Manila, officially the City of Manila, is the capital and second-most populous city of the Philippines, with a population of 1,902,590 according to the 2024 census. Located on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on the island of Luzon, it is classified as a highly urbanized city and serves as the nation's primary administrative center.
The city is one of the world's most densely populated urban areas, with 44,935 inhabitants per square kilometer (116,380 per square mile). This extreme density reflects Manila's status as a major metropolitan and economic hub in Southeast Asia.