Jose Rizal Population 2026
Jose Rizal has a population of 59,040, making it the #253 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Mimaropa. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
59,040
Rank in Philippines
#253
Coordinates
8.88°N, 117.50°E
~17 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
741 km
460 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mimaropa
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Princesa | 222,673 | #63 |
| San Jose | 143,495 | #90 |
| Sablayan | 91,406 | #160 |
| Brookes Point | 76,715 | #195 |
| Calapan | 66,008 | #228 |
| Victoria | 52,215 | #273 |
| El Nido | 51,367 | #275 |
| Pinamalayan | 43,521 | #305 |
Cities near Jose Rizal
- Brookes Point76,715 people · ~38 km away
- Puerto Princesa222,673 people · ~166 km away
- Mapun29,218 people · ~239 km away
- El Nido51,367 people · ~330 km away
- Bongao26,518 people · ~496 km away
- Jolo101,002 people · ~497 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jose Rizal?
Jose Rizal has a population of 59,040 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #253 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Jose Rizal in?
Jose Rizal is located in Mimaropa, Philippines.
Is Jose Rizal the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 741 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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