Bayawan Population 2026
Bayawan has a population of 126,744, making it the #109 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
126,744
Rank in Philippines
#109
Coordinates
9.36°N, 122.80°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
615 km
382 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 |
| Dumaguete | 113,541 | #132 |
| Daanbantayan | 95,080 | #155 |
Cities near Bayawan
- Tanjay84,593 people · ~42 km away
- Bais88,050 people · ~43 km away
- Dumaguete113,541 people · ~56 km away
- Kabankalan210,893 people · ~69 km away
- Himamaylan117,286 people · ~82 km away
- Dapitan87,699 people · ~104 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bayawan?
Bayawan has a population of 126,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #109 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Bayawan in?
Bayawan is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Is Bayawan the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 615 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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