What is the Capital of Philippines?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Philippines is Manila. Philippines is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia, with a population of 114,123,600. The official currency is the Philippine peso and the primary language spoken is Filipino.
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Manila at a glance
| Capital city | Manila |
|---|---|
| Country | Philippines (Republic of the Philippines) |
| Region | South-Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Largest city | Quezon City |
| Country population | 114,123,600 (12th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+08:00 |
| Currency | Philippine peso (PHP) |
| Calling code | +63 |
| Emergency number | 911 |
| Driving side | Right |
Philippines in context
- Philippines covers 342,353 km², making it the 64th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 333 people per km² ranks 25th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Philippines has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 114,123,600 people, Philippines holds about 16.7% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- That is roughly 2.5% of the Asia total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Philippines has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Philippines is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Philippines — FAQ
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
Is Manila the largest city in Philippines?
No — while Manila is the capital, the largest city in Philippines is Quezon City.
What country is Manila in?
Manila is the capital city of Philippines.
What continent is Manila in?
Manila, the capital of Philippines, is located in Asia.
Is Manila the capital of Philippines?
Yes — Manila is the capital of Philippines (official name: Republic of the Philippines).
Manila is the capital of which country?
Manila is the capital of Philippines, in South-Eastern Asia.
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