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Makati City

National Capital Region, Philippines · Asia

About Makati City

Makati City is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Pasay, 31km from Masungi Georeserve.

Makati City is a city located in National Capital Region, Philippines. With a population of 510,383, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Makati City sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Makati City to your route.

About Makati City

Forbes Park is a private residential subdivision, gated community, and barangay in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. Established in 1940s partly out of the nearby barangay Pinagkaisahan, Forbes Park was named after William Cameron Forbes, the fifth American governor-general of the Philippines during the American

Read more Insular Government. The subdivision is divided into Forbes Park North and Forbes Park South by McKinley Road and is bounded roughly by barangay Pinagkaisahan to the north, Bel-Air and Urdaneta Villages across Epifanio de los Santos Avenue to the northwest, Taguig (Fort Bonifacio which includes Bonifacio Global City) to the east, the Maricaban Creek to the south, and Dasmariñas Village to the west. With an area of 2.5 square kilometers (0.97 sq mi), it is Makati's largest barangay in terms of land area since the transfer of the previous holder, Post Proper Southside, to Taguig in 2023. It was the first gated village in the Philippines to be developed by Ayala Corporation, and was considered a catalyst for urban development in Makati. It is also home to the Manila Golf and Country Club and the Manila Polo Club. Forbes Park has been called the "Beverly Hills of Manila" because many of the country's wealthiest families, as well as foreign diplomats, live there. The Santuario de San Antonio Parish, a Franciscan church, and San Antonio Plaza, a small commercial center, lie between North and South Forbes Park. Meanwhile, the Church of the Holy Trinity, an Anglican-Episcopalian pro-cathedral, is just across the road.

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Makati City offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Makati City located?

Makati City is located in National Capital Region, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 14.5503 latitude, 121.0327 longitude.

What is the population of Makati City?

Makati City has a population of approximately 510,383 people, making it a city in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
510,383
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
National Capital Region
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.5503, 121.0327

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Makati City

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

National Museum of the Philippines

Houses the Philippines' most important cultural treasures including the Spoliarium and pre-colonial gold artifacts.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Intramuros (Manila)

The historic walled city of Manila built during the Spanish colonial period, containing Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church.

8 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

Enchanted Kingdom

The Philippines' first and only world-class theme park in Santa Rosa, Laguna with seven themed zones.

30 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Masungi Georeserve

A conservation area in the Rizal karst where rope courses, hanging bridges and a steel spiderweb platform thread between 60-million-year-old limestone spires. Entry is by booked guided trail only.

31 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Tinipak River

A river below Mount Daraitan running over bone-white marble boulders into deep blue pools, a few hours from Manila by road then a short trek from Daraitan village. Registration is at the barangay hall.

44 km · about 50 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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