Dipolog Population 2026

Dipolog has a population of 93,549, making it the #156 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Zamboanga Peninsula. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 33× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

93,549

Rank in Philippines

#156

Coordinates

8.57°N, 123.33°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

719 km

446 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
Dapitan	87,699	#172
Siocon	51,239	#276
Recodo	42,788	#307
Molave	21,088	#442
Ipil	19,195	#459

Cities near Dipolog

Dapitan87,699 people · ~14 km away
Mahayag17,144 people · ~51 km away
Oroquieta71,373 people · ~52 km away
Molave21,088 people · ~56 km away
Tangub29,721 people · ~72 km away
Ozamiz City93,082 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dipolog?

Dipolog has a population of 93,549 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #156 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Dipolog in?

Dipolog is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.

Is Dipolog the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 719 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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