Valenzuela Population 2026

Valenzuela has a population of 725,173, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in National Capital Region. Roughly 0.6% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

ManilaValenzuela
Location of Valenzuela (capital Manila shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
725,173
Rank in Philippines
#13
Coordinates
14.70°N, 120.97°E
~12 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
11 km
7 miles, straight line

Other big cities in National Capital Region

CityPopulationRank in Philippines
Quezon City3,084,270#1
Caloocan1,712,945#3
Manila1,600,000#4
Taguig1,308,085#5
Pasig City853,050#11
Paranaque City703,245#15
Las Piñas615,549#16
Makati City510,383#19

Cities near Valenzuela

FAQ

What is the population of Valenzuela?
Valenzuela has a population of 725,173 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Valenzuela in?
Valenzuela is located in National Capital Region, Philippines.
Is Valenzuela the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 11 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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