List of cities and municipalities in the Philippines

This is a complete list of cities and municipalities in the Philippines. The Philippines is administratively divided into 81 provinces (Filipino: lalawigan). These, together with the National Capital Region, are further subdivided into cities (Filipino: lungsod) and municipalities (Filipino: bayan).

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Cities are classified under the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160) into three categories: highly urbanized cities, independent component cities, and component cities. Cities are governed by their own municipal charters in addition to the Local Government Code of 1991, which specifies their administrative structure and powers. They are given a bigger share of the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) compared to regular municipalities.

As of July 8, 2023, there are 149 cities (33 highly urbanized, 5 independent component, 111 component) and 1,485 municipalities encompassing the country. There are a total of 1,634 cities and municipalities in the Philippines.

Complete List of Cities and Municipalities in the Philippines

The Philippines is administratively divided into 81 provinces (Filipino: lalawigan). These provinces, along with the National Capital Region (NCR), are further subdivided into cities (lungsod) and municipalities (bayan).

National Capital Region (NCR)

Cities:
- Manila
- Quezon City
- Caloocan
- Pasay
- Makati
- Mandaluyong
- Marikina
- Muntinlupa
- Navotas
- Parañaque
- Pasig
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Valenzuela
- Las Piñas
- Malabon
Municipality:
- Pateros

Luzon

Regions:
- Ilocos Region
  - Cities:
    - Laoag
    - Vigan
    - Candon
    - Batac
    - Alaminos
    - Dagupan
    - San Carlos
    - Urdaneta
  - Provinces:
    - Ilocos Norte
    - Ilocos Sur
    - La Union
    - Pangasinan
- Cagayan Valley
  - Cities:
    - Tuguegarao
    - Ilagan
    - Cauayan
    - Santiago
  - Provinces:
    - Batanes
    - Cagayan
    - Isabela
    - Nueva Vizcaya
    - Quirino
- Central Luzon
  - Cities:
    - Balanga
    - Malolos
    - Meycauayan
    - San Jose del Monte
    - Tarlac City
    - Angeles
    - Mabalacat
    - San Fernando
    - Cabanatuan
    - Gapan
    - Muñoz
    - Palayan
    - San Jose
    - Olongapo
  - Provinces:
    - Aurora
    - Bataan
    - Bulacan
    - Nueva Ecija
    - Pampanga
    - Tarlac
    - Zambales
- CALABARZON
  - Cities:
    - Antipolo
    - Bacoor
    - Cavite City
    - Dasmariñas
    - General Trias
    - Imus
    - Tagaytay
    - Trece Martires
    - Batangas City
    - Lipa
    - Tanauan
    - Lucena
    - Tayabas
    - Biñan
    - Cabuyao
    - Calamba
    - San Pablo
    - Santa Rosa
    - San Pedro
  - Provinces:
    - Cavite
    - Laguna
    - Batangas
    - Rizal
    - Quezon
- MIMAROPA
  - Cities:
    - Calapan
    - Puerto Princesa
  - Provinces:
    - Marinduque
    - Occidental Mindoro
    - Oriental Mindoro
    - Palawan
    - Romblon
- Bicol Region
  - Cities:
    - Legazpi
    - Ligao
    - Tabaco
    - Iriga
    - Naga
    - Sorsogon City
  - Provinces:
    - Albay
    - Camarines Norte
    - Camarines Sur
    - Catanduanes
    - Masbate
    - Sorsogon

Visayas

Regions:
- Western Visayas
  - Cities:
    - Bacolod
    - Bago
    - Cadiz
    - Escalante
    - Himamaylan
    - Kabankalan
    - La Carlota
    - Sagay
    - San Carlos
    - Silay
    - Sipalay
    - Talisay
    - Victorias
    - Iloilo City
    - Passi
  - Provinces:
    - Aklan
    - Antique
    - Capiz
    - Guimaras
    - Iloilo
    - Negros Occidental
- Central Visayas
  - Cities:
    - Bais
    - Bayawan
    - Canlaon
    - Dumaguete
    - Guihulngan
    - Tanjay
    - Tagbilaran
    - Toledo
    - Talisay
    - Cebu City
    - Danao
    - Lapu-Lapu
    - Mandaue
    - Naga
    - Carcar
  - Provinces:
    - Bohol
    - Cebu
    - Negros Oriental
    - Siquijor
- Eastern Visayas
  - Cities:
    - Calbayog
    - Catbalogan
    - Borongan
    - Ormoc
    - Tacloban
    - Baybay
    - Maasin
  - Provinces:
    - Biliran
    - Eastern Samar
    - Leyte
    - Northern Samar
    - Samar
    - Southern Leyte

Mindanao

Regions:
- Zamboanga Peninsula
  - Cities:
    - Dapitan
    - Dipolog
    - Isabela City
    - Pagadian
    - Zamboanga City
  - Provinces:
    - Zamboanga del Norte
    - Zamboanga del Sur
    - Zamboanga Sibugay
- Northern Mindanao
  - Cities:
    - Cagayan de Oro
    - El Salvador
    - Gingoog
    - Malaybalay
    - Valencia
    - Oroquieta
    - Ozamiz
    - Tangub
    - Iligan
  - Provinces:
    - Bukidnon
    - Camiguin
    - Lanao del Norte
    - Misamis Occidental
    - Misamis Oriental
- Davao Region
  - Cities:
    - Davao City
    - Digos
    - Island Garden City of Samal
    - Mati
    - Panabo
    - Tagum
  - Provinces:
    - Davao de Oro
    - Davao del Norte
    - Davao del Sur
    - Davao Occidental
    - Davao Oriental
- SOCCSKSARGEN
  - Cities:
    - Cotabato City
    - General Santos
    - Kidapawan
    - Koronadal
    - Tacurong
  - Provinces:
    - Cotabato
    - Sarangani
    - South Cotabato
    - Sultan Kudarat
- Caraga
  - Cities:
    - Bayugan
    - Butuan
    - Cabadbaran
    - Surigao City
    - Tandag
  - Provinces:
    - Agusan del Norte
    - Agusan del Sur
    - Dinagat Islands
    - Surigao del Norte
    - Surigao del Sur
- BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)
  - Cities:
    - Lamitan
    - Marawi
  - Provinces:
    - Basilan
    - Lanao del Sur
    - Maguindanao
    - Sulu
    - Tawi-Tawi

This is a broad overview, and the complete list is more extensive, including numerous smaller cities and municipalities. Each region, province, and locality has its unique characteristics and administrative structures.

For a detailed and exhaustive list, you can refer to official government sources and databases such as the Philippine Statistics Authority and local government websites.