Marikina City Population 2026
Marikina City has a population of 471,323, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in National Capital Region. Roughly 0.4% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 6.5× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
471,323
Rank in Philippines
#24
Coordinates
14.65°N, 121.11°E
~24 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
15 km
9 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 Marikina City
- Antipolo913,712 people · ~3 km away
- Quezon City3,084,270 people · ~7 km away
- Cainta283,172 people · ~8 km away
- Pasig City853,050 people · ~9 km away
- Taytay231,460 people · ~10 km away
- Mandaluyong City465,902 people · ~11 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Marikina City?
Marikina City has a population of 471,323 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Marikina City in?
Marikina City is located in National Capital Region, Philippines.
Is Marikina City the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 15 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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