Cainta Population 2026
Cainta has a population of 283,172, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Calabarzon. Roughly 0.2% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
283,172
Rank in Philippines
#46
Coordinates
14.58°N, 121.12°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
15 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Calabarzon
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Antipolo | 913,712 | #10 |
| Calamba | 575,046 | #17 |
| Muntinlupa | 552,225 | #18 |
| Imus | 481,949 | #22 |
| Dasmariñas | 441,876 | #28 |
| Bacoor | 356,974 | #35 |
| San Pedro | 348,968 | #36 |
| Cabuyao | 308,745 | #42 |
Cities near Cainta
- Taytay231,460 people · ~2 km away
- Antipolo913,712 people · ~5 km away
- Pasig City853,050 people · ~7 km away
- Taguig1,308,085 people · ~8 km away
- Marikina City471,323 people · ~8 km away
- Mandaluyong City465,902 people · ~9 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cainta?
Cainta has a population of 283,172 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Cainta in?
Cainta is located in Calabarzon, Philippines.
Is Cainta the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 15 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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