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General Santos overview
General Santos (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
General Santos lies in Soccsksargen in Philippines at 6.11°N, 125.17°E, about 22 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Valenzuela (725,173) and larger than Paranaque City (703,245). 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 1,049 km away; the nearest large city is Koronadal, 56 km from General Santos.
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 General Santos
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Koronadal Soccsksargen | 56 km | 201,844 |
| Malita Davao Region | 59 km | 118,438 |
| Tacurong Soccsksargen | 85 km | 116,945 |
| Isulan Soccsksargen | 85 km | 101,455 |
| Davao Davao Region | 117 km | 1,848,947 |
| Midsayap Soccsksargen | 139 km | 117,365 |
| Malingao Soccsksargen | 140 km | 1,121,974 |
| Budta Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 146 km | 1,273,715 |
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 General Santos?
General Santos has about 722,059 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is General Santos the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 1,049 km away. General Santos is the 14th largest city of the country.
How big is General Santos compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 722,059 residents are 0.6% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. Quezon City is larger with 3,084,270 people.
Where is General Santos?
In Soccsksargen, Philippines, at latitude 6.11 and longitude 125.17, 22 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Koronadal (56 km), Malita (59 km), Tacurong (85 km).
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Glostats. (2026). General Santos Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/general-santos/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/general-santos/">General Santos 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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