Quezon City, Philippines Population 2024

Quezon City's 2024 population is now estimated at 3,278,247In 2000, the population of Quezon City was 2,173,831

Quezon City is located in the Philippines. It is the most populous city in the country, with a population of over 2.9 million according to the last national census. Quezon City was designated as a city in 1939. Just 40 years later, it was designated as a Highly Urbanized City. It once served as the capital city from the 1940s through the 1970s but no longer holds that designation. Quezon City has over one million more inhabitants than the national capital, Manila.

City Size and Population Density

The city has an area of almost 64 square miles (165.33 kilometers squared). This means that the population density is approximately 46,000 people per square mile ( 17,759 residents per square kilometer).

Quezon City Population Demographics

The majority of inhabitants in Quezon City are Roman Catholic. About 90% of residents follow this religion. There are also other religions practiced throughout the city, including but not limited to Protestant and Islamic faiths. Almost one-quarter of Metro Manila’s population lives within Quezon City. The city is very culturally diverse.

The national language is Filipino, but many people throughout Quezon City speak English, particularly those in the trade, government, education and media industries.

Quezon City Population Growth

The city has a recent annual growth rate of over 2%. The population has grown significantly since the city’s incorporation and is only expected to grow more through the years, with projections putting the population over 3 million by the year 2020 and reaching 4 million between 2025 and 2030.

Growth Rate
1.23%
Year
Population
20243,278,247
20152,936,116
20102,761,720
20002,173,831
Year
Population
Change
Growth
20002,173,8310%
20102,761,7202.42%587,889
20152,936,1161.23%174,396
20243,278,2471.23%

Quezon City Population Data (Urban Area)

Name
2024 Pop.
2024 Growth
Manila14,942,0001.87%
Davao City1,991,4602.16%
Cebu City1,042,6101.72%
Zamboanga City977,0811.74%
Antipolo968,2882.29%
Dasmarinas820,8862.28%
Cagayan De Oro City820,2972.13%
Bacoor757,0352.35%
General Santos City705,8192.01%
Bacolod661,4651.96%
San Jose Del Monte645,3461.69%
Imus621,9903.5%
Basilan City592,4902.48%
Angeles City584,9623.03%
Calamba581,3992.43%
Lapu Lapu City520,4182.41%
Iloilo City499,7541.65%
Santa Rosa492,6812.92%
General Trias461,2673.22%
Cabuyao429,9892.92%

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