Caloocan
Sign in to saveCaloocan, officially the City of Caloocan (; ), is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,712,945 people, making it the fourth-most populous city in the Philippines.
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Caloocan is a city located in Metro Manila, Philippines, with a population of approximately 1.7 million people as of 2024. It is significant as the fourth-most populous city in the entire Philippines, making it one of the country's major urban centers.
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- Etymology
- History
- Spanish colonial era
- The Philippine revolution
- American invasion era
- Japanese occupation era
- Cityhood
- Territorial changes
- Reorganization attempts
- Philippine drug war
- Geography
- Topography
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- Surface drainages
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- Barangays
- Territorial disputes
- Demographics
- Economy
- Government
- Local government
- Elected officials
- List of mayors and vice mayors
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- Twin towns – sister cities
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Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan (; ), is a city in Metro Manila, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,712,945 people, making it the fourth-most populous city in the Philippines.
Caloocan is divided into two geographical locations with a total combined area of , a result of the 1949 expansion of Quezon City, which absorbed much of its territory. It was formerly part of the Province of Rizal in southern Luzon. It comprises what is known as the CAMANAVA area along with the cities of Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela.