Calbayog City Population 2026

Calbayog City has a population of 67,921, making it the #220 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Eastern Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 45× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,921

Rank in Philippines

#220

Coordinates

12.07°N, 124.60°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

482 km

299 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Eastern Visayas

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Tacloban	259,353	#52
Ormoc	238,545	#56
Panalanoy	189,090	#75
Catbalogan	107,896	#141
Catarman	97,738	#151
Borongan	71,431	#205
Burauen	54,635	#266
Inopacan	21,389	#438

Cities near Calbayog City

Catbalogan107,896 people · ~45 km away
Catarman97,738 people · ~48 km away
Zumarraga16,279 people · ~55 km away
Esperanza17,534 people · ~71 km away
Laoang16,725 people · ~72 km away
Irosin20,716 people · ~93 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Calbayog City?

Calbayog City has a population of 67,921 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #220 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Calbayog City in?

Calbayog City is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines.

Is Calbayog City the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 482 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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