Smallest Cities in Central Luzon

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities - Central Luzon

1 Umiray 5,096
2 Santo Tomas 5,138
3 Murcia 5,138
4 Baquero Norte 5,145
5 Ligaya 5,299
6 Mapalacsiao 5,419
7 Sulucan 5,703
8 Cabcaben 7,665
9 Santa Lucia 8,642
10 Estacion 12,865
11 Anao 12,865
12 San Clemente 13,781
13 Salcedo 14,894
14 Nampicuan 15,297
15 Malanday 19,060
16 Loma de Gato 21,990
17 Pance 23,808
18 Ramos 23,808
19 Pio 24,345
20 Maloma 26,081
21 Poblacion, San Felipe 26,081
22 Talugtug 26,469
23 Baloy 26,469
24 Sampaloc 26,469
25 Villa Isla 26,469
26 Estipona 27,017
27 Pura 27,017
28 Dingalan 29,286
29 Cabog 29,286
30 Cabangan 29,334
31 San Casimiro 29,590
32 Matayumtayum 29,590
33 Licab 29,590
34 San Cristobal 29,590
35 Lanat 29,693
36 San Felipe 29,693
37 Pulong Sampalok 30,064
38 Akle 30,064
39 Doña Remedios Trinidad 30,064
40 Maasim 30,064
41 Paitan Norte 30,678
42 Sasmuan 32,081
43 Malusac 32,081
44 San Narciso 32,180
45 Taltal 32,182
46 Malabon 32,182
47 Bani 32,182
48 Lucapon 32,182
49 Uacon 32,182
50 Pantabangan 32,694
51 Bagac 32,799
52 Banawang 32,799
53 Saysain 32,799
54 Peñaranda 33,043
55 Bobon Second 34,091
56 Mamonit 34,091
57 Mayantoc 34,091
58 Bacsay 34,091
59 Sabang 37,024
60 Morong 37,024
61 San Antonio 38,617
62 Beddeng 38,617
63 San Marcelino 39,542
64 Santa Fe 39,542
65 Antipolo 40,185
66 Sagana 40,185
67 Laur 40,185
68 Siclong 40,185
69 Gabaldon 40,223
70 Samal 40,843
71 Quezon 42,621
72 San Roque Dau First 42,915
73 San Agustin 42,915
74 San Basilio 42,915
75 Padapada 43,185
76 Villa Aglipay 43,185
77 Moriones 43,185
78 Mababanaba 43,185
79 Palauig 43,250
80 Bulawin 43,250
81 Lipay 43,250
82 Salaza 43,250
83 Liozon 43,250
84 Digdig 43,694
85 Conversion 43,694
86 Puncan 43,694
87 Carranglan 43,694
88 Piñahan 43,779
89 General Mamerto Natividad 43,779
90 Santo Domingo 44,376
91 Llanera 44,620
92 Bicos 44,620
93 Suklayin 44,684
94 Baler 44,684
95 Abucay 44,846
96 Maria Aurora 45,972
97 Pilar 47,107
98 Parista 47,175
99 Lupao 47,175
100 Salvacion I 47,175

The smallest cities in Central Luzon (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Umiray has a population of just 5,096. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,096 residents, Umiray is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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