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Meycauayan

Central Luzon, Philippines · Asia

About Meycauayan

Meycauayan is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Obando, 41km from Masungi Georeserve.

Meycauayan is a city located in Central Luzon, Philippines. With a population of 228,023, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Meycauayan 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 Meycauayan to your route.

About Meycauayan

Meycauayan [meɪkɐˈwajan], officially the City of Meycauayan (Filipino: Lungsod ng Meycauayan), is a 1st class component city in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 228,023 people. The place got its name from the Tagalog words may kawayan which is literally

Read more translated to English as there is bamboo. It was formerly known as Mecabayan [mekəˈbajən], a Kapampangan name, and alternatively as Meycawayan.

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Meycauayan 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 Meycauayan located?

Meycauayan is located in Central Luzon, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 14.7369 latitude, 120.9608 longitude.

What is the population of Meycauayan?

Meycauayan has a population of approximately 228,023 people, making it a city in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
228,023
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Central Luzon
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.7369, 120.9608

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Meycauayan

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Intramuros (Manila)

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

16 km · about 20 min drive

museum

National Museum of the Philippines

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

17 km · about 20 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.

41 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Enchanted Kingdom

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

52 km · about 60 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Meycauayan.

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7 km awayPop. 21,990

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Sulucan

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7 km awayPop. 5,703

Malabon

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