Maco Population 2026
Maco has a population of 87,680, making it the #173 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Davao Region. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,680
Rank in Philippines
#173
Coordinates
7.36°N, 125.86°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
965 km
599 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Davao Region
Cities near Maco
- Magugpo Poblacion233,254 people · ~11 km away
- Cabayangan16,539 people · ~14 km away
- Panabo211,242 people · ~20 km away
- San Mariano18,668 people · ~22 km away
- New Corella20,574 people · ~25 km away
- Nabunturan16,671 people · ~30 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Maco?
Maco has a population of 87,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #173 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Maco in?
Maco is located in Davao Region, Philippines.
Is Maco the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 965 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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