Santa Maria Population 2026

Santa Maria has a population of 16,758, making it the #487 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Davao Region. It is about 184× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

16,758

Rank in Philippines

#487

Coordinates

6.55°N, 125.47°E

~19 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

1,021 km

634 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Davao Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Davao	1,848,947	#2
Magugpo Poblacion	233,254	#58
Panabo	211,242	#69
Malita	118,438	#119
Digos	116,122	#127
Mati	105,908	#144
Monkayo	96,405	#153
Maco	87,680	#173

Cities near Santa Maria

Malita118,438 people · ~22 km away
Digos116,122 people · ~25 km away
Maluñgun52,248 people · ~37 km away
Bansalan21,391 people · ~38 km away
Magsaysay57,936 people · ~40 km away
Lambayong81,288 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Santa Maria?

Santa Maria has a population of 16,758 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #487 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Santa Maria in?

Santa Maria is located in Davao Region, Philippines.

Is Santa Maria the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 1,021 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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