 1,308,085

5 Pasig City 853,050

6 Valenzuela 725,173

7 Paranaque City 703,245

8 Las Piñas 615,549

9 Makati City 510,383

10 Marikina City 471,323

11 Mandaluyong City 465,902

12 Mandaluyong 425,000

13 Pasay 416,522

14 Malabon 365,525

15 Bagong Silang 261,729

16 Navotas 249,463

17 Commonwealth 215,034

18 San Juan 134,312

19 Santa Cruz 126,735

20 Bagong Silangan 106,886

21 Tanza 105,510

22 Banco Filipino Homes 92,752

23 Paco 79,839

24 Bagong Barrio 77,490

25 Port Area 72,605

26 Pateros 63,840

27 Upper Bicutan 47,397

28 Talipapa 39,244

29 Bel Air 36,007

30 Quiapo 32,236

31 Bagong Pagasa 29,389

32 Ayala Alabang 25,115

33 Binondo 20,491

34 Novaliches Proper 16,096

35 Calumpang 15,602

36 Project 6 12,595

37 Namayan 7,670

38 Bungad 7,014

The largest cities in National Capital Region represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Quezon City leads with a population of 3,084,270, followed by Caloocan and Manila. 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. NCR 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. Quezon City's population is larger than that of several U.S. states.
2. NCR has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 8,558,350.

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