Malabon

Malabon is a city in the northern part of Metro Manila in the Philippines, crossed by canals and tidal channels. The built-up area mixes neighborhoods with workshops and factories along the waterfront.

The former settlement of Tambobong was established as a separate municipality during the American colonial period. A century later it received city status through national legislation.

The Pagoda-Caracol festival occurs each December, when residents gather to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with processions and performances.

The city hall sits in a multi-story building where offices for business permits and other services are open to the public. Routes through the area often follow the edges of the waterways.

Small workshops process fish and seafood into sauces and pastes sold across the metropolitan area. The local noodle specialty carries the name of the city and is prepared with ingredients from the nearby bay.

Location: Metro Manila

Location: National Capital Region Third District

Inception: April 21, 2001

Elevation above the sea: 23 m

Shares border with: Valenzuela, Navotas, Caloocan, Obando

Website: https://malabon.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 14.66250,120.95667

Latest update: December 4, 2025 23:04