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Quezon City overview
Quezon City (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Quezon City lies in National Capital Region in Philippines at 14.65°N, 121.05°E, about 49 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a district seat.
It is the biggest urban centre of Philippines: the next largest cities are Davao (1,848,947), Caloocan (1,712,945), Manila (1,600,000). Together, the three largest cities hold 5.6% of the national population.
The national capital, Manila, is about 9 km away; the nearest large city is San Juan, 6 km from Quezon 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 Quezon City
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan National Capital Region | 6 km | 134,312 |
| Commonwealth National Capital Region | 6 km | 215,034 |
| Marikina City National Capital Region | 7 km | 471,323 |
| Pasig City National Capital Region | 7 km | 853,050 |
| Mandaluyong City National Capital Region | 7 km | 465,902 |
| Mandaluyong National Capital Region | 8 km | 425,000 |
| Antipolo Calabarzon | 8 km | 913,712 |
| Bagong Silangan National Capital Region | 9 km | 106,886 |
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 Quezon City?
Quezon City has about 3,084,270 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Quezon City the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 9 km away. Quezon City is the largest city of the country and a district seat.
How big is Quezon City compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 3,084,270 residents are 2.6% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. It is the largest city in the country.
Where is Quezon City?
In National Capital Region, Philippines, at latitude 14.65 and longitude 121.05, 49 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include San Juan (6 km), Commonwealth (6 km), Marikina City (7 km).
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