San Fernando Population 2026
San Fernando has a population of 83,003, making it the #182 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 37× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
83,003
Rank in Philippines
#182
Coordinates
16.62°N, 120.32°E
~9 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
235 km
146 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilocos
Cities near San Fernando
- Bauang77,670 people · ~10 km away
- Aringay29,825 people · ~25 km away
- La Trinidad142,925 people · ~34 km away
- Baguio272,714 people · ~37 km away
- Tagudin35,791 people · ~38 km away
- Santa Maria28,002 people · ~40 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San Fernando?
San Fernando has a population of 83,003 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #182 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is San Fernando in?
San Fernando is located in Ilocos, Philippines.
Is San Fernando the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 235 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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