Bongao Population 2026

Bongao has a population of 26,518, making it the #394 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is about 116× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bongao (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

26,518

Rank in Philippines

#394

Coordinates

5.03°N, 119.77°E

~3 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

1,073 km

666 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Budta	1,273,715	#6
Cotabato	383,383	#32
Marawi City	259,993	#51
Sultan Kudarat	124,965	#110
Dinaig	116,768	#126
Jolo	101,002	#147
City of Isabela	67,336	#225
Buluan	60,931	#244

Cities near Bongao

Sitangkai17,200 people · ~58 km away
Jolo101,002 people · ~177 km away
Mapun29,218 people · ~257 km away
Maluso31,374 people · ~287 km away
City of Isabela67,336 people · ~306 km away
Al-Barka23,736 people · ~311 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bongao?

Bongao has a population of 26,518 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #394 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Bongao in?

Bongao is located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.

Is Bongao the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 1,073 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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