Largest Cities in the Philippines by Land Area
The Philippines, an archipelago located in Southeast Asia, consists of over 7,000 islands and is home to many cities varying significantly in land area. When discussing its cities, people often overlook the physical size, focusing instead on population. However, among its numerous cities, some stand out due to their extensive land areas. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the largest cities by land area in the Philippines, based on data from the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA).
As of July 8, 2023, there are 149 cities in the Philippines. Among these, thirty-three are highly urbanized cities (HUC), five are independent component cities (ICC), and the rest are component cities (CC) of their respective provinces.
According to the National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA), Davao City holds the distinction of being the largest city in the Philippines, boasting a total land area of 2,341.43 square kilometers. Following closely behind is Puerto Princesa, the capital city of Palawan, with a substantial land area of 2,168.62 square kilometers. Zamboanga City ranks third with a land area of 1,497.15 square kilometers. Below is the list of the twenty largest cities in the Philippines by land area.
| Rank No. | City | Province | City Type | Area in Square Kilometers |
| 1 | Davao City | Davao del Sur | HUC | 2,341.43 |
| 2 | Puerto Princesa City | Palawan | HUC | 2,168.62 |
| 3 | Zamboanga City | Zamboanga del Sur | CC | 1,497.15 |
| 4 | City of Malaybalay | Bukidnon | CC | 1,004.03 |
| 5 | Ilagan City | Isabela | CC | 962.43 |
| 6 | Calbayog City | Samar | CC | 875.95 |
| 7 | City of Mati | Davao Oriental | CC | 707.71 |
| 8 | City of Bayawan | Negros Oriental | CC | 699.64 |
| 9 | City of Tabuk | Kalinga | CC | 689.84 |
| 10 | City of Valencia | Bukidnon | CC | 667.80 |
| 11 | City of Kabankalan | Negros Occidental | CC | 659.26 |
| 12 | Butuan City | Agusan del Norte | HUC | 649.19 |
| 13 | City of Borongan | Eastern Samar | CC | 632.01 |
| 14 | Gingoog City | Misamis Oriental | CC | 578.05 |
| 15 | Ormoc City | Leyte | ICC | 540.85 |
| 16 | Iligan City | Lanao del Norte | HUC | 532.19 |
| 17 | Cadiz City | Negros Occidental | CC | 526.57 |
| 18 | General Santos City | South Cotabato | HUC | 521.11 |
| 19 | Cagayan de Oro City | Misamis Oriental | HUC | 506.63 |
| 20 | City of Bayugan | Agusan del Sur | CC | 476.33 |
The land area of a city affects various aspects of urban planning, infrastructure development, and resource management. Larger cities often face challenges in managing resources and providing services across extensive areas, but they also benefit from more space for expansion and development.
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