Malingao Population 2026
Malingao has a population of 1,121,974, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Soccsksargen. Roughly 1.0% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 2.7× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,121,974
Rank in Philippines
#7
Coordinates
7.16°N, 124.47°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
911 km
566 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Soccsksargen
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos | 722,059 | #14 |
| Iligan City | 312,323 | #40 |
| Koronadal | 201,844 | #73 |
| Midsayap | 117,365 | #122 |
| Tacurong | 116,945 | #125 |
| Isulan | 101,455 | #146 |
| Banga | 91,536 | #158 |
| Surallah | 91,412 | #159 |
Cities near Malingao
- Budta1,273,715 people · ~6 km away
- Midsayap117,365 people · ~7 km away
- Pagaluñgan31,052 people · ~11 km away
- Sultan Kudarat124,965 people · ~25 km away
- Cotabato383,383 people · ~26 km away
- Dinaig116,768 people · ~29 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malingao?
Malingao has a population of 1,121,974 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Malingao in?
Malingao is located in Soccsksargen, Philippines.
Is Malingao the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 911 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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