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 11,855,975 in 2010, Metro Manila is the largest metropolitan area in the Philippines, and the seventh most populous metropolitan area in Asia. Its total area is 638.55 square kilometres (246.55 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
- 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.
- Vehicle registration code: NCR (2014 series)
- ISO 3166-2 code: PH–00
- ZIP code: 1000–1800
- Dialing code: 2
Geography
Satellite view of Metro Manila
See also: Geography of Manila
- Metro Manila is a:
- capital region
- metropolitan area
- administrative region of the Philippines.
- isthmus in southern Luzon between the 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.
- Population of Metro Manila: 11,855,975 (2010 Census[1])
- Area of Metro Manila: 638.55 km2.
- Atlas of Metro Manila
- Climate of Metro Manila: tropical savanna and tropical monsoon
Geographic features
Manila city skyline over the Manila Bay
The Pasig River bisects the region in the middle
- Manila Bay
- Pasig River (Rivers of Metro Manila)
- Laguna de Bay
- Sierra Madre
- Islands in the Greater Manila Area
- Marikina Valley Fault System
- Beaches in the Greater Manila Area
Places
Rizal Monument located at the center of Rizal Park
- Parks in Metro Manila
- National parks
- Nature reserves
- Nature parks
- Squares and plazas
- Zoos and aquaria
- Heritage sites
Administrative divisions
Main article: Administrative divisions of Metro Manila
Metro Manila as seen from the Sierra Madre mountains east of the region in Rizal
- Cities of Metro Manila
- Municipality of Metro Manila
- Barangays of Metro Manila
- Districts of Manila
Economy and infrastructure
- Philippine Stock Exchange
- Manila Commodity Exchange
- Makati Business Club
- Central business districts
- Mixed-use developments
- Araneta Center
- Arca South
- Ayala Center
- Bay City, Metro Manila
- Capitol Commons
- Century City, Makati
- Circuit Makati
- Eastwood City
- Entertainment City
- Eton Centris
- 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)
- Poverty
Communication
- Newspapers published in Metro Manila
- Television stations in Metro Manila
- Radio stations in Metro Manila
Tourism
Main article: Tourism in Manila
- Hotels in Metro Manila
- Casinos
- Gambling in Manila
- Theme parks
Transportation
Main articles: Transportation in Metro Manila, Public transport in Metro Manila, and Metro Manila Dream Plan
- Road
- Rail
- Light Rail Transit Authority
- Metro Rail Transit Corporation
- Philippine National Railways
- Manila Light Rail Transit System
- Manila Metro Rail Transit System Line 3
- Manila Metro Rail Transit Line 7
- PNR Metro South Commuter Line
- Strong Republic Transit System
- Rail transit stations in the Greater Manila Area
- Bicutan Automated Guideway Transit System
- University of the Philippines Diliman Automated Guideway Transit System
- Aviation
- Water
Education
- Universities and colleges in Metro Manila
- Primary and secondary schools in Metro Manila
- International schools in Metro Manila
- Libraries in Metro Manila
- University Belt
- Military schools
- Seminaries and theological colleges
Government and politics
- Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- Chairman: Thomas Orbos
- Metro Manila Council
- Mayors of Metro Manila
- Legislative districts
- Caloocan 1st and 2nd districts
- Las Piñas district
- Makati 1st and 2nd districts
- Malabon district
- Mandaluyong district
- Manila 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th districts
- Marikina 1st and 2nd districts
- Muntinlupa district
- Navotas district
- Parañaque 1st and 2nd districts
- Pasay district
- Pasig district
- Pateros-Taguig district
- Quezon City 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th districts
- San Juan district
- Taguig district
- Valenzuela 1st and 2nd 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
- National Capital Region Police Office
- Military in Metro Manila
- Utilities
- Elections
- International relations
Health
- Hospitals in Metro Manila
- Orphanages
History
Main articles: History of Manila and Timeline of Manila
- Prehistory of Manila
- Pre-Spanish era
- Spanish colonial period
- Manila (province)
- Real Audiencia of Manila
- Manila galleon
- Battle of Bankusay Channel
- Battle of Manila (1574)
- Conspiracy of the Maharlikas
- Sangley Rebellion
- 1645 Luzon earthquake
- Battles of La Naval de Manila
- Battle of Manila (1762)
- British occupation of Manila
- Raid on Manila (1798)
- 1880 Luzon earthquakes
- Philippine Revolution
- Spanish–American War
- American colonial period
- 1946–1986
- 1986–Present
- Mendiola massacre
- Metropolitan Manila Authority
- 1990 Luzon earthquake
- World Youth Day 1995
- Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- Ozone Disco Club fire
- Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission
- Rizal Day bombings
- Second EDSA Revolution
- May 1 riots
- Oakwood mutiny
- Manila Peninsula siege
- PhilSports Stadium stampede
- 2007 Glorietta explosion
- Batasang Pambansa bombing
- Typhoon Ketsana
- Manila hostage crisis
- 2010 Philippine Bar exam bombing
- 2012 Metro Manila flooding
- Million People March
Culture
- Cultural Center of the Philippines
- Annual events in Metro Manila
- Cinemas in Metro Manila
- Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro Manila
- Museums in Metro Manila
- Public art in Metro Manila
- Songs about Manila
- Shopping malls in Metro Manila
- Sports venues in Metro Manila
- Theaters and concert halls in Metro Manila
Religion
- Religious buildings in Metro Manila
- Buddhist temples
- Churches
- Mosques
- Roman Catholic Church
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Antipolo
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Imus
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Kalookan
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Novaliches
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Parañaque
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Pasig
- Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo
- Military Ordinariate of the Philippines
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
- Cemeteries in Metro Manila
See also
References
- ↑ "2010 Census of Population and Housing: National Capital Region" (PDF). National Statistics Office of the Philippines. Retrieved 19 July 2015.
External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Metro Manila. |
- Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- It's More Fun in the Philippines - National Capital Region by the Department of Tourism (Philippines)
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