Laoag Population 2026
Laoag has a population of 112,117, making it the #134 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
112,117
Rank in Philippines
#134
Coordinates
18.20°N, 120.60°E
~15 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
402 km
250 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilocos
Cities near Laoag
- San Nicolas34,237 people · ~3 km away
- Batac City56,781 people · ~16 km away
- Bangued48,331 people · ~66 km away
- Bantay37,088 people · ~72 km away
- Vigan48,545 people · ~73 km away
- Sanchez-Mira26,292 people · ~78 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Laoag?
Laoag has a population of 112,117 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #134 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Laoag in?
Laoag is located in Ilocos, Philippines.
Is Laoag the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 402 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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