Danao Population 2026

Danao has a population of 20,245, making it the #449 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. It is about 152× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

20,245

Rank in Philippines

#449

Coordinates

9.55°N, 123.76°E

~9 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

637 km

396 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Central Visayas

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Cebu City	965,332	#9
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

Cities near Danao

Tagbilaran City86,411 people · ~15 km away
Dumaguete113,541 people · ~56 km away
Inabanga48,534 people · ~63 km away
Tanjay84,593 people · ~66 km away
Jagna32,566 people · ~68 km away
Bais88,050 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Danao?

Danao has a population of 20,245 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #449 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Danao in?

Danao is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.

Is Danao the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 637 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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