Cagayan de Oro Population 2026
Cagayan de Oro has a population of 741,617, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Northern Mindanao. Roughly 0.6% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 4.2× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
741,617
Rank in Philippines
#12
Coordinates
8.48°N, 124.65°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
789 km
490 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Northern Mindanao
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Iligan | 342,618 | #38 |
| Mantampay | 265,032 | #49 |
| NIA Valencia | 223,620 | #62 |
| Gingoog | 138,895 | #93 |
| Manolo Fortich | 118,075 | #121 |
| Quezon | 114,521 | #131 |
| Maramag | 109,864 | #137 |
| Ozamiz City | 93,082 | #157 |
Cities near Cagayan de Oro
- Balulang42,205 people · ~4 km away
- Bugo45,787 people · ~13 km away
- Manolo Fortich118,075 people · ~27 km away
- Iligan City312,323 people · ~38 km away
- Iligan342,618 people · ~53 km away
- Mantampay265,032 people · ~59 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cagayan de Oro?
Cagayan de Oro has a population of 741,617 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Cagayan de Oro in?
Cagayan de Oro is located in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Is Cagayan de Oro the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 789 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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