Iloilo Population 2026
Iloilo has a population of 473,728, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Western Visayas. Roughly 0.4% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
473,728
Rank in Philippines
#23
Coordinates
10.70°N, 122.56°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
467 km
290 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Western Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod City | 454,898 | #26 |
| Mansilingan | 454,150 | #27 |
| Kabankalan | 210,893 | #70 |
| Bago City | 192,993 | #74 |
| Roxas City | 185,236 | #78 |
| Cadiz | 129,053 | #106 |
| Himamaylan | 117,286 | #123 |
| Talisay | 109,204 | #138 |
Cities near Iloilo
- Bago City192,993 people · ~35 km away
- Bacolod City454,898 people · ~42 km away
- Talisay109,204 people · ~44 km away
- Mansilingan454,150 people · ~46 km away
- Passi42,794 people · ~46 km away
- Himamaylan117,286 people · ~74 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Iloilo?
Iloilo has a population of 473,728 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Iloilo in?
Iloilo is located in Western Visayas, Philippines.
Is Iloilo the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 467 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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