Makati, officially known as the City of Makati, is a highly urbanized city located in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. It serves as the country's primary hub for commerce, business, finance, and diplomacy, hosting a significant number of foreign embassies and diplomatic missions.
The city is characterized by its extensive urban development, featuring the largest skyline in the Philippines. This landscape includes 432 high-rises and skyscrapers, with 138 of these structures exceeding 100 meters (328 feet) in height. As of the 2024 census, Makati has a population of 309,770 people.