Luzon
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Area
110K km²
Coordinates
16.0000, 121.0000
Category
islands
Overview
The Philippines' largest and most populous island, home to the capital Manila.
About
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. Located in the northern portion of the Philippine archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country's capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country's most populous city. With a population of 64.3 million as of 2024, it contains 55 percent of the country's total population and is the 4th most populous island in the world.
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