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Largest Cities in Western Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Western Visayas

1 Iloilo 473,728
2 Bacolod City 454,898
3 Mansilingan 454,150
4 Kabankalan 210,893
5 Bago City 192,993
6 Roxas City 185,236
7 Cadiz 129,053
8 Himamaylan 117,286
9 Talisay 109,204
10 Escalante 97,050
11 Kalibo (poblacion) 89,127
12 Victorias 86,510
13 Binonga 83,980
14 Sipalay 73,847
15 Sagay 72,153
16 La Carlota 67,740
17 Enrique B. Magalona 64,290
18 Tinongan 62,146
19 Ualog 60,548
20 Estancia 54,882
21 Passi 42,794
22 Hinigaran 39,636
23 Binalbagan 38,587
24 Pandan 37,325
25 Manapla 34,312
26 Paraiso 30,494
27 Pulupandan 27,363
28 Maao 25,837
29 La Castellana 24,407
30 Asia 23,546
31 Taloc 20,409
32 Pacol 19,839
33 Suay 19,672
34 Sumag 18,752
35 Murcia 17,448
36 Isabela 15,897
37 Guiljungan 14,876
38 Belison 14,433
39 Eustaquio Lopez 14,408
40 Oton 14,395
41 Codcod 13,026
42 Toboso 13,006
43 Janiuay 12,896
44 Tigbauan 12,659
45 Balabag 12,296
46 Buluangan 12,249
47 Aguisan 11,798
48 Quezon 11,681
49 Barotac Nuevo 11,641
50 Trapiche 11,539
51 Luna 11,312
52 Tuyum 11,117
53 Guadalupe 11,053
54 Dao 10,743
55 Pototan 10,195
56 Inayauan 9,963
57 Pilar 9,957
58 Dancalan 9,863
59 San Enrique 9,818
60 Calatrava 9,489
61 Dos Hermanas 9,270
62 Payao 9,137
63 Palampas 9,037
64 Dumangas 8,959
65 Miagao 8,881
66 Cauayan 8,855
67 Ajuy 8,695
68 Santa Barbara 8,629
69 Barotac Viejo 8,611
70 Alicante 8,607
71 San Miguel 8,438
72 Jordan 8,255
73 Sagang 8,136
74 Bolanon 8,127
75 San Pablo 8,046
76 Miranda 8,040
77 Pontevedra 7,865
78 Camingawan 7,820
79 Minuyan 7,771
80 Colipapa 7,680
81 Carabalan 7,557
82 Bacuyangan 7,506
83 Guinticgan 7,452
84 Dulao 7,403
85 Antipolo 7,398
86 Alimodian 7,302
87 Sibalom 7,295
88 Mabini 7,270
89 President Roxas 7,240
90 Guimbal 7,232
91 Cabacungan 7,200
92 Nabulao 7,059
93 Tortosa 7,048
94 Lanot 6,928
95 Gibong 6,919
96 Minapasoc 6,885
97 Tiglauigan 6,848
98 Orong 6,772
99 Concepcion 6,769
100 Ilog 6,741

The largest cities in Western Visayas represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Iloilo leads with a population of 473,728, followed by Bacolod City and Mansilingan. 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. 06 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. Iloilo's population is larger than that of many small nations.
  • 2. 06 has 10 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 11,539 — larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,786,662.

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