Manila
Malacañang Palace – by Culture Trip
City Information
Manila (or Maynila in Tagalog) is the capital and chief city of the Philippines. It is the centre of the country’s economic, political, social, and cultural activity. It is located on the island of Luzon and spreads along the eastern shore of Manila Bayat the mouth of the Pasig River.
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The city’s name, originally Maynilad, is derived from that of the nilad plant, a flowering shrub adapted to marshy conditions, which once grew profusely along the banks of the river; the name was shortened first to Maynila and then to its present form. In 1975, by presidential decree, Manila and its contiguous cities and municipalities were integrated to function as a single administrative region, known as Metropolitan Manila (also called the National Capital Region); the Manila city proper encompasses only a small proportion of that area.
The city has a total area of 42.88 km² and an approximate population of 13,699,000 in 2019 (UNdata).
All Year Climate & Weather Averages in Manila
| High Temp: |
34 |
°C |
| Low Temp: |
21 |
°C |
| Mean Temp: |
28 |
°C |
| Humidity: |
79 |
% |
| Precipitation: |
155.1 |
mm |
| Annual Rainfall: |
1860.8 |
mm (per year) |
| Dew Point: |
23 |
°C |
| Wind: |
4 |
km/h |
| Pressure: |
1010 |
mbar |
| Visibility: |
8 |
km |
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| Time Zone: |
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines (GMT+8)
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| Currency: |
The Philippine Peso (PHP) |
| Dialing Code: |
+63 2
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| Public Airports: |
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA (IATA: MNL,ICAO: RPLL)
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| Sources: |
-Encyclopædia britannica. 2018. Manila NATIONAL CAPITAL, PHILIPPINES. [Online]. [20 December 2018]. Available from: https://www.britannica.com/place/Manila
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- United Nations. 2018. The World's Cities in 2018. [Online]. [15 January2019]. Available from: https://www.un.org
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- Time and Date. 2019. [Online]. [22 January 2019]. Available from:https://www.timeanddate.com
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Top Attractions
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Malacañang Palace – by Culture Trip
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Intramuros – by Philippine Primer
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Manila Baywalk – by Culture Trip
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Binondo – by faszination-suedostasien.de
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Ayala Museum – by Culture Trip
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Star City – ed_davad via Pixabay
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National Museum of Fine Arts – by culture trip
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Rizal Park – by Artyooran via Shutterstock
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Manila Ocean Park – by Saiko3p via Shutterstock
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Sister City Agreements:
On 24th June, 1997, H.E. Mr. Bhichit Rattakul, Governor of Bangkok, and H.E. Mr. Alfredo S. Lim, Mayor of Manila, signed Sister City Friendship Affiliation.
Leader: Francisco M. Domagoso, Mayor (as of Feb 2020)
Website: http://manila.gov.ph
Download Sister city friendsip affiliation
ดาวน์โหลด หนังสือลงนามข้อตกลงเมืองพี่เมืองน้อง กรุงมะนิลา
Consequences Activities after Signing on the Agreement
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Date |
Activity |
Venue |
Link Photo/Vdo Album |
| 1 |
1999
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“Soi Yukol” near Philippines Embassy was renamed to “Soi Philippines” and Manila changed its road's name to “Bangkok” in order to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Thai - Philippine Diplomatic Relations. |
Bangkok and Manila |
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| 2 |
28 - 29 August 2003 |
The delegation of Manila led by Mayor of Manila visited Bangkok on a field trip on policy and management of a waste recycling, culture, and the city living of the Bangkokians. |
Bangkok |
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| 3 |
20 - 24 January 2010 |
The delegation of Manila led by Mayor of Manila visited Bangkok as invited by Governor of Bangkok. |
Bangkok |
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| 4 |
16 - 19 September 2010 |
The delegation of Manila attended Bangkok Sister City Week at Siam Paragon Department Store. |
Bangkok |
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| 5 |
25 - 27 May 2011
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The delegation of Manila participated in Working Level Meeting for Sister Cities Week 2011 (Urban Green). |
Bangkok |
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| 6 |
8 - 11 February 2012 |
The delegation of Manila participated in Bangkok Sister Cities Week 2012 and Mayor’s Roundtable Meeting. |
Bangkok |
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| 7 |
29 March - 5 April 2012 |
The delegation of Manila participated in Bangkok Sister City Youth Program 2012.
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Bangkok |
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| 8 |
10 - 11 July 2013
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A group of two representatives from Fire and Rescue Department of the BMA together with a representative of International Affairs Division of the BMA participated in the 11th Asian Crisis Management Conference. |
Manila |
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| 9 |
3 - 4 October 2013 |
The Asia Foundation invited Governor of Bangkok to participate in Cutting Edge Global Public Innovations Conference. |
Manila |
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| 10 |
5 - 6 February 2014 |
ANMC 21 invited the BMA to have the city delegation participate in Counter Measures to Combat Infectious Disease. |
Manila |
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| 11 |
6 February 2015 |
The delegation of Manila requested for an environmental study visit at Environment Department of the BMA. |
Bangkok |
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| 12 |
15 - 17 November 2017 |
Mrs. Wanwilai Promlakano, Deputy Governor of Bangkok participated in the 5th Meeting of Governors/Mayors of ASEAN Capitals 2017 as invited by H.E. Mr. Joseph Ejercito Estrada, Mayor of the City of Manila. |
Manila |
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As of May 2021
