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Manila

Also known as City of Manila, Pearl of the Orient, Queen City of the Pacific and others

Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines after Quezon City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,902,590 people. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city. With , Manila is one of the world's most densely populated cities proper.

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Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its second-largest city by population, with nearly 1.9 million residents according to the 2024 census. Located on the island of Luzon along Manila Bay, it is one of the world's most densely populated cities and serves as a major urban center for the country.

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Settlement.seal_link: Seal of Manila
Settlement.nicknames: Pearl of the Orient and others
Settlement.motto: Manila, God First ()
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Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.subdivision_type3: Legislative district
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Contents

Etymology
May-nilà
May-nilad
History
Early history
Spanish era
American era
Japanese occupation
The postwar and independence era
The Martial Law era
The People Power revolution
Contemporary
Geography
Barangays and districts
Climate
Natural hazards
Parks and green spaces
Pollution
Cityscape
Architecture
Demographics
Crime
Religion
Christianity
Other faiths
Economy
Tourism
Shopping
Culture
Museums
Sports
Festivals and holidays
Government
Local government
National government
Finance
Infrastructure
Housing
Transportation
Water and electricity
Healthcare
Education
Sister cities
Asia
Europe
The Americas
Oceania
International relations
Notable personalities
See also
Notes
References
Sources
External links

Manila was the first chartered city in the country, designated by Philippine Commission Act No. 183 on July 31, 1901. It became autonomous with the passage of Republic Act No. 409, "The Revised Charter of the City of Manila", on June 18, 1949. Manila is considered to be part of the world's original set of global cities because its commercial networks were the first to extend across the Pacific Ocean and connect Asia with the Spanish Americas through the galleon trade. This marked the first time an uninterrupted chain of trade routes circling the planet had been established.

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