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Largest Cities in Northern Mindanao

Top 85 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Northern Mindanao

1 Cagayan de Oro 741,617
2 Iligan 342,618
3 Mantampay 265,032
4 NIA Valencia 223,620
5 Gingoog 138,895
6 Manolo Fortich 118,075
7 Quezon 114,521
8 Maramag 109,864
9 Ozamiz City 93,082
10 Don Carlos 73,592
11 Oroquieta 71,373
12 Mariano 70,516
13 Malaybalay 61,524
14 Impasugong 55,901
15 Tubod 50,395
16 Bugo 45,787
17 Tagoloan 30,390
18 Tangub 29,721
19 Nunungan 18,827
20 Jasaan 16,435
21 Boroon 15,490
22 Dologon 15,128
23 Agusan 14,756
24 Kalilangan 14,456
25 Dalipuga 14,242
26 Casisang 13,722
27 Maranding 13,694
28 Barra 12,442
29 Balingoan 11,896
30 Damilag 11,000
31 Halapitan 10,870
32 Mambajao 10,058
33 Initao 9,922
34 Balingasag 9,722
35 Kapatagan 9,664
36 Medina 9,201
37 Lagonglong 9,043
38 Lunao 8,995
39 Damulog 8,789
40 Langcangan 8,707
41 Kisolon 8,105
42 Molugan 8,043
43 Manticao 7,956
44 Lumbia 7,863
45 Talakag 7,860
46 Claveria 7,784
47 Mamungan 7,700
48 Villanueva 7,415
49 Sumpong 7,399
50 Lugait 7,370
51 Lurugan 7,336
52 Maigo 7,235
53 Clarin 7,125
54 Kadingilan 7,020
55 El Salvador 6,904
56 Kauswagan 6,851
57 Linamon 6,848
58 Calamba 6,738
59 Jimenez 6,662
60 Dagumba-an 6,635
61 Kibangay 6,539
62 Salawagan 6,508
63 Managok 6,477
64 Salay 6,428
65 San Luis 6,357
66 San Jose 6,345
67 Sultan Naga Dimaporo 6,000
68 Calabugao 5,982
69 Linabo 5,849
70 Santa Ana 5,770
71 Aglayan 5,761
72 Binuangan 5,754
73 Igpit 5,753
74 Libona 5,713
75 Imelda 5,640
76 Maria Cristina 5,540
77 Cabanglasan 5,423
78 Mailag 5,388
79 Sumilao 5,339
80 Bacolod 5,294
81 Moog 5,197
82 Alae 5,121
83 Kibawe 5,081
84 San Miguel 5,054
85 Lantapan 5,021

The largest cities in Northern Mindanao represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Cagayan de Oro leads with a population of 741,617, followed by Iligan and Mantampay. 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. 10 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. Cagayan de Oro's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 10 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 7,370 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,711,782.

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