Largest Cities in National Capital Region

Top 39 cities ranked by largest cities

Largest Cities - National Capital Region

1 Paco 14,001,751
2 Quezon City 3,084,270
3 Project 6 3,084,270
4 Manila 1,902,590
5 Caloocan 1,712,945
6 Taguig 1,308,085
7 Pasig City 853,050
8 Valenzuela 725,173
9 Paranaque City 703,245
10 Las Piñas 615,549
11 Marikina City 471,323
12 Mandaluyong City 465,902
13 Mandaluyong 465,902
14 Niugan 389,929
15 Malabon 365,525
16 Makati City 309,770
17 Bagong Silang 261,729
18 Navotas 252,878
19 Commonwealth 215,034
20 San Juan 134,312
21 Bagong Silangan 106,886
22 Tanza 105,510
24 Pateros 63,840
25 Port Area 57,405
26 Upper Bicutan 47,397
27 Talipapa 39,244
28 Bel Air 36,007
29 Pasay 33,850
30 Santa Cruz 32,236
31 Quiapo 32,236
32 Bagong Pagasa 29,389
33 Ayala Alabang 25,115
35 Binondo 23,935
36 Bagong Barrio 22,960
37 Novaliches Proper 16,096
38 Calumpang 15,602
39 Bungad 7,014

The largest cities in National Capital Region represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Paco leads with a population of 14,001,751, followed by Quezon City and Project 6. 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. Paco's population is larger than that of more than 30 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 23,785,826.

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