Malabon is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, lying just north of the city of Manila. It is mostly residential and industrial, with a land area of about 16 square kilometres, and it counts among the most densely populated cities of the metropolis. Malabon is one of the four component cities of the informal Metro Manila sub-region called CAMANAVA, a name formed from Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela, and it also borders the town of Obando in Bulacan province. The area was first called Tambobong and was founded as a visita of Tondo by the Augustinians in 1599. Its low, flat terrain and the Tullahan River system make it prone to flooding, and the 2024 census counted 389,929 people.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Sources
1. Malabon (Wikipedia)
Lead, population
According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 389,929 people.
Lead, land area
having a total land area of 15.96 square kilometers (6.16 sq mi)
History, Spanish rule
Malabon was founded as a visita (hamlet) of Tondo by the Augustinians on May 21, 1599.
Part Of: Philippines, Lead
is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines.
On Continent: Asia, Lead, continent of the Philippines
is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines.
In Group: Cities of South-eastern Asia (World), Lead, placement
is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines.
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