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Smallest Cities in Northern Mindanao

Top 85 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Northern Mindanao

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

The smallest cities in Northern Mindanao (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Lantapan has a population of just 5,021. 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 5,021 residents, Lantapan 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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