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Davao overview
Davao (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Davao lies in Davao Region in Philippines at 7.07°N, 125.61°E, about 13 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a regional capital.
It is smaller than Quezon City (3,084,270) and larger than Caloocan (1,712,945). The largest city in Philippines is Quezon City with 3,084,270 people; the capital, Manila, has 1,600,000.
The national capital, Manila, is about 978 km away; the nearest large city is Mati, 68 km from Davao.
Philippines as a whole has a live population of 117,999,918 (+0.8% a year) and ranks #14 of 238 countries — see the Philippines population page for the full statistics and the Philippines atlas for provinces, terrain and society maps.
Cities near Davao
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mati Davao Region | 68 km | 105,908 |
| Malita Davao Region | 73 km | 118,438 |
| Quezon Northern Mindanao | 92 km | 114,521 |
| Maramag Northern Mindanao | 102 km | 109,864 |
| Koronadal Soccsksargen | 106 km | 201,844 |
| NIA Valencia Northern Mindanao | 109 km | 223,620 |
| Tacurong Soccsksargen | 112 km | 116,945 |
| General Santos Soccsksargen | 117 km | 722,059 |
Largest cities in Philippines
| # | City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quezon City | National Capital Region | 3,084,270 |
| 2 | Davao | Davao Region | 1,848,947 |
| 3 | Caloocan | National Capital Region | 1,712,945 |
| 4 | ManilaCapital | National Capital Region | 1,600,000 |
| 5 | Taguig | National Capital Region | 1,308,085 |
| 6 | Budta | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 1,273,715 |
| 7 | Malingao | Soccsksargen | 1,121,974 |
| 8 | Zamboanga | Zamboanga Peninsula | 1,018,849 |
| 9 | Cebu City | Central Visayas | 965,332 |
| 10 | Antipolo | Calabarzon | 913,712 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Davao?
Davao has about 1,848,947 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Davao the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 978 km away. Davao is the 2nd largest city of the country and a regional capital.
How big is Davao compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 1,848,947 residents are 1.6% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. Quezon City is larger with 3,084,270 people.
Where is Davao?
In Davao Region, Philippines, at latitude 7.07 and longitude 125.61, 13 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Mati (68 km), Malita (73 km), Quezon (92 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Davao Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/davao/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/davao/">Davao Population 2026 — Philippines</a> — GlostatsFigures on this page may be quoted, charted or republished as long as the page is credited with a link. Terms · Download the data as CSV · Embed a live counter.
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