Naga Population 2026
Naga has a population of 138,727, making it the #94 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 22× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
138,727
Rank in Philippines
#94
Coordinates
10.21°N, 123.76°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
574 km
356 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Cebu City | 965,332 | #9 |
| Lapu-Lapu City | 497,813 | #20 |
| Mandaue City | 331,320 | #39 |
| Toledo | 206,692 | #71 |
| Talisay | 133,148 | #101 |
| Bayawan | 126,744 | #109 |
| Dumaguete | 113,541 | #132 |
| Daanbantayan | 95,080 | #155 |
Cities near Naga
- Talisay133,148 people · ~11 km away
- Cebu City965,332 people · ~19 km away
- Mandaue City331,320 people · ~22 km away
- Toledo206,692 people · ~23 km away
- Lapu-Lapu City497,813 people · ~24 km away
- Inabanga48,534 people · ~39 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Naga?
Naga has a population of 138,727 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #94 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Naga in?
Naga is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Is Naga the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 574 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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