Mahayag Population 2026

Mahayag has a population of 17,144, making it the #484 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Zamboanga Peninsula. It is about 180× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

17,144

Rank in Philippines

#484

Coordinates

8.12°N, 123.45°E

~28 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

770 km

478 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zamboanga Peninsula

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Zamboanga	1,018,849	#8
Pagadian	206,483	#72
Muricay	132,094	#102
Dipolog	93,549	#156
Dapitan	87,699	#172
Siocon	51,239	#276
Recodo	42,788	#307
Molave	21,088	#442

Cities near Mahayag

Molave21,088 people · ~6 km away
Muricay132,094 people · ~33 km away
Pagadian206,483 people · ~33 km away
Tangub29,721 people · ~34 km away
Tubod50,395 people · ~39 km away
Ozamiz City93,082 people · ~44 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mahayag?

Mahayag has a population of 17,144 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #484 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Mahayag in?

Mahayag is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.

Is Mahayag the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 770 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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