Asian Network of Major Cities 21

Metro Metropolitan Manila is home to roughly 20% of the country's 76.5 million Filipinos. Its capital, the City of Metropolitan Manila is at the heart of a natural harbor -the Manila Bay of world-famous sunsets. Malacanang Palace, the official residence of the Philippine President, stands regally on the banks of the Pasig River. Designated as the National Capital Region, Metro Metropolitan Manila is the seat of the national government. The metropolis is full of expression as a result of the Spanish culture brought about by the rule of Spain that lasted for more than 300 years and the influences from the 50-year rule of the United States. This is apparent in churches, parks and other historical and scenic areas. Metro Metropolitan Manila, considered as the 18th largest metropolitan area in the world, has contiguous areas of 13 cities and four municipalities, each independently managed. These localities serve as sites for 90% of the country's private business, cultural and medical establishments. Metro Metropolitan Manila is administered by the Metro Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), headed by Chairman Bayani F. Fernando.

Total area ：　636.00ｋm²

Natural environment：　 Located on the center of Luzon island / Metropolitan Manila bay on the west side / located along the flat alluvial and deltaic lands around the mouth of the Pasig river and extends to the higher rugged lands surrounding the Marikina Valley in the east.

Climate / annual average temperature / annual average precipitation ：　 Tropical climate/26.5ºC

Urban problems ：　Traffic congestion / urban poor / air pollution / sewage/solid waste

Urban planning ：　 Efforts towards improving urban transport services including the light rail transit ( LRT ) system and the modernization of existing lines.

Ethnicity and language(s) ：　Malay / Filipino, English

Population (2007)：　11,550,000

Outline：　 headquarters to a very large concentration of industries, wholesale and retail trade offices, and tertiary services/the public and private partnership on infrastructure provision is active.

Major industry and main produce：　Automobile parts, electronic products, and services