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San Jose del Monte overview
San Jose del Monte (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
San Jose del Monte lies in Central Luzon in Philippines at 14.81°N, 121.05°E, about 56 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a local seat.
It is smaller than Malabon (365,525) and larger than Bacoor (356,974). 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 24 km away; the nearest large city is Bagong Silang, 4 km from San Jose del Monte.
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 San Jose del Monte
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bagong Silang National Capital Region | 4 km | 261,729 |
| Guyong Central Luzon | 8 km | 155,391 |
| Norzagaray Central Luzon | 11 km | 140,697 |
| Pandi Central Luzon | 11 km | 162,725 |
| Meycauayan Central Luzon | 12 km | 228,023 |
| Commonwealth National Capital Region | 14 km | 215,034 |
| Bagong Silangan National Capital Region | 14 km | 106,886 |
| Valenzuela National Capital Region | 15 km | 725,173 |
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 San Jose del Monte?
San Jose del Monte has about 357,828 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is San Jose del Monte the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 24 km away. San Jose del Monte is the 34th largest city of the country and a local seat.
How big is San Jose del Monte compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 357,828 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 San Jose del Monte?
In Central Luzon, Philippines, at latitude 14.81 and longitude 121.05, 56 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Bagong Silang (4 km), Guyong (8 km), Norzagaray (11 km).
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Glostats. (2026). San Jose del Monte Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/san-jose-del-monte/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/san-jose-del-monte/">San Jose del Monte 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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