Tuguegarao Population 2026

Tuguegarao has a population of 167,297, making it the #83 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Cagayan Valley. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

167,297

Rank in Philippines

#83

Coordinates

17.62°N, 121.72°E

~28 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

344 km

214 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Cagayan Valley

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Ilagan	164,020	#84
Santiago	108,414	#139
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 Tuguegarao

Solana71,475 people · ~5 km away
Cabagan25,304 people · ~21 km away
Tabuk122,771 people · ~31 km away
Tabuk122,771 people · ~52 km away
Ilagan164,020 people · ~55 km away
Aparri68,368 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Tuguegarao?

Tuguegarao has a population of 167,297 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #83 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Tuguegarao in?

Tuguegarao is located in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.

Is Tuguegarao the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 344 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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