Magsaysay Population 2026

Magsaysay has a population of 57,936, making it the #256 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Davao Region. It is about 53× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Magsaysay (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

57,936

Rank in Philippines

#256

Coordinates

6.77°N, 125.18°E

~102 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

985 km

612 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Davao Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Davao	1,848,947	#2
Magugpo Poblacion	233,254	#58
Panabo	211,242	#69
Malita	118,438	#119
Digos	116,122	#127
Mati	105,908	#144
Monkayo	96,405	#153
Maco	87,680	#173

Cities near Magsaysay

Bansalan21,391 people · ~4 km away
Digos116,122 people · ~19 km away
Kidapawan79,652 people · ~29 km away
Lambayong81,288 people · ~31 km away
Santa Maria16,758 people · ~40 km away
Buluan60,931 people · ~42 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Magsaysay?

Magsaysay has a population of 57,936 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #256 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Magsaysay in?

Magsaysay is located in Davao Region, Philippines.

Is Magsaysay the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 985 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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