Manila
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Manila is the capital city of the Philippines, located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon island. It was the first chartered city in the country, receiving its charter in 1901. Historically, Manila served as the capital of the Spanish East Indies and a crucial hub for the galleon trade connecting Asia and the Americas.
Statistics
Area
24.98 km²
Population
1,902,590