Fun fact 1 about Manila
city
The name Manila is derived from the term Maynilà, which means 'where indigo plants are abundant'.
Manila
Philippines
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Manila
Philippines
Country
Philippines
Population
1.8M
Coordinates
14.60, 120.98
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 “Etymology” section
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