Makati City Population 2026
Makati City has a population of 510,383, making it the #19 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in National Capital Region. Roughly 0.4% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 6.0× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
510,383
Rank in Philippines
#19
Coordinates
14.55°N, 121.03°E
~25 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
8 km
5 miles, straight line
Other big cities in National Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | 3,084,270 | #1 |
| Caloocan | 1,712,945 | #3 |
| Manila | 1,600,000 | #4 |
| Taguig | 1,308,085 | #5 |
| Pasig City | 853,050 | #11 |
| Valenzuela | 725,173 | #13 |
| Paranaque City | 703,245 | #15 |
| Las Piñas | 615,549 | #16 |
Cities near Makati City
- Mandaluyong425,000 people · ~3 km away
- Pasay416,522 people · ~4 km away
- Mandaluyong City465,902 people · ~4 km away
- Pasig City853,050 people · ~5 km away
- Taguig1,308,085 people · ~6 km away
- Paranaque City703,245 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Makati City?
Makati City has a population of 510,383 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #19 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Makati City in?
Makati City is located in National Capital Region, Philippines.
Is Makati City the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 8 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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