Taguig Population 2026
Taguig has a population of 1,308,085, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in National Capital Region. Roughly 1.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 2.4× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
1,308,085
Rank in Philippines
#5
Coordinates
14.52°N, 121.08°E
~5 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in National Capital Region
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | 3,084,270 | #1 |
| Caloocan | 1,712,945 | #3 |
| Manila | 1,600,000 | #4 |
| Pasig City | 853,050 | #11 |
| Valenzuela | 725,173 | #13 |
| Paranaque City | 703,245 | #15 |
| Las Piñas | 615,549 | #16 |
| Makati City | 510,383 | #19 |
Cities near Taguig
- Makati City510,383 people · ~6 km away
- Taytay231,460 people · ~7 km away
- Pasig City853,050 people · ~7 km away
- Cainta283,172 people · ~8 km away
- Mandaluyong425,000 people · ~8 km away
- Mandaluyong City465,902 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Taguig?
Taguig has a population of 1,308,085 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Taguig in?
Taguig is located in National Capital Region, Philippines.
Is Taguig the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 14 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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