Masbate Population 2026

Masbate has a population of 47,490, making it the #289 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. It is about 65× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

47,490

Rank in Philippines

#289

Coordinates

12.37°N, 123.62°E

~12 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

379 km

235 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
Daet	78,142	#192
Virac	75,135	#196

Cities near Masbate

Bulan28,529 people · ~43 km away
Irosin20,716 people · ~57 km away
Sorsogon187,670 people · ~78 km away
Gubat61,095 people · ~82 km away
Esperanza17,534 people · ~84 km away
Legaspi179,481 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Masbate?

Masbate has a population of 47,490 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #289 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Masbate in?

Masbate is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Masbate the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 379 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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