Dumaguete City, Central Visayas
Dumaguete City: city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Negros Oriental
About
Quick Facts about Dumaguete City
| Population | 131,377 |
| Country | Philippines |
| State | Central Visayas (Philippines) |
| County | Province of Negros Oriental |
| Postal code | 6200 |
| Phone Area Codes | 35 |
| Area | 33.62 km2 |
| Official name | City of Dumaguete |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.3001,123.2995 |
| Capital city | Dumaguete City is capital of Negros Oriental |
| Time Zone | Asia/Manila |
| Local time | 17:51:54 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Dumaguete City is located at 9°18'0"N 123°17'58"E (9.3001000, 123.2995400). It has 2 neighbors: Sibulan and Bacong.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 14,894 | - | census |
| 1918 | 16,336 | 8.83% | census |
| 1939 | 22,236 | 26.53% | census |
| 1948 | 24,838 | 10.48% | census |
| 1960 | 35,282 | 29.6% | census |
| 1970 | 52,000 | 32.15% | census |
| 1975 | 52,765 | 1.45% | census |
| 1980 | 63,411 | 16.79% | census |
| 1990 | 80,262 | 20.99% | census |
| 1995 | 92,637 | 13.36% | census |
| 2000 | 102,265 | 9.41% | census |
| 2007 | 116,392 | 12.14% | census |
| 2010 | 120,883 | 3.72% | census |
| 2015 | 131,377 | 7.99% | census |
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