Recodo Population 2026

Recodo has a population of 42,788, making it the #307 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Zamboanga Peninsula. It is about 72× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

42,788

Rank in Philippines

#307

Coordinates

6.95°N, 121.96°E

~5 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

858 km

533 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
Molave	21,088	#442
Ipil	19,195	#459

Cities near Recodo

Zamboanga1,018,849 people · ~13 km away
City of Isabela67,336 people · ~28 km away
Maluso31,374 people · ~47 km away
Al-Barka23,736 people · ~57 km away
Siocon51,239 people · ~86 km away
Ipil19,195 people · ~115 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Recodo?

Recodo has a population of 42,788 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #307 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Recodo in?

Recodo is located in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines.

Is Recodo the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 858 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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