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Fun fact 1 about Caloocan

Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025
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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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