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Malingao overview
Malingao (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Malingao lies in Soccsksargen in Philippines at 7.16°N, 124.48°E, about 5 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Budta (1,273,715) and larger than Zamboanga (1,018,849). 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 911 km away; the nearest large city is Budta, 6 km from Malingao.
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 Malingao
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Budta Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 6 km | 1,273,715 |
| Midsayap Soccsksargen | 7 km | 117,365 |
| Sultan Kudarat Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 25 km | 124,965 |
| Cotabato Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 26 km | 383,383 |
| Dinaig Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao | 29 km | 116,768 |
| Tacurong Soccsksargen | 57 km | 116,945 |
| Isulan Soccsksargen | 61 km | 101,455 |
| Koronadal Soccsksargen | 84 km | 201,844 |
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 Malingao?
Malingao has about 1,121,974 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Malingao the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 911 km away. Malingao is the 7th largest city of the country.
How big is Malingao compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 1,121,974 residents are 1% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. Quezon City is larger with 3,084,270 people.
Where is Malingao?
In Soccsksargen, Philippines, at latitude 7.16 and longitude 124.48, 5 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Budta (6 km), Midsayap (7 km), Sultan Kudarat (25 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Malingao Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/malingao/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/malingao/">Malingao 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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