Bantay Population 2026
Bantay has a population of 37,088, making it the #332 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. It is about 83× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,088
Rank in Philippines
#332
Coordinates
17.58°N, 120.39°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
337 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilocos
Cities near Bantay
- Vigan48,545 people · ~1 km away
- Bangued48,331 people · ~27 km away
- Batac City56,781 people · ~56 km away
- San Nicolas34,237 people · ~69 km away
- Santa Maria28,002 people · ~71 km away
- Laoag112,117 people · ~72 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bantay?
Bantay has a population of 37,088 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #332 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Bantay in?
Bantay is located in Ilocos, Philippines.
Is Bantay the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 337 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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