Bauang Population 2026
Bauang has a population of 77,670, making it the #193 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,670
Rank in Philippines
#193
Coordinates
16.53°N, 120.33°E
~13 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
225 km
140 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilocos
Cities near Bauang
- San Fernando83,003 people · ~10 km away
- Aringay29,825 people · ~15 km away
- La Trinidad142,925 people · ~28 km away
- Baguio272,714 people · ~31 km away
- Itogon59,736 people · ~41 km away
- Tagudin35,791 people · ~47 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bauang?
Bauang has a population of 77,670 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #193 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Bauang in?
Bauang is located in Ilocos, Philippines.
Is Bauang the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 225 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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