Caloocan Population 2026
Caloocan has a population of 1,712,945, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in National Capital Region. Roughly 1.5% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 1.8× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,712,945
Rank in Philippines
#3
Coordinates
14.65°N, 120.97°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
5 km
3 miles, straight line
Other big cities in National Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | 3,084,270 | #1 |
| Manila | 1,600,000 | #4 |
| Taguig | 1,308,085 | #5 |
| Pasig City | 853,050 | #11 |
| Valenzuela | 725,173 | #13 |
| Paranaque City | 703,245 | #15 |
| Las Piñas | 615,549 | #16 |
| Makati City | 510,383 | #19 |
Cities near Caloocan
- Navotas249,463 people · ~3 km away
- Malabon365,525 people · ~4 km away
- Manila1,600,000 people · ~5 km away
- Valenzuela725,173 people · ~6 km away
- Quezon City3,084,270 people · ~9 km away
- Meycauayan228,023 people · ~10 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Caloocan?
Caloocan has a population of 1,712,945 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Caloocan in?
Caloocan is located in National Capital Region, Philippines.
Is Caloocan the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 5 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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