City of Isabela Population 2026

City of Isabela has a population of 67,336, making it the #225 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

ManilaCity of Isabela
Location of City of Isabela (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
67,336
Rank in Philippines
#225
Coordinates
6.70°N, 121.97°E
~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
885 km
550 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

CityPopulationRank in Philippines
Budta1,273,715#6
Cotabato383,383#32
Marawi City259,993#51
Sultan Kudarat124,965#110
Dinaig116,768#126
Jolo101,002#147
Buluan60,931#244
Parang44,930#297

Cities near City of Isabela

  • Maluso31,374 people · ~21 km away
  • Zamboanga1,018,849 people · ~26 km away
  • Recodo42,788 people · ~28 km away
  • Al-Barka23,736 people · ~33 km away
  • Siocon51,239 people · ~113 km away
  • Jolo101,002 people · ~129 km away

FAQ

What is the population of City of Isabela?
City of Isabela has a population of 67,336 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #225 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is City of Isabela in?
City of Isabela is located in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines.
Is City of Isabela the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 885 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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