Mandaluyong

Mandaluyong is a city in central Metro Manila, Philippines, where residential areas sit alongside business districts. The urban area extends across several major roads linking office towers, shopping complexes and densely populated neighborhoods.

The area emerged from a district of Santa Ana de Sapa and became an independent municipality in the 19th century. Later, during the 1970s, it joined the newly formed Metro Manila region.

The name Mandaluyong comes from a Tagalog word for a tree that once grew in the area. Residents today gather in public parks along main avenues and visit local markets offering fresh produce and street food.

The Ortigas Center area in the eastern section provides access to numerous shopping options and connects well to the public transport network. Walkways between larger complexes are often covered or linked by pedestrian bridges, making movement easier during rain.

Several large companies have their headquarters here, including international financial institutions and well-known Philippine firms. This concentration of office buildings draws thousands of commuters daily from across the metropolitan area.

Inception: 1841

Elevation above the sea: 32 m

Reference: 1380500000

Shares border with: San Juan, Quezon City, Pasig, Makati, Manila

Website: https://mandaluyong.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 14.58333,121.03333

Latest update: December 16, 2025 02:35