Cebu City Population 2026
Cebu City has a population of 965,332, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. Roughly 0.8% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 3.2× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
965,332
Rank in Philippines
#9
Coordinates
10.32°N, 123.89°E
~37 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
572 km
355 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Lapu-Lapu City | 497,813 | #20 |
| Mandaue City | 331,320 | #39 |
| Toledo | 206,692 | #71 |
| Naga | 138,727 | #94 |
| Talisay | 133,148 | #101 |
| Bayawan | 126,744 | #109 |
| Dumaguete | 113,541 | #132 |
| Daanbantayan | 95,080 | #155 |
Cities near Cebu City
- Mandaue City331,320 people · ~4 km away
- Lapu-Lapu City497,813 people · ~6 km away
- Talisay133,148 people · ~9 km away
- Naga138,727 people · ~19 km away
- Toledo206,692 people · ~28 km away
- Jetafe33,485 people · ~34 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cebu City?
Cebu City has a population of 965,332 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Cebu City in?
Cebu City is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Is Cebu City the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 572 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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