Dapitan Population 2026

Dapitan has a population of 87,699, making it the #172 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Zamboanga Peninsula. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

87,699

Rank in Philippines

#172

Coordinates

8.66°N, 123.42°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

713 km

443 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zamboanga Peninsula

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Zamboanga	1,018,849	#8
Pagadian	206,483	#72
Muricay	132,094	#102
Dipolog	93,549	#156
Siocon	51,239	#276
Recodo	42,788	#307
Molave	21,088	#442
Ipil	19,195	#459

Cities near Dapitan

Dipolog93,549 people · ~14 km away
Oroquieta71,373 people · ~46 km away
Mahayag17,144 people · ~60 km away
Molave21,088 people · ~64 km away
Ozamiz City93,082 people · ~73 km away
Dumaguete113,541 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dapitan?

Dapitan has a population of 87,699 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #172 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Dapitan in?

Dapitan is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.

Is Dapitan the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 713 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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