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Fun fact 2 about Quezon City

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The city was created on October 12, 1939, but President Quezon allowed the bill to lapse into law without his signature.

Quezon City
Philippines
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Quezon City

Philippines

Country
Philippines
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
14.68, 121.04
98th most populous city in the world

Quezon City, also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C., is the most populous city in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 3,084,270 people. It was founded on October 12, 1939, and was named after Manuel L. Quezon, the second president of the Philippines.

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