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

HISTORICAL MANILA TOUR 2011

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This event is dated March 27, 2011 reminiscing the historical Manila which was mainly taken in the old walled city of Intramuros and the National Museum together with my friends, namely: Alan Valenzuela, Rome Frias and his auntie, Delia Llamera Abellanosa and Benedick Manalang.

The Intramuros included the following: Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, The Manila-Acupolco Galleon Marker, Aduana Ruins, Palacio del Governador, Memorare Manila 1945 Marker, Casa Manila Museum, Plaza San Luis Complex, Baluerte de San Diego, Fort Santiago, Pintong Postigo and its related environs.