Nabua Population 2026

Nabua has a population of 25,687, making it the #402 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. It is about 120× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

25,687

Rank in Philippines

#402

Coordinates

13.41°N, 123.37°E

~13 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

290 km

180 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bicol Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Sorsogon	187,670	#77
Legaspi	179,481	#79
Naga	174,931	#81
Iriga City	115,306	#130
Polangui	89,176	#164
Calabanga	88,918	#166
Daet	78,142	#192
Virac	75,135	#196

Cities near Nabua

Iriga City115,306 people · ~5 km away
Libon68,846 people · ~14 km away
Buhi30,126 people · ~16 km away
Polangui89,176 people · ~18 km away
Oas64,890 people · ~21 km away
Naga174,931 people · ~31 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Nabua?

Nabua has a population of 25,687 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #402 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Nabua in?

Nabua is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Nabua the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 290 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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