Quezon City, Metro Manila
Quezon City is the most populous city in the Philippines (2.96M, 2020 census). Former capital of the Philippines, home to major universities, government offices, and the Diliman area.
π How to Get There
## By AirnThe nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), approximately 18 km away. Travel time is 40-90 minutes by taxi or car depending on traffic. Airlines serving NAIA include Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and AirAsia Philippines.nn## By BusnCubao Araneta Center Terminal (Cubao): Provincial buses, City buses with routes to Manila, Makati, North Luzon.nn## By RoadnEDSA connects to Makati, Pasay, Caloocan (30-60 min).nCommonwealth Avenue connects to Northern QC, Valenzuela (15-30 min).nQuezon Avenue connects to Manila (15-25 min).nC-5/Katipunan connects to Pasig, Marikina (15-30 min).nn## Local Transportn**Taxi:** Metered taxis widely available. Base fare: PHP 40. n**Ride_hailing:** Grab available. Primary ride-hailing.n**Jeepney:** Extensive jeepney routes throughout QC. Fare: PHP 12 minimum. n**Tricycle:** Sidecar motorcycles for short trips. Fare: PHP 20-50. n**Rail:** MRT-3 (North Ave to Taft), LRT-2 (Cubao, Anonas, Katipunan, Santolan). Fare: PHP 15-30.
π΅π Philippine Context
π Key Statistics
π·οΈ Also Known As
π Historical Significance
Capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976 (when Marcos moved it back to Manila via presidential decree). Named after President Manuel L. Quezon.
πΌ Economy
Most populous city in the Philippines (2.96M). Government center (Batasan, Quezon City Hall). Major media hub (ABS-CBN, GMA).
ποΈ Cultural Icons
π Location Data
πΊοΈ Places & Landmarks
π Shopping Malls4
- SM North EDSA
One of the largest malls in the Philippines
- Trinoma
Ayala Land mall at North EDSA
- UP Town Center
Ayala Land mall near UP Diliman
- Gateway Mall / Araneta City
Mixed-use mall and entertainment complex in Cubao
ποΈ Landmarks & Attractions3
- Quezon Memorial Circle
National park and shrine to President Quezon
- Quezon City Hall Complex
Civic center of Quezon City
- Tomas Morato
Popular restaurant and nightlife street
π Universities & Schools3
- University of the Philippines Diliman
Flagship campus of the UP System
- Ateneo de Manila University
Jesuit university in Loyola Heights
- Miriam College
Private women's college in Loyola Heights
π₯ Hospitals3
- Philippine Heart Center
Specialized government cardiac hospital
- East Avenue Medical Center
DOH tertiary hospital
- St. Luke's Medical Center QC
Private tertiary hospital