The Greater Manila Area (Filipino: Malawakang Maynila) is the contiguous urbanization region surrounding the Metropolitan Manila area. This built-up zone includes Metro Manila and the neighboring provinces of Bulacan to the north, Cavite and Laguna to the south, and Rizal to the east.[1][2] Though sprawl continues to absorb new zones, some urban zones are independent clusters of settlements surrounded by non-urban areas.
Greater Manila Area Malawakang Maynila | |
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 Metro Manila skyline seen from Ortigas Center | |
 Location of the Greater Manila Area within Luzon
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| Country |  Philippines |
| Provinces | Metro Manila Bulacan Cavite Laguna Rizal |
| Area | |
| • Metro | 7,967.95 km2 (3,076.44 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Metro | 28,250,517 |
| • Metro density | 3,500/km2 (9,200/sq mi) |
In early 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the area was also referred to as the "NCR Plus" or "NCR+" (National Capital Region Plus) by authorities, with regard to the designation of community quarantines.[3]
Statistics
edit| Province or region | Population (2015)[4] | Population (2020)[5] | Area[6] | Density (2020) | Region | Mun | Cities | Brgy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila | 12,877,253 | 13,484,462 | 619.57 km2 (239.22 sq mi) |
21,764/km2 (56,369/sq mi) | NCR | 1 | 16 | 1,706 |
| Bulacan | 3,292,071 | 3,708,890 | 2,796.10 km2 (1,079.58 sq mi) |
1,326/km2 (3,435/sq mi) | III | 20 | 4 | 572 |
| Cavite | 3,678,301 | 4,344,829 | 1,574.17 km2 (607.79 sq mi) |
2,760/km2 (7,149/sq mi) | IV-A | 16 | 7 | 829 |
| Laguna | 3,035,081 | 3,382,193 | 1,917.85 km2 (740.49 sq mi) |
1,764/km2 (4,568/sq mi) | IV-A | 24 | 6 | 681 |
| Rizal | 2,884,227 | 3,330,143 | 1,191.94 km2 (460.21 sq mi) |
2,794/km2 (7,236/sq mi) | IV-A | 13 | 1 | 188 |
| Total | 25,766,933 | 28,250,517 | 8,099.63 km2 (3,127.28 sq mi) |
3,488/km2 (9,034/sq mi) | GMA | 74 | 34 | 3,973 |
The Greater Manila Area is composed with 34 cities (16 highly urbanized cities, and 18 component cities) and 74 municipalities.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Hamnett, Stephen; Forbes, Dean (2012). "12". Planning Asian Cities: Risks and Resilience. Routledge. p. 287. ISBN 978-1-136-63927-2. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Legarda Urges LGUs in Greater Metro Manila Area to Boost Defense against Disasters". Senate of the Philippines. March 16, 2012. Archived from the original on October 6, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Malasig, Jeline (March 22, 2021). "Greater Manila vs 'NCR Plus': Questions as gov't labels areas under GCQ 'bubble'". Interaksyon. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
- ^ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "List of Provinces". PSGC Interactive. Makati, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on April 19, 2016. Retrieved May 14, 2014.