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Marikina City overview
Marikina City (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Marikina City lies in National Capital Region in Philippines at 14.65°N, 121.11°E, about 24 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Iloilo (473,728) and larger than Mandaluyong City (465,902). 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 15 km away; the nearest large city is Antipolo, 3 km from Marikina City.
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 Marikina City
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Antipolo Calabarzon | 3 km | 913,712 |
| San Mateo Calabarzon | 6 km | 134,327 |
| Bagong Silangan National Capital Region | 6 km | 106,886 |
| Commonwealth National Capital Region | 6 km | 215,034 |
| Quezon City National Capital Region | 7 km | 3,084,270 |
| Cainta Calabarzon | 8 km | 283,172 |
| Pasig City National Capital Region | 9 km | 853,050 |
| San Juan National Capital Region | 10 km | 134,312 |
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 Marikina City?
Marikina City has about 471,323 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Marikina City the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 15 km away. Marikina City is the 24th largest city of the country.
How big is Marikina City compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 471,323 residents are 0.4% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. Quezon City is larger with 3,084,270 people.
Where is Marikina City?
In National Capital Region, Philippines, at latitude 14.65 and longitude 121.11, 24 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Antipolo (3 km), San Mateo (6 km), Bagong Silangan (6 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Marikina City Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/marikina-city/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/marikina-city/">Marikina City 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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