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Taguig overview
Taguig (orange) and the other large cities of Philippines
Taguig lies in National Capital Region in Philippines at 14.52°N, 121.08°E, about 5 m above sea level. The local time zone is Asia/Manila (UTC+8); GeoNames classifies it as a local seat.
It is smaller than Manila (1,600,000) and larger than Budta (1,273,715). 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 14 km away; the nearest large city is Makati City, 6 km from Taguig.
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 Taguig
| City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Makati City National Capital Region | 6 km | 510,383 |
| Taytay Calabarzon | 7 km | 231,460 |
| Pasig City National Capital Region | 7 km | 853,050 |
| Cainta Calabarzon | 8 km | 283,172 |
| Mandaluyong National Capital Region | 8 km | 425,000 |
| Mandaluyong City National Capital Region | 8 km | 465,902 |
| Angono Calabarzon | 8 km | 134,975 |
| Paranaque City National Capital Region | 8 km | 703,245 |
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 Taguig?
Taguig has about 1,308,085 inhabitants according to the latest official census or estimate compiled by GeoNames. This is the city proper; the metropolitan area is larger.
Is Taguig the capital of Philippines?
No. The capital of Philippines is Manila (1,600,000 people), about 14 km away. Taguig is the 5th largest city of the country and a local seat.
How big is Taguig compared with the rest of Philippines?
Its 1,308,085 residents are 1.1% of the 117,999,918 people living in Philippines today. Quezon City is larger with 3,084,270 people.
Where is Taguig?
In National Capital Region, Philippines, at latitude 14.52 and longitude 121.08, 5 m above sea level. Nearby large cities include Makati City (6 km), Taytay (7 km), Pasig City (7 km).
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Glostats. (2026). Taguig Population 2026 — Philippines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/taguig/<a href="https://glostats.com/cities/philippines/taguig/">Taguig 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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