Davao Population 2026
Davao has a population of 1,848,947, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Davao Region. Roughly 1.6% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 1.7× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,848,947
Rank in Philippines
#2
Coordinates
7.07°N, 125.61°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
978 km
607 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Davao Region
Cities near Davao
- Samal43,526 people · ~11 km away
- Panabo211,242 people · ~27 km away
- Cabayangan16,539 people · ~39 km away
- Maco87,680 people · ~42 km away
- Digos116,122 people · ~46 km away
- Magugpo Poblacion233,254 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Davao?
Davao has a population of 1,848,947 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Davao in?
Davao is located in Davao Region, Philippines.
Is Davao the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 978 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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