General Santos Population 2026
General Santos has a population of 722,059, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Soccsksargen. Roughly 0.6% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
722,059
Rank in Philippines
#14
Coordinates
6.11°N, 125.17°E
~22 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
1,049 km
651 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Soccsksargen
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FAQ
What is the population of General Santos?
General Santos has a population of 722,059 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is General Santos in?
General Santos is located in Soccsksargen, Philippines.
Is General Santos the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 1,049 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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