Molave Population 2026

Molave has a population of 21,088, making it the #442 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Zamboanga Peninsula. It is about 146× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,088

Rank in Philippines

#442

Coordinates

8.08°N, 123.49°E

~18 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

775 km

481 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
Ipil	19,195	#459

Cities near Molave

Mahayag17,144 people · ~6 km away
Tangub29,721 people · ~28 km away
Muricay132,094 people · ~29 km away
Pagadian206,483 people · ~29 km away
Tubod50,395 people · ~33 km away
Ozamiz City93,082 people · ~39 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Molave?

Molave has a population of 21,088 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #442 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Molave in?

Molave is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.

Is Molave the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 775 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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