Tanjay Population 2026
Tanjay has a population of 84,593, making it the #178 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Central Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 36× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
84,593
Rank in Philippines
#178
Coordinates
9.52°N, 123.16°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
613 km
381 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Central Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Cebu City | 965,332 | #9 |
| Lapu-Lapu City | 497,813 | #20 |
| Mandaue City | 331,320 | #39 |
| Toledo | 206,692 | #71 |
| Naga | 138,727 | #94 |
| Talisay | 133,148 | #101 |
| Bayawan | 126,744 | #109 |
| Dumaguete | 113,541 | #132 |
Cities near Tanjay
- Bais88,050 people · ~9 km away
- Dumaguete113,541 people · ~29 km away
- Bayawan126,744 people · ~42 km away
- Kabankalan210,893 people · ~64 km away
- Danao20,245 people · ~66 km away
- Himamaylan117,286 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tanjay?
Tanjay has a population of 84,593 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #178 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Tanjay in?
Tanjay is located in Central Visayas, Philippines.
Is Tanjay the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 613 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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