Manila, Capital city in the Philippines
Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital city of the Philippines and is densely populated.
Founded on June 24, 1571, by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi.
Known for its blend of Asian and Western cultures and its historical colonial architecture.
Manila has a tropical climate with high humidity levels throughout the year.
One of only a few old cities in the world 'within walls'—the Intramuros.
Location: Metro Manila
Inception: June 24, 1571
Founder: Miguel López de Legazpi
Population: 1846513
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Website: manila.gov.ph
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital city of the Philippines and is densely populated.
The University of Santo Tomas is the oldest existing university in Asia.
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