Lapu-Lapu: population and official figures
What is the population of Lapu-Lapu?
Lapu-Lapu had 497,604 inhabitants (city proper) on 1 May 2020, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Lapu-Lapu rank among cities in the Philippines?
Of the 177 cities the UN table lists for the Philippines (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is 22nd largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Lapu-Lapu?
Women and girls made up 49.7% of residents (247,305 female, 250,299 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Lapu-Lapu?
In the Philippines, cities and towns are run by cities: Mayor, vice-mayor and council (Sangguniang Panlungsod or Bayan) elected for three years. Main local services; highly urbanised cities sit outside provincial control.
How local power works in the Philippines
Cities of a similar size in the Philippines
- Cagayan de Oro 728,402
- Valenzuela 714,978
- Dasmariñas 703,141
- General Santos 697,315
- Paranaque 689,992
- Bacoor City 664,625
- San Jose Del Monte 651,813
- Makati 629,616
- Las Piñas 606,293
- Bacolod 600,783
- Muntinlupa 543,445
- Calamba 539,671
- Imus City 496,794
- Angeles 462,928
- Iloilo 457,626
- Marikina 456,059
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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