Bontoc Population 2026

Bontoc has a population of 23,466, making it the #421 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Cordillera. It is about 131× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bontoc (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,466

Rank in Philippines

#421

Coordinates

17.09°N, 120.98°E

~864 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

276 km

171 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cordillera

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Baguio	272,714	#47
La Trinidad	142,925	#91
Tabuk	122,771	#113
Tabuk	122,771	#114
Itogon	59,736	#251
Bangued	48,331	#287
Lagawe	19,124	#460
Mankayan	15,886	#504

Cities near Bontoc

Mankayan15,886 people · ~32 km away
Lagawe19,124 people · ~35 km away
Tabuk122,771 people · ~48 km away
Santa Maria28,002 people · ~59 km away
Tagudin35,791 people · ~59 km away
Solano36,222 people · ~67 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bontoc?

Bontoc has a population of 23,466 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #421 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Bontoc in?

Bontoc is located in Cordillera, Philippines.

Is Bontoc the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 276 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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