Cotabato Population 2026
Cotabato has a population of 383,383, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Roughly 0.3% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 8.0× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
383,383
Rank in Philippines
#32
Coordinates
7.22°N, 124.25°E
~7 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
895 km
556 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Budta | 1,273,715 | #6 |
| Marawi City | 259,993 | #51 |
| Sultan Kudarat | 124,965 | #110 |
| Dinaig | 116,768 | #126 |
| Jolo | 101,002 | #147 |
| City of Isabela | 67,336 | #225 |
| Buluan | 60,931 | #244 |
| Parang | 44,930 | #297 |
Cities near Cotabato
- Sultan Kudarat124,965 people · ~1 km away
- Dinaig116,768 people · ~7 km away
- Parang44,930 people · ~17 km away
- Pagaluñgan31,052 people · ~17 km away
- Budta1,273,715 people · ~21 km away
- Malingao1,121,974 people · ~26 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Cotabato?
Cotabato has a population of 383,383 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Cotabato in?
Cotabato is located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.
Is Cotabato the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 895 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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