Butuan Population 2026
Butuan has a population of 309,709, making it the #41 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Caraga. Roughly 0.3% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 10.0× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
309,709
Rank in Philippines
#41
Coordinates
8.95°N, 125.54°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
801 km
497 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Caraga
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Libertad | 250,353 | #54 |
| Bayugan | 110,313 | #136 |
| Bislig | 99,872 | #149 |
| Prosperidad | 90,162 | #161 |
| Surigao | 87,832 | #170 |
| San Francisco | 79,718 | #188 |
| Buenavista | 70,691 | #207 |
| Bunawan | 50,999 | #277 |
Cities near Butuan
- Libertad250,353 people · ~5 km away
- Buenavista70,691 people · ~15 km away
- Cabadbaran31,114 people · ~19 km away
- Bayugan110,313 people · ~33 km away
- Mariano70,516 people · ~49 km away
- Gingoog138,895 people · ~51 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Butuan?
Butuan has a population of 309,709 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #41 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Butuan in?
Butuan is located in Caraga, Philippines.
Is Butuan the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 801 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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