Baguio Population 2026
Baguio has a population of 272,714, making it the #47 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Cordillera. Roughly 0.2% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
272,714
Rank in Philippines
#47
Coordinates
16.42°N, 120.59°E
~1,493 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
206 km
128 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cordillera
Cities near Baguio
- La Trinidad142,925 people · ~4 km away
- Itogon59,736 people · ~11 km away
- Aringay29,825 people · ~26 km away
- Bauang77,670 people · ~31 km away
- San Fernando83,003 people · ~37 km away
- Mangaldan88,818 people · ~44 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Baguio?
Baguio has a population of 272,714 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #47 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Baguio in?
Baguio is located in Cordillera, Philippines.
Is Baguio the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 206 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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