Dagupan Population 2026

Dagupan has a population of 171,271, making it the #82 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

171,271

Rank in Philippines

#82

Coordinates

16.04°N, 120.33°E

~8 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

174 km

108 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ilocos

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Urdaneta	145,935	#89
Bayambang	129,506	#105
Laoag	112,117	#134
Calasiao	100,686	#148
Mangaldan	88,818	#167
San Fernando	83,003	#182
Bauang	77,670	#193
Rosales	67,510	#224

Cities near Dagupan

Calasiao100,686 people · ~5 km away
Mangaldan88,818 people · ~8 km away
Urdaneta145,935 people · ~26 km away
Bayambang129,506 people · ~29 km away
Villasis65,086 people · ~31 km away
Rosales67,510 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Dagupan?

Dagupan has a population of 171,271 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #82 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Dagupan in?

Dagupan is located in Ilocos, Philippines.

Is Dagupan the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 174 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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