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Iligan overview
Iligan (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Iligan lies in Northern Mindanao in Philippines at 8.23°N, 124.24°E, about 5 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a local seat.
It is smaller than Cabanatuan City (343,672) and larger than Mandaue City (331,320). 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 793 km away; the nearest large city is Mantampay, 8 km from Iligan.
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 Iligan
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mantampay Northern Mindanao | 8 km | 265,032 |
| Iligan City Soccsksargen | 17 km | 312,323 |
| Marawi City Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 25 km | 259,993 |
| Cagayan de Oro Northern Mindanao | 53 km | 741,617 |
| Manolo Fortich Northern Mindanao | 70 km | 118,075 |
| Muricay Zamboanga Peninsula | 95 km | 132,094 |
| Maramag Northern Mindanao | 99 km | 109,864 |
| Pagadian Zamboanga Peninsula | 99 km | 206,483 |
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 Iligan?
Iligan has about 342,618 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Iligan the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 793 km away. Iligan is the 38th largest city of the country and a local seat.
How big is Iligan compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 342,618 residents are 0.3% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. Quezon City is larger with 3,084,270 people.
Where is Iligan?
In Northern Mindanao, Philippines, at latitude 8.23 and longitude 124.24, 5 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Mantampay (8 km), Iligan City (17 km), Marawi City (25 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Iligan Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/iligan/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/iligan/">Iligan 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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