Catarman Population 2026
Catarman has a population of 97,738, making it the #151 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Eastern Visayas. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
97,738
Rank in Philippines
#151
Coordinates
12.50°N, 124.64°E
~11 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
459 km
285 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Eastern Visayas
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Tacloban | 259,353 | #52 |
| Ormoc | 238,545 | #56 |
| Panalanoy | 189,090 | #75 |
| Catbalogan | 107,896 | #141 |
| Borongan | 71,431 | #205 |
| Calbayog City | 67,921 | #220 |
| Burauen | 54,635 | #266 |
| Inopacan | 21,389 | #438 |
Cities near Catarman
- Laoang16,725 people · ~42 km away
- Calbayog City67,921 people · ~48 km away
- Irosin20,716 people · ~69 km away
- Gubat61,095 people · ~73 km away
- Catbalogan107,896 people · ~85 km away
- Bulan28,529 people · ~85 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Catarman?
Catarman has a population of 97,738 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #151 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Catarman in?
Catarman is located in Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
Is Catarman the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 459 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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