Surigao Population 2026
Surigao has a population of 87,832, making it the #170 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Caraga. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
87,832
Rank in Philippines
#170
Coordinates
9.79°N, 125.50°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
726 km
451 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Caraga
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Butuan | 309,709 | #41 |
| Libertad | 250,353 | #54 |
| Bayugan | 110,313 | #136 |
| Bislig | 99,872 | #149 |
| Prosperidad | 90,162 | #161 |
| San Francisco | 79,718 | #188 |
| Buenavista | 70,691 | #207 |
| Bunawan | 50,999 | #277 |
Cities near Surigao
- San Jose26,735 people · ~44 km away
- Cabadbaran31,114 people · ~74 km away
- Maasin18,313 people · ~81 km away
- Buenavista70,691 people · ~91 km away
- Butuan309,709 people · ~94 km away
- Libertad250,353 people · ~94 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Surigao?
Surigao has a population of 87,832 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #170 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Surigao in?
Surigao is located in Caraga, Philippines.
Is Surigao the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 726 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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