List of Philippine city name etymologies

The more than 140 cities in the Philippines as of 2022 have taken their names from a variety of languages both indigenous (Austronesian) and foreign (mostly Spanish). The majority of Philippine cities derive their names from the major regional languages where they are spoken including Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Bicolano, Kapampangan and Pangasinense.

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List of Philippine city name etymologies

The more than 140 cities in the Philippines as of 2022 have taken their names from a variety of languages both indigenous (Austronesian) and foreign (mostly Spanish). The majority of Philippine cities derive their names from the major regional languages where they are spoken including Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Bicolano, Kapampangan and Pangasinense.

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