Manila
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Manila (Tagalog: ᜋᜈᜒᜎ) is the capital city of the Philippines. It is one of the largest cities in the Philippines. Manila is on the biggest island of the Philippines, Luzon. Manila is by a bay named Manila Bay. The metropolitan area, called Metro Manila, is much larger. It stretches across a thin strip of land (called an isthmus) to a lake called "Laguna de Bay". Manila has a population of 1.78 million people.
Manila
ᜋᜈᜒᜎ | |
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Capital and highly urbanized city | |
| ᜎᜓᜅ᜔ᜐᜓᜇ᜔ᜅ᜔ᜋᜌ᜔ᜈᜒᜎ (City of Manila) | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Pearl of the Orient[1] | |
| Motto(s): Manila, God First | |
| Anthem: Awit ng Maynila English: Song of Manila | |
 Map of Metro Manila with Manila highlighted | |
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| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region (NCR) |
| Congressional District | 1st to 6th districts of Manila |
| Administrative District | 16 city districts |
| Established | 13th century or earlier |
| Sultanate of Brunei (Rajahnate of Maynila) | 1500s |
| Spanish Manila | June 24, 1571 |
| City Charter | July 31, 1901 |
| Highly Urbanized City | December 22, 1979 |
| Barangays | 896 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Honey Lacuna (Aksyon/Asenso Manileño) |
| • Vice Mayor | Yul Servo (Aksyon/Asenso Manileño) |
| • City Representatives | List
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| • City Council | Councilors
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| • Electorate | 1,133,042 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • City | 42.88 km2 (16.56 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,474.82 km2 (569.43 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 619.57 km2 (239.22 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 7.0 m (23.0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[5] | |
| • City | 1,846,513 |
| • Density | 41,515/km2 (107,520/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 22,710,000[6] |
| • Metro | 12,877,253 |
| • Metro density | 20,785/km2 (53,830/sq mi) |
| • Households | 486,293 |
| Demonym(s) | English: Manileño, Manilan; Spanish: manilense,[7] manileño(-a) Filipino: Manileño(-a), Manilenyo(-a), Taga-Maynila |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | special city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 5.71% (2015)[8] |
| • HDI | 0.773[9] – high (2018) |
| • Revenue | ₱₱17,922,805,500.00 (2020) |
| • GDP | US $182.8 billion |
| • Assets | ₱74,464,757,574.00 (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱22,420,747,872.00 (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱17,874,675,033.00 (2020) |
| Utilities | |
| • Electricity | MERALCO |
| • Water | • Maynilad (Majority) • Manila Water (Santa Ana and San Andres) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | +900 – 1-096 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)2 |
| Climate type | Tropical monsoon climate |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Currency | Philippine peso (₱) |
| Website | manila |
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a vibrant and culturally rich metropolis located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay. It serves as the political, economic, cultural, and education center of the country. It has the tall buildings and has most of the popular places in the country.
Historical Significance:
- Manila has a long and significant history, dating back to its establishment as a Muslim settlement in the 13th century and later as a Spanish colonial city in 1571[10]
- The city played a vital role during the Spanish colonial period as a major trading hub and the capital of the Spanish East Indies[11]
Cultural and Architectural Heritage:
- Manila showcases a mix of architectural styles, reflecting its diverse cultural influences. Intramuros, the walled city within Manila, contains well-preserved Spanish colonial structures such as Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church
- The city is also home to notable landmarks, including Rizal Park, a national park honoring the country's national hero, Jose Rizal[12]
Economic Importance:
- Manila serves as the economic hub of the Philippines, contributing significantly to the country's GDP. It houses numerous multinational companies, financial institutions, and business districts, including the Makati Central Business District and Bonifacio Global City[13]