Naga Population 2026

Naga has a population of 174,931, making it the #81 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

174,931

Rank in Philippines

#81

Coordinates

13.62°N, 123.18°E

~4 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

261 km

162 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bicol Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Sorsogon	187,670	#77
Legaspi	179,481	#79
Iriga City	115,306	#130
Polangui	89,176	#164
Calabanga	88,918	#166
Daet	78,142	#192
Virac	75,135	#196
Libon	68,846	#216

Cities near Naga

Calabanga88,918 people · ~10 km away
Nabua25,687 people · ~31 km away
Iriga City115,306 people · ~32 km away
Buhi30,126 people · ~42 km away
Libon68,846 people · ~45 km away
Polangui89,176 people · ~49 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Naga?

Naga has a population of 174,931 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #81 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Naga in?

Naga is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Naga the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 261 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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