Manila
Manila (14.7 million inhabitants): major city of Philippines, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.
Last updated: October 2026
| Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Population | 14.7 million |
| Capital | Yes — national capital |
Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.
Manila has a metropolitan population of 14.7 million, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects (2022 Revision) cited on this page.
Manila is in Philippines. It is the national capital of Philippines.
Manila is the national capital of Philippines. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Philippines factbook for the wider national picture.