Blank map of the Philippines by region
All 18 regions of the Philippines, ready to print on A4, Letter, A3 or Tabloid, or to download as PNG and SVG. Free, no sign-up.
By the Mapsfera Team
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Mapsfera · data OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Natural Earth
The Philippines on the map
The Philippines is divided into 18 regions, covering about 294,000 km² (114,000 sq mi) as measured on the map. The largest is Cagayan Valley (26,600 km² (10,300 sq mi)) and the smallest, Metro Manila (698 km² (269 sq mi)): Cagayan Valley is about 38 times bigger.
The capital is Manila, in Metro Manila; Baguio also serves as a capital. The capitals version marks the national capital.
What each region borders
Northern Mindanao borders the most regions: 5 (Zamboanga Peninsula, Davao Region, Soccsksargen, Caraga, and Bangsamoro). Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Mimaropa, Negros Island Region, and Western Visayas border no other region: they are islands.
The Philippines has no land border with another country.
17 regions have a coastline and 1 don’t: Cordillera Administrative Region.
Number key
Numbers follow alphabetical order, from 1 (Bangsamoro) to 18 (Zamboanga Peninsula). Metro Manila is too small for a number on A4 but keeps its number in the table. Areas are measured on the map and approximate; “Borders” counts neighboring regions.
| No. | Region | Area (approx.) | Borders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangsamoro | 11,300 km² | 3 |
| 2 | Bicol Region | 17,300 km² | 1 |
| 3 | Cagayan Valley | 26,600 km² | 3 |
| 4 | Calabarzon | 16,600 km² | 3 |
| 5 | Caraga | 18,800 km² | 2 |
| 6 | Central Luzon | 21,100 km² | 4 |
| 7 | Central Visayas | 8,770 km² | 0 |
| 8 | Cordillera Administrative Region | 18,400 km² | 2 |
| 9 | Davao Region | 18,600 km² | 3 |
| 10 | Eastern Visayas | 20,600 km² | 0 |
| 11 | Ilocos Region | 12,700 km² | 3 |
| 12 | Metro Manila | 698 km² | 2 |
| 13 | Mimaropa | 26,300 km² | 0 |
| 14 | Negros Island Region | 13,300 km² | 0 |
| 15 | Northern Mindanao | 17,900 km² | 5 |
| 16 | Soccsksargen | 17,500 km² | 3 |
| 17 | Western Visayas | 12,300 km² | 0 |
| 18 | Zamboanga Peninsula | 15,800 km² | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
How many regions does the Philippines have?
18: 18 regions.
What is the largest region in the Philippines?
Cagayan Valley, at about 26,600 km² (10,300 sq mi). The smallest is Metro Manila, at about 698 km² (269 sq mi).
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila, in Metro Manila. Baguio also serves as a capital.
Can I use it in class?
Yes, it’s free. Print it, copy it and hand it out as many times as you like. If you post it on a blog or a class website, credit “Mapsfera · data OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Natural Earth”.
How do I print it on US Letter paper?
Choose Letter in “Paper size” and click “Download PDF”. In the print window, pick Letter paper and 100% scale (“Actual size”). For a bigger map, choose Tabloid (11 × 17 in) or A3.
What order are the numbers in?
Alphabetical, from 1 to the last one. That makes the key easy to follow when you grade, and it’s the same key the worksheet’s answer page uses.
Sources
- Region boundaries: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), clipped to Natural Earth coastlines and borders
- Capitals: Natural Earth, Populated Places (public domain)
- Areas, neighbors and coastlines: calculated from those boundaries (approximate)