NATIONAL

CAPITAL
REGION
LOCATION

The National Capital Region (NCR), also known as Metropolitan Manila, is

the capital region of the Philippines. It is located in the southwestern portion
of Luzon, directly below Central Luzon.

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FIRST DISTRICT, City of Manila
SECOND DISTRICT
City of
Mandaluyong
City of Marikina
City of Pasig
City of San Juan  
Quezon City  
THIRD DISTRICT
Caloocan City
City of Malabon
City of Navotas
City of Valenzuela
FOURTH DISTRICT
City of Las Piñas
City of Makati
City of Muntinlupa
City of Parañaque
Pasay City
Taguig City
Pateros
 
GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Based on its geological features, Metro Manila may be subdivided into four
(4) zones: the Coastal Margin (including the reclaimed areas in Manila Bay),
the Guadalupe Plateau, the Marikina Valley, and the Laguna Lowlands. About
69 percent of the region rests on the Guadalupe Plateau and Marikina Valley,
an area with high elevation and solid geographical foundations. The
remaining 31 percent on the other hand are situated on the so-called Coastal
Margins and Laguna Lowlands which are flood-prone. The flood-prone areas
is comprised of the cities of Manila, Navotas, Malabon and parts of Caloocan.
Land subsidence and rising sea levels are seen as the cause of flooding in
these areas, particularly in Navotas and Malabon City. On the eastern part,
the flood prone towns are Pasig City, Marikina City, Municipality of Pateros
and Taguig City. Heavy flood damage is experienced in these areas due to
recurrent flooding caused by the overflow of Pasig and Marikina rivers. The
town of Pateros and parts of Tagui
DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

Established November 7, 1975

Composed of Cities of Manila
Area
• Total 613.94 km2 (237.04 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)
• Total 12,877,253
• Density 21,000/km2 (54,000/sq mi)

The National Capital Region has a population of 12,877,253 according to the 2015
national census. Its total urban area, composing of the urban agglomeration which
refers to the continuous urban expansion of Metro Manila into the provinces of
Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna and Batangas has a population of 24,123,000. It is the
most populous region in the Philippines, the 7th most populous metropolitan area
in Asia, and the 3rd most populous urban area in the world.

The most populous cities in Metro Manila are Quezon City (2,936,116), Manila
(1,780,148), Caloocan (1,583,978), Taguig (804,915), Pasig (755,300), Parañaque
(665,822), Valenzuela (620,422), Las Piñas (588,894), Makati (582,602) and
Muntinlupa (504,509).
The population of the NCR increased by 1.58 percent annually, on average,
during the period 2010 to 2015. By comparison, the rate at which the region’s
population grew during the period 2000 to 2010 was higher at 1.78 percent. See
below.

Annual Population Growth Rate of the National Capital Region

(Based on the 2000, 2010, and 215 Censuses)

Annual Population Growth Rate

Reference Period
(in percent)

2010-2015 1.58

2000-2010 1.78
Annual Population Growth Rate by Highly Urbanized City/Municipality:
National Capital Region (Based on the 2000, 2010, and 2015 Censuses)

Highly Urbanized Population Growth Rate

City/Municipality 2010-2015 2000-2010
City of Manila 1.43 0.44
City of Mandaluyong 3.12 1.67
City of Marikina 1.16 0.81
City of Pasig 2.31 2.86
Quezon City 1.17 2.42
City of San Juan 0.12 0.31
Caloocan City 1.18 2.37
City of Malabon 0.65 0.42
City of Navotas 0.03 0.78
City of Valenzuela 1.45 1.71
City of Las Piñas 1.22 1.57
City of Makati 1.85 1.16
City of Muntinlupa 1.78 1.95
City of Parañaque 2.39 2.72
Pasay City 1.12 1.02
Pateros -0.09 1.12
Taguig City 4.32 3.26
 O G
AL
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FESTIVALS
The City’s Foundation Day
showcases
 annually the festival of “Pamaypay ng Caloocan”, with the
use of “Pamaypay” or fan as it is showcased on techno-
modern Folk Street dancing competition.
FEAST OF BLACK
NAZARINE
 QUIAPO CHURCH
 The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazareneis a prominent
Roman Catholic Latin-rite basilica located in the District of
Quiapo in the City of Manila, Philippines. The basilica is
famous home for the shrine of the Black Nazarene, a dark
statue of Jesus Christ many claim to be miraculous
La Loma's Lechon Festival

EVERY THIRD SUNDAY

LA LOMA, QUEZON CITY
Flores de Mayo
ALL OVER MANILA AND NATIONWIDE
*MAY
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

 well-known for the clusters of motorcycle dealers and

motorcycle spare parts dealers.
 Business industry centered
TOURIS
T SPOT
INTRAMUROS
BONIFACIO HIGH STREET
MALL OF ASIA
MANILA CATHEDRAL
FOOD
Three Sisters'
Restaurant of
Pasig
A pioneer in Pasig City’s Kapitolyo food
district, which initially specialised in the
beloved Filipino halo-halo dessert and is now
better known for its pork barbecue and pancit.
Their new location across Kapitolyo church is
bigger and brighter with the same tasty,
generously-portioned pork barbecue at an
affordable price. This is it what Filipinos call a
‘3M’ restaurant – masarap (delicious),
madami (big-serving), mura (affordable).
Rapsadoodle
Located in 77 INDG Building, Nicanor
Roxas Street, Banawe, Quezon City,
this joint is the perfect place to hang out
with friends while enjoying an
unlimited platter of street foods like fish
and squid balls.
 CLOTING

Casual Style
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AN
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Buling-Buling in Pandacan
Manila, and Philippines as a whole, have
traditions really attached to the dance. The
buling-buling in Pandacan is one of the most
popular dance celebrations in the area. In
fact, it has become the official dance of
Manila. This festival is represented by
choreographed and studied dance shows.
The people of Manila celebrate this with joy
and hospitality.