Bais Population 2026
Bais has a population of 88,050, making it the #168 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
88,050
Rank in Philippines
#168
Coordinates
9.59°N, 123.12°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
604 km
375 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Cebu City | 965,332 | #9 |
| Lapu-Lapu City | 497,813 | #20 |
| Mandaue City | 331,320 | #39 |
| Toledo | 206,692 | #71 |
| Naga | 138,727 | #94 |
| Talisay | 133,148 | #101 |
| Bayawan | 126,744 | #109 |
| Dumaguete | 113,541 | #132 |
Cities near Bais
- Tanjay84,593 people · ~9 km away
- Dumaguete113,541 people · ~38 km away
- Bayawan126,744 people · ~43 km away
- Kabankalan210,893 people · ~55 km away
- Himamaylan117,286 people · ~63 km away
- Danao20,245 people · ~70 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bais?
Bais has a population of 88,050 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #168 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Bais in?
Bais is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Is Bais the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 604 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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