Smallest Cities in Philippines

Top 100 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities - Philippines

1 Manlucahoc 06 5,004
2 Sirib 11 5,008
3 Bato 11 5,008
4 San Miguel 10 5,054
5 Simod 11 5,068
6 Umiray 03 5,096
7 Tangnan 07 5,107
8 Tabalong 07 5,107
9 San Agustin 07 5,107
10 Calatugas 41 5,110
11 Tiniguiban 41 5,125
12 Songculan 07 5,127
13 Catarman 07 5,130
14 Santo Tomas 03 5,138
15 Murcia 03 5,138
16 Madridejos 07 5,141
17 Baquero Norte 03 5,145
18 Bulata 06 5,151
19 Lagayan 15 5,154
20 Bolong 09 5,188
21 Hibaiyo 07 5,209
22 Pangyan 12 5,261
23 Litayan 14 5,294
24 Sanga-Sanga 14 5,295
25 Ligaya 03 5,299
26 Inawayan 11 5,345
27 Nagbukel 01 5,370
28 Monamon 15 5,371
29 Mailag 10 5,388
30 Tabuan 07 5,390
31 Tajao 07 5,394
32 Bantilan 40 5,406
33 Mapalacsiao 03 5,419
34 Kinablangan 11 5,423
35 Maslog 08 5,438
36 Talisayan 09 5,445
37 Semirara 06 5,470
38 Tigpalay 09 5,480
39 Kabac 07 5,487
40 Maria Cristina 10 5,540
41 Bato 06 5,665
42 Villaviciosa 15 5,674
43 Sulucan 03 5,703
44 Tamayong 11 5,717
45 Pansoy 40 5,728
46 Guisguis 40 5,741
47 Glad 12 5,746
48 Bitin 40 5,758
49 Aglayan 10 5,761
50 Gulod 40 5,764
51 Maricaban 07 5,771
52 Pantay Na Matanda 40 5,791
53 Macalong 01 5,802
54 Tarusan 41 5,825
55 Tagbita 41 5,875
56 San Benito 13 5,880
57 Culianan 09 5,915
58 Magtaking 01 5,946
59 Patao 07 5,963
60 San Quintin 15 5,963
61 Baud 07 5,963
62 Calabugao 10 5,982
63 Bugang 06 6,000
64 Sinamar 02 6,012
65 Bantayan 07 6,022
66 Sulangan 07 6,022
67 Maripipi 08 6,070
68 Nailong 07 6,093
69 Buenavista 09 6,131
70 Baclayon 07 6,132
71 Tabu 06 6,143
72 Logon 07 6,257
73 Tongouson 14 6,267
74 Besao 15 6,315
75 Bantay 15 6,328
76 Conduaga 41 6,330
77 Jose Rizal 41 6,330
78 San Luis 10 6,357
79 Luba 15 6,402
80 Cambuga 40 6,432
81 Bagong Bayan II-A 40 6,471
82 Mantalongon 07 6,517
83 Kibangay 10 6,539
84 Biao 06 6,559
85 Bau 12 6,672
86 Binubusan 40 6,714
87 Bunguiao 09 6,728
88 Cabacao 41 6,767
89 Curuan 09 6,775
90 Guinisiliban 10 6,827
91 Sagpon 05 6,849
92 Pantao 05 6,864
93 Minapasoc 06 6,885
94 Lanot 06 6,928
95 Linabo 10 6,933
96 Enrique Villanueva 07 6,965
97 Peñarrubia 15 7,003
98 Bungad NCR 7,014
99 Sikatuna 07 7,031
100 Cagayancillo 41 7,164

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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