Virac Population 2026

Virac has a population of 75,135, making it the #196 biggest city in 🇵🇭 Philippines, located in Bicol Region. Roughly 0.1% of Philippines's population lives here. It is about 41× smaller than Quezon City, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

75,135

Rank in Philippines

#196

Coordinates

13.58°N, 124.24°E

~7 m elevation · Asia/Manila

Distance to capital (Manila)

369 km

229 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Bicol Region

City	Population	Rank in Philippines
Sorsogon	187,670	#77
Legaspi	179,481	#79
Naga	174,931	#81
Iriga City	115,306	#130
Polangui	89,176	#164
Calabanga	88,918	#166
Daet	78,142	#192
Libon	68,846	#216

Cities near Virac

Tabaco57,860 people · ~60 km away
Sorsogon187,670 people · ~73 km away
Legaspi179,481 people · ~73 km away
Gubat61,095 people · ~75 km away
Buhi30,126 people · ~80 km away
Polangui89,176 people · ~88 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Virac?

Virac has a population of 75,135 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #196 biggest city in Philippines.

What region is Virac in?

Virac is located in Bicol Region, Philippines.

Is Virac the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila, about 369 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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