Vigan Population 2026
Vigan has a population of 48,545, making it the #284 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Ilocos. It is about 64× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
48,545
Rank in Philippines
#284
Coordinates
17.57°N, 120.39°E
~19 m elevation · Asia/Manila
Distance to capital (Manila)
336 km
209 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Ilocos
Cities near Vigan
- Bantay37,088 people · ~1 km away
- Bangued48,331 people · ~27 km away
- Batac City56,781 people · ~57 km away
- Santa Maria28,002 people · ~70 km away
- San Nicolas34,237 people · ~70 km away
- Tagudin35,791 people · ~71 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vigan?
Vigan has a population of 48,545 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #284 biggest city in Philippines.
What region is Vigan in?
Vigan is located in Ilocos, Philippines.
Is Vigan the capital of Philippines?
No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 336 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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