Daet Population 2026

Daet has a population of 78,142, making it the #192 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

78,142

Rank in Philippines

#192

Coordinates

14.11°N, 122.96°E

~10 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

219 km

136 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bicol Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Sorsogon	187,670	#77
Legaspi	179,481	#79
Naga	174,931	#81
Iriga City	115,306	#130
Polangui	89,176	#164
Calabanga	88,918	#166
Virac	75,135	#196
Libon	68,846	#216

Cities near Daet

Mercedes53,702 people · ~6 km away
Vinzons45,173 people · ~9 km away
Labo18,105 people · ~14 km away
Jose Pañganiban21,236 people · ~35 km away
Calabanga88,918 people · ~53 km away
Naga174,931 people · ~60 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Daet?

Daet has a population of 78,142 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #192 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Daet in?

Daet is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Daet the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 219 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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