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The name Manila is derived from the term Maynilà, which means 'where indigo plants are abundant'.

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Manila

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
14.60, 120.98
177th most populous city in the world

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.

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Manila became famous for its role in the Manila–Acapulco galleon trade, which lasted for more than two centuries.

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Manila

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
14.60, 120.98
177th most populous city in the world

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.

From the “History” section

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The Manila Synod of 1582 was the first Catholic Synod in the Philippines and laid out the moral foundations for the incorporation of the archipelago into the Spanish Empire.

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Manila

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
14.60, 120.98
177th most populous city in the world

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.

From the “History” section

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During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Manila was declared an open city to prevent further destruction.

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Manila

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
14.60, 120.98
177th most populous city in the world

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.

From the “History” section

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Photo: Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Manila was recaptured by American and Philippine troops after suffering heavy bombardment during World War II, making it the second-most-destroyed city of the war.

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Manila

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
14.60, 120.98
177th most populous city in the world

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.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Bahnfrend · CC BY-SA 4.0

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