Smallest Cities in Western Visayas

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Western Visayas

1 Manlucahoc 5,004
2 Bulata 5,151
3 Semirara 5,470
4 Bato 5,665
5 Bugang 6,000
6 Tabu 6,143
7 Biao 6,559
8 Minapasoc 6,885
9 Lanot 6,928
10 Dulao 7,403
11 Colipapa 7,680
12 Minuyan 7,771
13 Camingawan 7,820
14 Inayauan 9,963
15 San Pedro 14,433
16 Belison 14,433
17 Bingawan 16,247
18 Duran 16,247
19 Asturga 18,293
20 Gibato 18,293
21 San Rafael 18,293
22 Libertad 18,685
23 Union 18,685
24 Rosario 19,043
25 Polo 19,043
26 Madalag 19,043
27 Bacalan 19,365
28 Abiera 19,365
29 Idio 19,365
30 Sebaste 19,365
31 Buruanga 19,878
32 Caningay 22,083
33 Candoni 22,083
34 Binon-an 22,174
35 Batad 22,174
36 Magdalena 22,713
37 Anini-y 22,713
38 Tubungan 23,083
39 Calaya 23,787
40 Oracon 23,787
41 Panayacan 24,004
42 Tangalan 24,004
43 Mina 24,145
44 San Enrique 24,424
45 Kabilauan 24,785
46 Lucena 24,785
47 Jamabalod 24,785
48 Barbaza 24,925
49 Malinao 24,971
50 Maao 25,837
51 Lupo 26,181
52 Manup 26,181
53 Odiong 26,181
54 Altavas 26,181
55 Badiangan 27,088
56 Binabaan 27,088
57 Lonoy 27,377
58 Damayan 27,377
59 Bilao 27,377
60 Sapian 27,377
61 Dapdapan 27,377
62 Pasil 27,852
63 Zarraga 27,852
64 Guisijan 28,177
65 Lawa-an 28,177
66 Kumalisquis 28,231
67 Prosperidad 28,231
68 New Pandanon 28,231
69 Codcod 28,231
70 Igmaya-an 28,231
71 Libacao 28,525
72 Masonogan 28,650
73 Manjoy 28,650
74 Cuartero 28,650
75 San Francisco 29,608
76 Tibiao 29,608
77 Malabor 29,608
78 Cabano 30,266
79 Calizo 30,310
80 Cortez 30,310
81 Aranas Sur 30,310
82 Arcangel 30,310
83 Lalab 30,310
84 Feliciano 30,310
85 Morales 30,310
86 Balete 30,310
87 Paraiso 30,494
88 Anilao 30,612
89 Cayanguan 30,650
90 Makato 30,650
91 Dumalag 30,872
92 Santa Angel 30,872
93 Consolacion 30,872
94 San Antonio 31,093
95 San Miguel 31,093
96 Jibao-an 31,093
97 Pulupandan 31,942
98 Banga 31,942
99 Hipona 32,436
100 Binantocan 32,436

The smallest cities in Western Visayas (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Manlucahoc has a population of just 5,004. 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 5,004 residents, Manlucahoc 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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