Puerto Princesa Population 2026
Puerto Princesa has a population of 222,673, making it the #63 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Mimaropa. Roughly 0.2% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
222,673
Rank in Philippines
#63
Coordinates
9.74°N, 118.74°E
~20 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
594 km
369 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mimaropa
| City | Population | Rank in Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 143,495 | #90 |
| Sablayan | 91,406 | #160 |
| Brookes Point | 76,715 | #195 |
| Calapan | 66,008 | #228 |
| Jose Rizal | 59,040 | #253 |
| Victoria | 52,215 | #273 |
| El Nido | 51,367 | #275 |
| Pinamalayan | 43,521 | #305 |
Cities near Puerto Princesa
- Brookes Point76,715 people · ~146 km away
- Jose Rizal59,040 people · ~166 km away
- El Nido51,367 people · ~176 km away
- Mapun29,218 people · ~308 km away
- San Jose143,495 people · ~386 km away
- Sablayan91,406 people · ~409 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa has a population of 222,673 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #63 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Puerto Princesa in?
Puerto Princesa is located in Mimaropa, Philippines.
Is Puerto Princesa the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 594 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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