Oroquieta Population 2026

Oroquieta has a population of 71,373, making it the #206 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Northern Mindanao. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 43× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

ManilaOroquieta
Location of Oroquieta (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
71,373
Rank in Philippines
#206
Coordinates
8.49°N, 123.80°E
~6 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
747 km
464 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Northern Mindanao

CityPopulationRank in Philippines
Cagayan de Oro741,617#12
Iligan342,618#38
Mantampay265,032#49
NIA Valencia223,620#62
Gingoog138,895#93
Manolo Fortich118,075#121
Quezon114,521#131
Maramag109,864#137

Cities near Oroquieta

  • Ozamiz City93,082 people · ~38 km away
  • Dapitan87,699 people · ~46 km away
  • Tangub29,721 people · ~48 km away
  • Tubod50,395 people · ~48 km away
  • Dipolog93,549 people · ~52 km away
  • Boroon15,490 people · ~53 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Oroquieta?
Oroquieta has a population of 71,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #206 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Oroquieta in?
Oroquieta is located in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Is Oroquieta the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 747 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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