Samal Population 2026
Samal has a population of 43,526, making it the #304 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Davao Region. It is about 71× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
43,526
Rank in Philippines
#304
Coordinates
7.07°N, 125.71°E
~8 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
983 km
610 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Davao Region
Cities near Samal
- Davao1,848,947 people · ~11 km away
- Panabo211,242 people · ~26 km away
- Maco87,680 people · ~36 km away
- Cabayangan16,539 people · ~37 km away
- Lupon68,717 people · ~39 km away
- Magugpo Poblacion233,254 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Samal?
Samal has a population of 43,526 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #304 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Samal in?
Samal is located in Davao Region, Philippines.
Is Samal the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 983 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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