Santiago Population 2026

Santiago has a population of 108,414, making it the #139 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Cagayan Valley. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

108,414

Rank in Philippines

#139

Coordinates

16.69°N, 121.55°E

~78 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

240 km

149 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cagayan Valley

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Tuguegarao	167,297	#83
Ilagan	164,020	#84
Alicia	74,699	#197
Solana	71,475	#204
Aparri	68,368	#219
Bambang	60,146	#247
Bayombong	48,199	#288
Ramon	36,307	#334

Cities near Santiago

Ramon36,307 people · ~11 km away
Alicia74,699 people · ~19 km away
Aglipay30,714 people · ~24 km away
Baggabag B24,967 people · ~43 km away
Solano36,222 people · ~43 km away
Lagawe19,124 people · ~47 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Santiago?

Santiago has a population of 108,414 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #139 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Santiago in?

Santiago is located in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.

Is Santiago the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 240 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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