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The Ultimate Manila Quiz: Prove You're a True Fan

Total Questions: 19 | Topic: Manila | Updated: Jan 13, 2023

Manila, officially City of Manila, is the capital of the Philippines and its second-most populous city.

Think you're a Manila expert? Put your knowledge to the test with this challenging quiz! With 19 questions covering a wide range of topics, this is not for the faint of heart. Are you up for the challenge? Learn something new and exciting.

Manila, officially City of Manila, is the capital of the Philippines and its second-most populous city.

Who in the following pictures is the Mayor Of Manila?

The Mayor Of Manila is Honey Lacuna. Honey Lacuna took office on Jun 30, 2022.
Maria Sheilah Honrado Lacuna–Pangan, publicly known as Honey Lacuna, is a Filipino physician and politician who is currently serving as the Mayor of Manila since 2022.

Manila Fact

Manila (/məˈnɪlə/ mə-NIL-ə, Spanish: ; Filipino: Maynila, pronounced ), officially City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila, ), is the capital of the Philippines and its second-most populous city.

Which of the following flags belongs to Manila?

What was the population of Manila in 2020, given that it was 1,581,082 in 2000?

1,846,513
2,437,397
2,178,885
2,105,025

When was the Manila established?

Jun 24, 1566
Jun 24, 1572
Jun 24, 1571
Jun 24, 1575

Which of the following maps best describes Manila's location?

Manila shares a border with [url class="tippy_vc" href="#4557"]Makati[/url], [url class="tippy_vc" href="#27288"]Mandaluyong[/url] & [url class="tippy_vc" href="#2247882"]San Juan[/url]. [br] Can you guess which has a larger population?

Manila shares a border with Makati, Mandaluyong & San Juan.
Can you guess which has a larger population?

Manila
San Juan
Makati
Mandaluyong

The place with a largest population is Manila. The population of the mentioned places is

Manila
(1,846,513)
Makati
(629,616)
Mandaluyong
(425,758)
San Juan
(126,347)

Manila Healthcare Fact

Manila Health Department operates 59 health centers and six city-run hospitals, which are free of charge for the city's constituents.

[url class="tippy_vc" href="#955533"]Miguel López De Legazpi[/url] founded Manila.[br]Is this true or false?

Miguel López De Legazpi founded Manila.
Is this true or false?

False
True

Manila was founded by Miguel López De Legazpi.
Miguel López de Legazpi, also known as El Adelantado and El Viejo, was a Spaniard who, from the age of 26, lived and built a career in Mexico and, in his 60s, financed and led a colonizing expedition from Mexico to the Philippine islands.

Manila Demographics Fact

Manila has been presumed to be the Philippines' largest city since the establishment of a permanent Spanish settlement, and eventually became the political, commercial, and ecclesiastical capital of the country.

What is the elevation above sea level of Manila?

6 Metres
7 Metres
13 Metres
11 Metres

In which country is Manila located?

Philippines
Yemen
Republic Of Ireland
Canada

I was wondering if you might be able to tell me which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Manila.[br](Select 2 answers)

I was wondering if you might be able to tell me which of the following bodies of water is located in or near Manila.
(Select 2 answers)

Pasig River
Vistula Lagoon
Manila Bay
Treene

The following bodies of water are located near Manila:

Pasig River
Manila Bay

Manila Economy Fact

Manila serves as the headquarters of the Central Bank of the Philippines, which is located on Roxas Boulevard.

Among the listed properties, which one is owned by Manila?

Pasig Revolving Tower
Manila City Hall
DZBF
Fort San Pedro

Which is the seal of Manila?

How many households are there in Manila? [br] (information updated in 2020)

How many households are there in Manila?
(information updated in 2020)

389,034
739,165
486,293
627,318

The number of households in Manila is 486,293 (updated in 2020) and this figure was determined by Census.

Manila Government Fact

Under the proposed form of federalism in the Philippines, Manila may no longer be the capital and Metro Manila may no longer be the seat of government; the committee has not yet decided on the federal capital and states they are open to other proposals.

What is the local dialing code for Manila?

Manila can be found on the continent of [url class="tippy_vc" href="#177"]Asia[/url].[br]Is this true or false?

Manila can be found on the continent of Asia.
Is this true or false?

False
True

Manila is located on the continent of Asia.
Asia is one of the worlds most notable geographical regions, which is either considered a continent in its own right or a subcontinent of Eurasia, which shares the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with Africa.

Manila Geography Fact

Almost all of Manila sits on top prehistoric alluvial deposits built by the waters of the Pasig River and on land reclaimed from Manila Bay.

Which of the following cities or administrative bodies are twinned to Manila?[br](Select 2 answers)

Which of the following cities or administrative bodies are twinned to Manila?
(Select 2 answers)

Parc De La Fossette
San Francisco
Seaside Momochi
Astana

Manila is twinned with:

Acapulco
Astana
Bangkok
(1997- )
Beijing
Bucharest
Cartagena De Indias
Guangzhou
Haifa
Havana
Ho Chi Minh City
Incheon
Jakarta

Manila Economy Fact

Major tourist destinations include the historic Walled City of Intramuros, the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex, Manila Ocean Park, Binondo (Chinatown), Ermita, Malate, Manila Zoo, the National Museum Complex, and Rizal Park.

Does the [url class="tippy_vc" href="#769515"]Paco[/url] belong to Manila?

Does the Paco belong to Manila?

False
True

The following administrative territorial entities belong to Manila

Binondo
Ermita
Intramuros
Malate
Paco
Pandacan
Port Area
Quiapo
Sampaloc
San Miguel
San Nicolas
Santa Ana

Manila Geography Fact

In 2017, the City Government approved five reclamation projects; the New Manila Bay–City of Pearl (New Manila Bay International Community) (407.43 hectares (1,006.8 acres)), Solar City (148 hectares (370 acres)), Manila Harbour Center expansion (50 hectares (120 acres)), Manila Waterfront City (318 hectares (790 acres)), and Horizon Manila (419 hectares (1,040 acres)).

Has Manila at any point in time been the capital city of [url class="tippy_vc" href="#8163450"]Captaincy General Of The Philippines[/url]?

Has Manila at any point in time been the capital city of Captaincy General Of The Philippines?

False
True

Manila is or has been a capital city of -

Commonwealth Of The Philippines
(1935-1946)
Philippines
(1946-1948)
Philippines
(1976- )

Manila Government Fact

The Mayor of Manila is the chief executive, and is assisted by the vice mayor and the 38-member City Council, who are elected as representatives of the six councilor districts within the city, and the municipal presidents of the Liga ng mga Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan.