Iligan City Population 2026
Iligan City has a population of 312,323, making it the #40 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Soccsksargen. Roughly 0.3% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
312,323
Rank in Philippines
#40
Coordinates
8.25°N, 124.40°E
~282 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
799 km
496 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Soccsksargen
Cities near Iligan City
- Iligan342,618 people · ~17 km away
- Mantampay265,032 people · ~22 km away
- Boroon15,490 people · ~26 km away
- Marawi City259,993 people · ~30 km away
- Balulang42,205 people · ~33 km away
- Cagayan de Oro741,617 people · ~38 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iligan City?
Iligan City has a population of 312,323 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #40 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Iligan City in?
Iligan City is located in Soccsksargen, Philippines.
Is Iligan City the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 799 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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