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Caloocan, Philippines

Major city · Population 1.7M

Caloocan is the 3rd largest city in Philippines with a population of approximately 1,712,945 people as of 2026. This makes it the 253rd largest city in the world, accounting for 1.48% of Philippines's total population of 115.8M. Caloocan is classified as a major city and operates in the Asia/Manila timezone. The average annual temperature is 28°C with 2,489 mm of rainfall per year. The city sits at an elevation of 3 meters above sea level.

Population

1,712,945

Global Rank

#253

Country Rank

#3

% of Philippines

1.48%

Avg Temperature

28°C

Annual Rainfall

2,489 mm

Elevation

3 m

Timezone

Asia/Manila

Caloocan on the Map

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Climate in Caloocan

Caloocan's warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Jan. The wettest month is Jul with 427 mm of rainfall.

Average Monthly Temperature

26.5°C
Jan
27.8°C
Feb
28.3°C
Mar
30.9°C
Apr
30.4°C
May
28.1°C
Jun
27.3°C
Jul
27.5°C
Aug
27.1°C
Sep
27.1°C
Oct
28.1°C
Nov
27°C
Dec
26.5°C30.9°C

Monthly Rainfall

40 mm
Jan
8 mm
Feb
57 mm
Mar
14 mm
Apr
246 mm
May
274 mm
Jun
427 mm
Jul
302 mm
Aug
413 mm
Sep
340 mm
Oct
105 mm
Nov
263 mm
Dec

Philippines at a Glance

Country Population

115,843,670

Capital

Manila

Region

South-Eastern Asia

Major Cities

147

GDP per Capita

$3,985

Life Expectancy

69.8 years

Urban Population

55.5%

Growth Rate

0.01%

Other Major Cities in Philippines

Quezon City
3.1M
Davao
1.8M
Manila
1.6M
Taguig
1.3M
Budta
1.3M
Malingao
1.1M
Zamboanga
1.0M
Cebu City
965K
Antipolo
914K
Pasig City
853K

Nearest Major Cities

Closest cities to Caloocan with over 100,000 people

Cities closest to Caloocan by distance
CityPopulationDistance
Navotas249,4633 km
Malabon365,5254 km
Tanza105,5104 km
Manila1,600,0005 km
Valenzuela725,1736 km
Santa Cruz126,7356 km
Quezon City3,084,2709 km
San Juan134,3129 km

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Caloocan?

The population of Caloocan, Philippines is approximately 1,712,945 people, making it the 253rd largest city in the world and the 3rd largest in Philippines.

Is Caloocan the capital of Philippines?

No, the capital of Philippines is Manila. Caloocan is the 3rd largest city in the country.

What is the climate like in Caloocan?

Caloocan has an average annual temperature of 28°C and receives 2,489 mm of rainfall per year. The warmest month is Apr and the coldest is Jan.

What timezone is Caloocan in?

Caloocan is in the Asia/Manila timezone.