Manila

**Manila** () is the capital city of the Philippines. It is one of the largest cities in the Philippines. Manila is on the biggest island of the Philippines, Luzon. Manila is by a bay named Manila Bay. The metropolitan area, called Metro Manila, is much larger. It stretches across a thin strip of land (called an isthmus) to a lake called "Laguna de Bay". Manila has a population of 1.78 million people.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a vibrant and culturally rich metropolis located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay. It serves as the political, economic, cultural, and education center of the country. It has many tall buildings and has most of the popular places in the country.

## Historical significance

Manila has a long and significant history, dating back to its establishment as a Muslim settlement in the 13th century and later as a Spanish colonial city in 1571.

The city played a vital role during the Spanish colonial period as a major trading hub and the capital of the Spanish East Indies

## Cultural and architectural heritage

Manila showcases a mix of architectural styles, reflecting its diverse cultural influences. Intramuros, the walled city within Manila, contains well-preserved Spanish colonial structures such as Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church

The city is also home to notable landmarks, including Rizal Park, a national park honoring the country's national hero, Jose Rizal

## Economic importance

Manila serves as the economic hub of the Philippines, contributing significantly to the country's GDP. It houses numerous multinational companies, financial institutions, and business districts, including the _Makati Central Business District_ and _Bonifacio Global City_

## References

5. "Manila." Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/place/Manila

6. Manila: The Philippines' Proud Capital." Philippine Quarterly of Culture and Society, vol. 34, no. 4, 2006, pp. 251-272. www.jstor.org/stable/29791861

7. "Rizal Park." National Parks Development Committee, Department of Tourism, www.nationalparks.ph/rizal-park/

8. "Makati Central Business District." Makati City Government, www.makati.gov.ph/portal/makati/article.php?cat=138&id=333

## Infobox (mapframe)

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## Infobox (settlement)

- **name**: Manila
- **native name**: _ᜋᜈᜒᜎ_
- **native name lang**: fil
- **official name**: _ᜎᜓᜅ᜔ᜐᜓᜇ᜔ ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜋᜌ᜔ᜈᜒᜎ_
<small>(City of Manila)</small>
- **settlement type**: Capital of the Philippines, Capital and Cities of the Philippines, highly urbanized city
- **image caption**: Clockwise from top: Manila Bay skyline, Quiapo Church, Malacañang Palace, Rizal Monument
- **flag size**: 120x80px
- **image seal**: Ph seal ncr manila.svg
- **seal size**: 100x80px
- **seal link**: Coat of arms of Manila
- **nickname**: Pearl of the Orient
- **motto**: _Manila, God First_
- **anthem**: _Awit ng Maynila_

- **pushpin map**: Philippines
- **pushpin label position**: left
- **pushpin map caption**: Location within the
- **subdivision type**: List of sovereign states, Country
- **subdivision type1**: Regions of the Philippines, Region
- **subdivision type2**: Congressional District
- **subdivision name2**: Legislative districts of Manila, 1st to 6th districts of Manila
- **subdivision type3**: Administrative District
- **subdivision name3**: 16 city districts
- **established title**: Established
- **established date**: 13th century or earlier
- **established title1**: Sultanate of Brunei (Rajahnate of Maynila)
- **established date1**: 1500s
- **established title2**: Intramuros, Spanish Manila
- **established date2**: June 24, 1571
- **established title3**: City Charter
- **established date3**: July 31, 1901
- **established title4**: Highly Urbanized City
- **established date4**: December 22, 1994
- **parts type**: Barangays
- **parts style**: para
- **p1**: 896
- **leader title**: Mayor of Manila, Mayor
- **leader name**: Honey Lacuna (Aksyon Demokratiko, Aksyon/Asenso Manileño)
- **leader title1**: Mayor of Manila#Vice Mayor, Vice Mayor
- **leader name1**: Yul Servo (Aksyon Demokratiko, Aksyon/Asenso Manileño)
- **leader title2**: City Representatives
- **leader title3**: Manila City Council, City Council
- **leader title4**: Elections in the Philippines#Qualification, Electorate
- **leader name4**: voters (Philippine general election, |)
- **total type**: City
- **area total km2**: 42.88
- **area urban km2**: 1474.85
- **area metro km2**: 619.56
- **population density km2**: 41515
- **population urban**: 22710000
- **population density urban km2**: auto
- **population metro**: 12877252
- **population density metro km2**: 20785
- **population demonym**: English: Manileño, Manilan;
Spanish: _manilense_, _manileño_(-_a_)
Filipino: Manileño(-a), Manilenyo(-a),  Taga-Maynila
- **population blank1 title**: Households
- **demographics type1**: Economy
- **demographics1 title2**: Measuring poverty, Poverty incidence
- **demographics1 info2**: 5.71% (2015)
- **demographics1 title3**: Human Development Index, HDI
- **demographics1 info3**: 0.773 – <span style="color:#090;">high</span> (2018)
- **demographics1 title4**: Revenue
- **demographics1 info4**: ₱
- **demographics1 title5**: GDP
- **demographics1 info5**: US $183.8 billion
- **demographics1 title6**: Assets
- **demographics1 title7**: Liabilities
- **demographics1 title8**: Expenditure
- **demographics type2**: Utilities
- **demographics2 title1**: Electricity
- **demographics2 info1**: Meralco, MERALCO
- **demographics2 title2**: Water
- **demographics2 info2**: • Maynilad Water Services, Maynilad (Majority)
 • Manila Water  Laguna exit extension)
- **blank1 name sec1**: Languages of the Philippines, Native languages
- **blank2 name sec1**: Currency
- **blank2 info sec1**: Philippine peso (₱)
- **timezone**: Philippine Standard Time, PST
- **utc offset**: +8
- **postal code type**: List of ZIP codes in the Philippines, ZIP code
- **postal code**: +900 – 1-096