Malita Population 2026
Malita has a population of 118,438, making it the #119 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Davao Region. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
118,438
Rank in Philippines
#119
Coordinates
6.42°N, 125.61°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
1,042 km
647 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Davao Region
Cities near Malita
- Santa Maria16,758 people · ~22 km away
- Maluñgun52,248 people · ~39 km away
- Digos116,122 people · ~47 km away
- Alabel90,120 people · ~50 km away
- General Santos722,059 people · ~59 km away
- Bansalan21,391 people · ~60 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Malita?
Malita has a population of 118,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #119 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Malita in?
Malita is located in Davao Region, Philippines.
Is Malita the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 1,042 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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