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Metro Manila, the bustling and dynamic capital region of the Philippines, is a vast and vibrant tapestry of diverse cities, each contributing to the rich cultural, economic, and social landscape of the country. As the epicenter of commerce, governance, and culture, Metro Manila stands as a testament to the country's evolution and progress.
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About Metro Manila
Metro Manila or also known as "Metropolitan Manila" is the capital region of the Philippines. The region also called "NCR" (National Capital Region). Manila was considered as the second of the most populous region in the country.
Metropolitan Manila (often shortened as Metro Manila; Tagalog: Kalakhang Maynila), officially the National Capital Region (NCR), is the seat of government and one of three defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines. It is composed of 16 cities.
Metro Manila Population and Economy
The region encompasses an area of 619.57 square kilometers (239.22 sq mi) and a population of 12,877,253 as of 2015. It is the second most populous and the most densely populated region of the Philippines. It is also the 9th most populous metropolitan area in Asia and the 5th most populous urban area in the world.
NCR also became the center of education, economy and culture. During the Spanish colonial period, Manila was considered as one of the original global cities.
Manila galleon (A Spanish trading ship), sailed the Pacific route for 250 years which brought the Spanish numerous cargoes of luxury goods and cultural exchange.
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Metro Manila Map
Metro Manila is located in southwestern area of Luzon and it is surrounded by active faults including Marikina Valley Fault System. Due to being an earthquake prone area, Manila city was ranked as the second riskiest capital city after Tokyo to live in according to study of a Swiss firm.
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| Metro Manila (NCR) Map |
Below are the cities and municipality of Metro Manila:
- Caloocan
- Las Piñas
- Makati
- Malabon
- Mandaluyong
- Manila
- Marikina
- Muntinlupa
- Navotas
- Parañaque
- Pasay
- Pasig
- Pateros (Municipality)
- Quezon City
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Valenzuela
DISTRICTS OF METRO MANILA
Unlike other administrative regions in the Philippines, Metro Manila is not composed of provinces. Instead, the region is divided into four geographic areas called "districts."The districts have their district centers at the four original cities in the region: the city-district of Manila (Capital District), Quezon City (Eastern Manila), Caloocan (Northern Manila, also informally known as Camanava), and Pasay (Southern Manila).
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| Districts in Metro Manila |
The districts serve mainly to organize the region's local government units for fiscal and statistical purposes.
Sources: Wikipedia, Google Maps
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How many cities and municipalities are there in Metro Manila?
It is composed of 16 cities: the city of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, as well as the municipality of Pateros. - Is Metro Manila is a municipality?
Locals refer to Metro Manila simply as Manila. However, the City of Manila forms only the city proper of Metro Manila. - Is Metro Manila and NCR the same?
The greater Metropolitan Manila area is also referred to as Manila. It is officially known as the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila. It is made up of the City of Manila, Makati, Quezon City, Parañaque, Pasay, and Taguig, to name a few.
ALSO READ: Metro Manila vs NCR - are they different or the same?
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Is NCR (National Capital Region) the same with Metro Manila and vice versa?
I was surprised to know that there are still many Filipinos, even those who are residing in the cities in Philippine's capital region, don't really know or are confused with Metro Manila and NCR.
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A comment on Taguigeño's Facebook post got my attention when that person claimed that, "Metro Manila is different from NCR".
I was a little shocked to see a comment like this for the first time in a very long time.
I even told some of my friends about it and to my surprise, one of them asked me back, "di ba magkaiba naman talaga yun?"
I even told some of my friends about it and to my surprise, one of them asked me back, "di ba magkaiba naman talaga yun?"
Wait, what??
So I googled it and typed "NCR", then guess what I've got?
The screenshot above clearly stated that, "Metro Manila is officially the National Capital Region or NCR in short."
So, to answer the question if NCR is Metro Manila, yes, it is!
So, to answer the question if NCR is Metro Manila, yes, it is!
WHAT IS METRO MANILA?
According to Wikipedia:Metropolitan Manila (often shortened as Metro Manila; Tagalog: Kalakhang Maynila), officially the National Capital Region (NCR), is the seat of government and one of three defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines.
It is composed of 16 cities: the city of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Taguig, and Valenzuela, as well as the municipality of Pateros.
I lived and grew in this region and I can attest to that statement. I even remember how it was taught in the school during my elementary days (and high school, too). There should be no confusion about it at all.
But if you are pertaining to Manila (officially known as City of Manila), yes, it is different from NCR because Manila is not a region but a city in the said region. In other words, the City of Manila is one of the cities in Metro Manila AKA NCR.
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Klook.comDo not get confused, Metro Manila is NCR and vice versa.
What to read next: List of Cities & Municipalities in Metro Manila (NCR)
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