Thursday, June 26, 2014

METROPOLITAN MANILA

Location: Luzon, Philippines
Total Land Area: 638.55 sq. km. (246.55 sq. miles)
Coordinates: 14°35′N 121°00′E
Date Established: November 7, 1975
Descriptive Summary: Metropolitan Manila or Metro Manila is also called National Capital Region (NCR) consisting of 16 cities and one municipality. It is the seat of government and the most populous region of the Philippines as well as the center of economy, culture, education and tourism. Its 16 cities are: Kalookan, Las Pinas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Quezon, San Juan, Taguig and Valenzuela. Pateros is its lone municipality. Metro Manila has a very strategic location in Asia most particularly its famous natural harbor. Manila Bay is very much famous in the world for its scenic sunset.

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Part of the fast-growing Greenfield and Ortigas Center of Mandaluyong City


The picture above (from left to right) The Twin Oaks Place - West Tower of the Greenfield District, The Soho Central Greenfield District, The Cityland Shaw Tower and The Saint Francis Shangri-La Place. Mandaluyong, a tiger city rivals its neighboring city, Makati in terms of progress and massive development whereby Makati prides to have a green environment like Ayala Triangle Gardens. Learn more about the Metropolitan Manila by reading all the links provided in this post.

SN City/Municipality Area (sq. km.) No. of Barangays Date of Cityhood
1.
Caloocan City
55.8
188
February 16, 1962
2.
Las Pinas City
32.69
20
March 26, 1997
3.
Makati City
27.36
22
January 2, 1995
4.
Malabon City
19.76
21
May 7, 2001
5.
Mandaluyong City
21.26
27
February 9, 1994
6.
Manila
38.55
897
June 24, 1571
7.
Marikina City
21.52
16
December 8, 1996
8.
Muntinlupa City
46.70
9
March 1, 1995
9.
Navotas City
10.77
14
June 24, 2007
10.
Paranaque City
46.57
16
February 15, 1998
11.
Pasay City
18.5
201
June 21, 1947
12.
Pasig City
48.46
30
January 21, 1995
13.
Municipality of Pateros
2.25
10
Not Applicable
14.
Quezon City
166.20
142
October 12, 1939
15.
San Juan City
5.95
21
June 17, 2007
16.
Taguig City
45.21
28
December 8, 2004
17.
Valenzuela City
44.589
33
February 14, 1998


The Pasig River with the background of Sta. Cruz and Quiapo buildings


Skyscrapers in Manila and the Manila Bay as viewed from the Sofitel Hotel


The historic and symbolic Manila Cathedral


Palacio del Governador: A Hispanic Legacy


T.M. Kalaw Avenue: A busy district of Ermita


Welcome Rotonda: Separates Manila and Quezon City


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