Dumaguete Population 2026
Dumaguete has a population of 113,541, making it the #132 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 27× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
113,541
Rank in Philippines
#132
Coordinates
9.31°N, 123.31°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
641 km
398 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 |
| Daanbantayan | 95,080 | #155 |
Cities near Dumaguete
FAQ
What is the population of Dumaguete?
Dumaguete has a population of 113,541 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #132 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Dumaguete in?
Dumaguete is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Is Dumaguete the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 641 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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