| 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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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.
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