Largest Cities in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by largest cities

Best Philippines Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
Population & Density
Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities
Geography & Infrastructure
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Largest Cities - Philippines

1 Paco NCR 14,001,751
2 Project 6 NCR 3,084,270
3 Quezon City NCR 3,084,270
4 Manila NCR 1,902,590
5 Davao 11 1,848,947
6 Caloocan NCR 1,712,945
7 Taguig NCR 1,308,085
8 Malingao 12 1,121,974
9 Zamboanga 09 1,018,849
10 Pasig City NCR 853,050
11 Dasmariñas 40 744,511
12 Cagayan de Oro 10 741,617
13 Valenzuela NCR 725,173
14 Klinan 12 722,059
15 Conel 12 722,059
16 General Santos 12 722,059
17 Katangawan 12 722,059
18 Paranaque City NCR 703,245
19 San Jose del Monte 03 685,688
20 Bacoor 40 661,381
21 Mansilingan 06 624,787
22 Sumag 06 624,787
23 Las Piñas NCR 615,549
24 Biñan 40 584,479
25 Calamba 40 575,046
26 Mamatid 40 575,046
27 Tunasan 40 552,225
28 Lapu-Lapu City 07 497,813
29 Acli 03 483,452
30 Culubasa 03 483,452
31 Angeles City 03 483,452
32 Balibago 03 483,452
33 Calibutbut 03 483,452
34 Santol 03 483,452
35 Telabastagan 03 483,452
36 General Trias 40 482,453
37 Pasong Kawayan Primero 40 482,453
38 Imus 40 481,949
39 Iloilo 06 473,728
40 Jordan 06 473,728
41 Marikina City NCR 471,323
42 Mandaluyong NCR 465,902
43 Mandaluyong City NCR 465,902
44 Bacolod City 06 454,898
45 Rodriguez 40 451,383
46 Aplaya 40 430,920
47 Santa Rosa 40 430,920
48 San Pascual 03 401,892
49 Sinait 03 401,892
50 Tariji 03 401,892
51 Cut-cut Primero 03 401,892
52 San Manuel 03 401,892
53 Tarlac City 03 401,892
54 Taytay 40 397,111
55 Niugan NCR 389,929
56 Pangao 40 387,392
57 Lipa City 40 387,392
58 Cainta 40 386,321
59 Basag 13 385,530
60 Butuan 13 385,530
61 Libertad 13 385,530
62 Buldon 14 383,383
63 Katidtuan 14 383,383
64 Kulempang 14 383,383
65 Salimbao 12 383,383
66 Cotabato 14 383,383
67 Dalumangcob 14 383,383
68 Magliman 03 377,534
69 Del Pilar 03 377,534
70 San Fernando 03 377,534
71 Baguio 15 368,426
72 Digkilaan 12 368,132
73 Libertad 368,132
74 Iligan 10 368,132
75 Iligan City 12 368,132
76 Rogongon 12 368,132
77 Malabon NCR 365,525
78 Cabuyao 40 365,202
79 Mandaue City 07 364,482
80 Santa Clara 40 358,267
81 Santa Rita Aplaya 40 358,267
82 Batangas 40 358,267
83 San Pedro 40 348,968
84 Bangad 03 343,672
85 San Felipe Old 03 343,672
86 Cabanatuan City 03 343,672
87 Tanza 40 339,308
88 Halayhay 40 339,308
89 Navotas 40 321,281
90 Binangonan 40 321,281
91 Irahuan 41 316,384
92 Puerto Princesa 41 316,384
93 Lumil 40 313,145
94 Silang 40 313,145
95 Makati City NCR 309,770
96 Mabalacat City 03 306,594
97 San Pablo 40 300,166
98 Corocotan 11 300,042
99 Magugpo Poblacion 11 300,042
100 Lucena 40 280,331

The largest cities in Philippines represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Paco leads with a population of 14,001,751, followed by Project 6 and Quezon City. 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 7 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 7 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
  • 3. The 50th largest city still has a population of 401,892 - larger than most cities worldwide.
  • 4. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 23,921,828.

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