Outline of Metro Manila

Map of Metro Manila

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Metro Manila:

Metro Manila is the capital region of the Philippines, and is one of its seventeen administrative regions. It is located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay, in the southern portion of the island of Luzon. It lies between the Central Luzon and Calabarzon regions, with the province of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, and Laguna and Cavite to the south.

Metro Manila comprises 16 cities and municipalities, including the capital city, Manila. Although Metro Manila was formed only in 1975, Manila itself dates back to 1571, with the establishment of the Province of Manila during the Spanish colonial period. The earliest evidence of human life in and around the area of Manila was dated to around 3000 BC.

With a population of 12,877,253 in 2015, Metro Manila is the largest metropolitan area in the Philippines, and the tenth most populous metropolitan area in Asia. Its total area is 619.57 square kilometres (239.22 sq mi), smaller than Philippine cities Davao City, Puerto Princesa, Zamboanga City and Butuan, and Southeast Asian city propers Bangkok, Jakarta, Hanoi and Taipei.

General reference

Pronunciation: /məˈnɪlə/
Common English name(s): Metro Manila, Manila (informal)
Local name(s): Kalakhang Maynila, Maynila, Kamaynilaan
Official English name: National Capital Region of the Republic of the Philippines
Official local name: Pambansang Punong Rehiyon ng Republika ng Pilipinas
Nickname(s): See: Nicknames of Manila
Adjectival(s): Manilan, Manileño
Demonym(s): Manileños, Manileñas, Manilans
Abbreviation(s) and code(s):
- Common abbreviations: NCR, M.M., MNL
- Vehicle registration code: NCR (2014 series)
- ISO 3166-2 code: PH–00
- ZIP code: 1000–1800
- IDD : area code : 2

Geography

Satellite view of Metro Manila

Metro Manila is a:
- capital region
- metropolitan area
- administrative region of the Philippines.
- isthmus in southern Luzon between Manila Bay, an arm of the South China Sea, and Laguna de Bay.

Location

Location of Metro Manila in the Philippines

Metro Manila is situated in the following regions.
- Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Hemisphere
  - Asia
    - Southeast Asia
      - Maritime Southeast Asia
        Philippines
        Luzon
        Greater Manila Area
- Time zone: Philippine Standard Time (UTC+08)
Population of Metro Manila: 12,877,253 (2015 Census^[1])
Area of Metro Manila: 613.5 km²
Atlas of Metro Manila
Climate of Metro Manila: tropical savanna and tropical monsoon

Geographic features

Manila city skyline over Manila Bay

The Pasig River bisects the region in the middle

Places

Rizal Monument located at the center of Rizal Park

Parks in Metro Manila
- National parks
  - Rizal Park
  - Quezon Memorial Circle
- Nature reserves
  - La Mesa Watershed Reservation
- Nature parks
- Squares and plazas
  - Plaza de Armas (Manila)
  - Liwasang Bonifacio (Plaza Bonifacio)
  - Plaza Dilao
  - Plaza de España (Manila)
  - Plaza de Mexico (Manila)
  - Plaza Miranda
  - Plaza Moraga
  - Plaza Moriones
  - Plaza Rajah Sulayman
  - Plaza de Roma
  - Plaza San Lorenzo Ruiz
- Zoos and aquaria
Heritage sites

Administrative divisions

Administrative divisions of Metro Manila

Metro Manila as seen from the Sierra Madre mountains east of the region in Rizal

Cities of Metro Manila
- Manila
- Caloocan
- Las Piñas
- Makati
- Malabon
- Mandaluyong
- Marikina
- Muntinlupa
- Navotas
- Parañaque
- Pasay
- Pasig
- Quezon City
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Valenzuela
Municipality of Metro Manila
- Pateros
Barangays of Metro Manila
- Districts of Manila
  - Binondo, Ermita, Intramuros, Malate, Paco, Pandacan, Port Area, Quiapo, San Andres, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Santa Ana, Santa Cruz, Santa Mesa, Tondo

Economy and infrastructure

Philippine Stock Exchange
Manila Commodity Exchange
Makati Business Club
Central business districts
Mixed-use developments
- Araneta Center
- Arca South
- Arcovia City
- Ayala Center
- Bay City, Metro Manila
- Bridgetowne
- Capitol Commons
- Century City, Makati
- Circuit Makati
- Eastwood City
- Entertainment City
- Eton Centris
- New Manila Bay–City of Pearl
- Newport City, Metro Manila
- Riverbanks Center
- Robinsons Cybergate
- Rockwell Center
- San Lazaro Tourism and Business Park
- Triangle Park
- U.P.-Ayala Land TechnoHub
Skyscrapers (Tallest buildings in Metro Manila)
Land reclamation in Metro Manila
Poverty
- Slums in Metro Manila

Communication

Tourism

Tourism in Metro Manila

Hotels in Metro Manila
Casinos
Gambling in Metro Manila
Theme parks
- KidZania Manila
- Star City (amusement park)

Transportation

Education

Government and politics

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- Chairman: Romando S. Artes
- Metro Manila Council
  - Mayors of Metro Manila
Legislative districts
Public services
- National Capital Region Police Office
  - Eastern Police District
  - Manila Police District
  - Northern Police District
  - Quezon City Police District
  - Southern Police District
- Bureau of Fire Protection National Capital Region
  - Manila Fire District
  - Fire District II
  - Fire District III
  - Fire District IV
  - Quezon City Fire District
- Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office - National Capital Region
- New Bilibid Prison
- Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
- Laguna Lake Development Authority
Military in Metro Manila
Utilities
Elections
- 2019 Philippine House of Representatives elections
- 2019 Philippine local elections
International relations
- List of sister cities in Metro Manila

Health

History

Culture

Religion

See also

References

^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.

External links

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Metro Manila.

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