The capital of the Philippines

Manila, the capital and largest port of the Philippines, is located on the east bank of Manila Bay, Luzon Island, the largest island in the Philippines, also known as "Little Luzon". It is close to Manila Bay and is an excellent natural harbor. Manila is built on both sides of the Pasig River.

Rivers divide the city into two parts, seven of which are on the north bank of Bashi River and six on the south bank. The urban area is divided into two parts, and six bridges on the river connect the north and south of the city. The population of Manila is 654.38+028,800 (2065.438+05.654.38+00.00). 1976165438+1October, the Philippine government decided to merge Manila, Quezon, Kalokan, Pasay and other 17 towns into the Greater Manila area, namely national capital region, with an area of 638.55 square kilometers.

On March 12, 2020, the number of confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia increased, and the Greater Manila metropolitan area was blocked. [ 1