Cabanatuan City Population 2026
Cabanatuan City has a population of 343,672, making it the #37 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Luzon. Roughly 0.3% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 9.0× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
343,672
Rank in Philippines
#37
Coordinates
15.49°N, 120.97°E
~36 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
98 km
61 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Luzon
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Angeles City | 483,452 | #21 |
| Tarlac City | 401,892 | #31 |
| San Jose del Monte | 357,828 | #34 |
| Santol | 298,976 | #45 |
| Malolos | 269,809 | #48 |
| San Fernando | 251,248 | #53 |
| Meycauayan | 228,023 | #61 |
| Olongapo | 221,178 | #64 |
Cities near Cabanatuan City
- San Leonardo69,180 people · ~14 km away
- Gapan129,610 people · ~20 km away
- Bongabon69,376 people · ~25 km away
- Muñoz85,061 people · ~26 km away
- Concepcion178,549 people · ~38 km away
- Tarlac City401,892 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cabanatuan City?
Cabanatuan City has a population of 343,672 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #37 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Cabanatuan City in?
Cabanatuan City is located in Central Luzon, Philippines.
Is Cabanatuan City the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 98 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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