Outline of Metro Manila explained

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 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 619.57km2, 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:
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
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Geography

See also: Geography of 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

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: (2015 Census)
Area of Metro Manila: 613.5 km²
Atlas of Metro Manila
Climate of Metro Manila: tropical savanna and tropical monsoon

Geographic features

Places

Parks in Metro Manila
- National parks
  - Rizal Park
  - Quezon Memorial Circle
- Nature reserves
  - La Mesa Watershed Reservation
- Nature parks
  - Arroceros Forest Park
  - Balara Filters Park
  - Freedom Island
  - University of the Philippines Arboretum
- 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
  - Ark Avilon Zoo
  - Manila Ocean Park
  - Manila Zoo
  - Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center
  - Pasig Rainforest Park
Heritage sites
- World Heritage Sites in Metro Manila
  - San Agustin Church (Baroque Churches of the Philippines)
- Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Metro Manila
- Historical markers in Metro Manila

Administrative divisions

Administrative divisions of Metro Manila

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
- City of Dreams Manila
- Okada Manila
- Resorts World Manila
- Solaire Resort & Casino
Gambling in Metro Manila
Theme parks
- KidZania Manila
- Star City (amusement park)

Transportation

See main article: Transportation in Metro Manila and Metro Manila Dream Plan.

Road
- Roads in Metro Manila
- Bridges and crossings of the Pasig River
- Bridges and crossings of the Marikina River
- Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program
Rail
- Light Rail Transit Authority
- Metro Rail Transit Corporation
- Philippine National Railways
- Manila Light Rail Transit System
  - Line 1
  - Line 2
  - Line 4
  - Line 6
- Manila Metro Rail Transit System
  - Line 3
  - Line 5
  - Line 7
  - Line 8
  - Line 9
- PNR Metro 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
- Manila International Airport Authority
- Clark International Airport Corporation
- Airports in the Greater Manila Area
Water
- Port of Manila
  - North Port Passenger Terminal
- Pasig River Ferry Service

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
- Armed Forces of the Philippines Command and General Staff College
- National Defense College of the Philippines
Seminaries and theological colleges

Government and politics

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
- Chairman: Romando S. Artes
- Metro Manila Council
  - Mayors of Metro Manila
Legislative districts
- Caloocan 1st, 2nd and 3rd 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
Military in Metro Manila
- National Capital Regional Command (Philippines)
- AFP Joint Task Force-National Capital Region
- Camp Aguinaldo
- Fort Bonifacio
- Camp Crame
- Camp Atienza
- Villamor Air Base
Utilities
Elections
- 2019 Philippine House of Representatives elections
- 2019 Philippine local elections
International relations
- List of sister cities in Metro Manila

Health

History

See main article: History of Manila and Timeline of Manila.

Prehistory of Manila
Pre-Spanish era
- Kingdom of Tondo
- Kingdom of Namayan
- Kingdom of Maynila
- Battle of Manila (1570)
Spanish colonial period
- Manila (province)
- Real Audiencia of Manila
- Manila galleon
- Battle of Bangkusay 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
  - Battle of Manila Bay
  - Battle of Manila (1898)
American colonial period
- Province of Rizal
- Manila Army and Navy Club
- Fort William McKinley
- Philippine–American War
- Far Eastern Championship Games
- Harbor Defenses of Manila and Subic Bays
- World War II
  - Post of Manila
  - City of Greater Manila
  - Santo Tomas Internment Camp
  - Battle of Manila (1945)
  - Manila massacre
- Treaty of Manila (1946)
1946–1986
- Treaty of Manila (1954)
- Manila Accord
- Philippine Constabulary Metropolitan Command
- 1968 Casiguran earthquake
- Typhoon Patsy (1970)
- Plaza Miranda bombing
- Metropolitan Manila Commission
- City of Man
- Thrilla in Manila
- Assassination of Benigno Aquino, Jr.
- People Power Revolution
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
- Pope Francis's visit to the Philippines
- Resorts World Manila attack
- 2020 Taal Volcano eruption
- COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila
- Typhoon Vamco (Ulysses)

Culture

Religion

Religious buildings in Metro Manila
- Buddhist temples
  - IBPS Manila
  - Ocean Sky Chan Monastery
  - Seng Guan Temple
- Churches
  - Roman Catholic churches in Metro Manila
- Mosques
  - Masjid Al-Dahab
  - Baclaran Mosque
Roman Catholic Church
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila
- Military Ordinariate of the Philippines
Cemeteries in Metro Manila

See also

External links