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Smallest Cities in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Philippines

1 Manlucahoc 06 5,004
2 Calolbon 05 5,005
3 Sirib 11 5,008
4 Bato 11 5,008
5 Bacon 05 5,010
6 Antipolo 05 5,018
7 Sulit 12 5,019
8 Calubcub Dos 40 5,019
9 Lantapan 10 5,021
10 Batobalane 05 5,025
11 Arteche 08 5,025
12 San Pedro 06 5,026
13 Valencia 07 5,027
14 Santo Domingo 05 5,031
15 Gansing 12 5,031
16 San Juan 03 5,034
17 Ivisan 06 5,036
18 Sinilian First 03 5,040
19 Tiaong 40 5,044
20 Santo Domingo 03 5,045
21 Tayaman 41 5,050
22 San Miguel 10 5,054
23 Balibago 03 5,057
24 San Gabriel 05 5,065
25 Tumcon Ilawod 06 5,067
26 Simod 11 5,068
27 Kipalbig 12 5,070
28 Saguing 12 5,073
29 Tabina 09 5,074
30 Ipilan 41 5,076
31 Kibawe 10 5,081
32 Bayanga 14 5,087
33 Catablan 01 5,091
34 Bacong 07 5,091
35 Dayap 40 5,092
36 Pandan 05 5,093
37 Umiray 03 5,096
38 Aras-asan 13 5,099
39 Camindangan 06 5,100
40 Maloh 07 5,105
41 Nagbalaye 07 5,108
42 Plaridel 06 5,110
43 Kauran 14 5,120
44 Alae 10 5,121
45 Llanera 03 5,121
46 Puloypuloy 12 5,130
47 Canturay 06 5,135
48 Santo Tomas 03 5,138
49 Murcia 03 5,138
50 Sabang 03 5,144
51 Baquero Norte 03 5,145
52 Bulata 06 5,151
53 Lagayan 15 5,154
54 Panitan 06 5,156
55 Conduaga 41 5,164
56 Tamontaka 12 5,166
57 Leon 06 5,172
58 Janagdong 40 5,174
59 Pantijan No 2 40 5,182
60 Dado 14 5,184
61 Bolong 09 5,188
62 San Andres 40 5,192
63 Tuban 11 5,194
64 Moog 10 5,197
65 Muñoz East 02 5,198
66 Mondragon 08 5,198
67 Entablado 03 5,202
68 Cumadcad 05 5,203
69 Hibaiyo 07 5,209
70 Libertad 5,210
71 Aga 40 5,218
72 La Union 11 5,221
73 Jones 02 5,227
74 Tartaro 03 5,231
75 Basud 05 5,232
76 Tapon 07 5,245
77 Pandasan 11 5,254
78 Esperanza 07 5,257
79 Giporlos 08 5,258
80 Sampao 12 5,259
81 Pangyan 12 5,261
82 Eraan 41 5,262
83 Vintar 01 5,263
84 Lapuyan 09 5,274
85 Tabuc Pontevedra 06 5,276
86 Ibabang Tayuman 40 5,276
87 La Granja 06 5,277
88 Calibutbut 03 5,282
89 Liwan 15 5,286
90 Sual 01 5,290
91 Litayan 14 5,294
92 Bacolod 10 5,294
93 Sanga-Sanga 14 5,295
94 Taysan 40 5,296
95 Janopol 40 5,297
96 Ligaya 03 5,299
97 Bien Unido 07 5,304
98 Infanta 40 5,321
99 La Libertad 11 5,324
100 Dorongan Punta 01 5,336

The smallest cities in Philippines (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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