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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.

QCCity of StarsCity of New HorizonsFormer Capital

πŸ“„ 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.

πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ Philippine Context

πŸ“Š Key Statistics

Population
Multiple census years available
3,084,270(2024)
PSA 2024 Census via Wikipedia↗
2,960,048(2020)
PSA via PhilAtlas↗

🏷️ Also Known As

City of Stars (entertainment industry hub)City of New HorizonsFormer Capital of the Philippines (1948-1976)

πŸ“œ 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.

πŸ’Ό Economy

Most populous city in the Philippines (2.96M). Government center (Batasan, Quezon City Hall). Major media hub (ABS-CBN, GMA).

πŸ›οΈ Cultural Icons

Quezon Memorial CircleUP Diliman (founded 1908)Araneta Coliseum (Big Dome)

πŸ“ Location Data

Region: Metro Manila (NCR)
Province: Metro Manila
City/Municipality: Quezon City
Population: 3,084,270 (2024)
Coordinates: 14.6760, 121.0437
Top Developers:
Ayala LandSMDCMegaworldVista Land
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πŸ—ΊοΈ Places & Landmarks

πŸ›’ 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

πŸ›οΈ 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

πŸŽ“ 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

πŸ₯ Hospitals3

  • Philippine Heart Center

    Specialized government cardiac hospital

  • East Avenue Medical Center

    DOH tertiary hospital

  • St. Luke's Medical Center QC

    Private tertiary hospital

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