Urdaneta Population 2026

Urdaneta has a population of 145,935, making it the #89 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

145,935

Rank in Philippines

#89

Coordinates

15.98°N, 120.57°E

~32 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

159 km

99 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ilocos

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Dagupan	171,271	#82
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
Rosales	67,510	#224

Cities near Urdaneta

Villasis65,086 people · ~8 km away
Rosales67,510 people · ~11 km away
Mangaldan88,818 people · ~21 km away
Bayambang129,506 people · ~22 km away
Calasiao100,686 people · ~23 km away
Dagupan171,271 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Urdaneta?

Urdaneta has a population of 145,935 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #89 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Urdaneta in?

Urdaneta is located in Ilocos, Philippines.

Is Urdaneta the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 159 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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