Bago City Population 2026
Bago City has a population of 192,993, making it the #74 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Western Visayas. Roughly 0.2% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 16× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
192,993
Rank in Philippines
#74
Coordinates
10.53°N, 122.83°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
495 km
307 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Iloilo | 473,728 | #23 |
| Bacolod City | 454,898 | #26 |
| Mansilingan | 454,150 | #27 |
| Kabankalan | 210,893 | #70 |
| Roxas City | 185,236 | #78 |
| Cadiz | 129,053 | #106 |
| Himamaylan | 117,286 | #123 |
| Talisay | 109,204 | #138 |
Cities near Bago City
- Mansilingan454,150 people · ~19 km away
- Bacolod City454,898 people · ~20 km away
- Talisay109,204 people · ~27 km away
- Iloilo473,728 people · ~35 km away
- Canlaon44,851 people · ~46 km away
- Himamaylan117,286 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bago City?
Bago City has a population of 192,993 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #74 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Bago City in?
Bago City is located in Western Visayas, Philippines.
Is Bago City the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 495 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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