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Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025
city

Caloocan's name comes from the Tagalog words for 'bay' and 'corner', reflecting its geographical location.

Caloocan
Philippines
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Caloocan

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
14.65, 120.97
191st most populous city in the world

Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the 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.

From the “Etymology” section

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Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025
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Caloocan was historically significant as the center of activities for the Katipunan during the Philippine Revolution.

Caloocan
Philippines
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city

Caloocan

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
14.65, 120.97
191st most populous city in the world

Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the 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.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025
city

As of 2024, Caloocan has a population density of 30,000 inhabitants per square kilometer, surpassing the National Capital Region's average.

Caloocan
Philippines
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city

Caloocan

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
14.65, 120.97
191st most populous city in the world

Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the 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.

From the “Demographics” section

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Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025
city

Caloocan's 10th Avenue area is known for its clusters of motorcycle dealers and spare parts dealers.

Caloocan
Philippines
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city

Caloocan

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
14.65, 120.97
191st most populous city in the world

Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the 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.

From the “Economy” section

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Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025
city

The city's most celebrated landmark is the monument to Andrés Bonifacio, marking the first battle of the Philippine Revolution.

Caloocan
Philippines
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city

Caloocan

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.7M
Coordinates
14.65, 120.97
191st most populous city in the world

Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan, is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the 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.

From the “Infrastructure” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Ralff Nestor Nacor · CC BY-SA 4.0

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