Rosales Population 2026

Rosales has a population of 67,510, making it the #224 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 46× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

67,510

Rank in Philippines

#224

Coordinates

15.89°N, 120.63°E

~37 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

148 km

92 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ilocos

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Dagupan	171,271	#82
Urdaneta	145,935	#89
Bayambang	129,506	#105
Laoag	112,117	#134
Calasiao	100,686	#148
Mangaldan	88,818	#167
San Fernando	83,003	#182
Bauang	77,670	#193

Cities near Rosales

Villasis65,086 people · ~5 km away
Urdaneta145,935 people · ~11 km away
Bayambang129,506 people · ~21 km away
Paniqui106,190 people · ~26 km away
Mangaldan88,818 people · ~31 km away
Calasiao100,686 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rosales?

Rosales has a population of 67,510 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #224 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Rosales in?

Rosales is located in Ilocos, Philippines.

Is Rosales the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 148 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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