Laoang Population 2026
Laoang has a population of 16,725, making it the #488 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Eastern Visayas. It is about 184× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,725
Rank in Philippines
#488
Coordinates
12.57°N, 125.01°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
491 km
305 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | 259,353 | #52 |
| Ormoc | 238,545 | #56 |
| Panalanoy | 189,090 | #75 |
| Catbalogan | 107,896 | #141 |
| Catarman | 97,738 | #151 |
| Borongan | 71,431 | #205 |
| Calbayog City | 67,921 | #220 |
| Burauen | 54,635 | #266 |
Cities near Laoang
- Catarman97,738 people · ~42 km away
- Calbayog City67,921 people · ~72 km away
- Catbalogan107,896 people · ~89 km away
- Gubat61,095 people · ~104 km away
- Zumarraga16,279 people · ~105 km away
- Irosin20,716 people · ~108 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laoang?
Laoang has a population of 16,725 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #488 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Laoang in?
Laoang is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
Is Laoang the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 491 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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