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Pasay overview
Pasay (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Pasay lies in National Capital Region in Philippines at 14.54°N, 121°E, about 9 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8).
It is smaller than Mandaluyong (425,000) and larger than Tarlac City (401,892). 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 8 km away; the nearest large city is Makati City, 4 km from Pasay.
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 Pasay
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Makati City National Capital Region | 4 km | 510,383 |
| Mandaluyong National Capital Region | 6 km | 425,000 |
| Paranaque City National Capital Region | 6 km | 703,245 |
| Mandaluyong City National Capital Region | 7 km | 465,902 |
| ManilaCapital National Capital Region | 8 km | 1,600,000 |
| San Juan National Capital Region | 8 km | 134,312 |
| Pasig City National Capital Region | 8 km | 853,050 |
| Taguig National Capital Region | 9 km | 1,308,085 |
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 Pasay?
Pasay has about 416,522 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Pasay the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 8 km away. Pasay is the 30th largest city of the country.
How big is Pasay compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 416,522 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 Pasay?
In National Capital Region, Philippines, at latitude 14.54 and longitude 121, 9 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Makati City (4 km), Mandaluyong (6 km), Paranaque City (6 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Pasay Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/pasay/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/pasay/">Pasay 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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