Calabanga Population 2026

Calabanga has a population of 88,918, making it the #166 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

88,918

Rank in Philippines

#166

Coordinates

13.71°N, 123.21°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

260 km

161 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bicol Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Sorsogon	187,670	#77
Legaspi	179,481	#79
Naga	174,931	#81
Iriga City	115,306	#130
Polangui	89,176	#164
Daet	78,142	#192
Virac	75,135	#196
Libon	68,846	#216

Cities near Calabanga

Naga174,931 people · ~10 km away
Iriga City115,306 people · ~38 km away
Nabua25,687 people · ~38 km away
Buhi30,126 people · ~45 km away
Mercedes53,702 people · ~50 km away
Libon68,846 people · ~52 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Calabanga?

Calabanga has a population of 88,918 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #166 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Calabanga in?

Calabanga is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Calabanga the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 260 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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