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Port Area

National Capital Region, Philippines · Asia

About Port Area

Port Area is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Namayan, 38km from Masungi Georeserve.

Port Area is a town located in National Capital Region, Philippines. With a population of 72,605, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Port Area 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 Port Area to your route.

About Port Area

Port Area, also known as the Manila Port District and South Port District, is a district of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is entirely a reclaimed land occupied by Manila's South Harbor and Baseco Compound (Engineer's Island). It is bounded on the north by the Pasig River, facing the districts of Tondo and San

Read more Nicolas, on the west by Manila Bay, on the east by Intramuros, separated by Radial Road 1, and on the south by Ermita. Post-war developments at the Manila South Harbor eventually paved the way for the migration of natives from the different provinces, making it one of the largest ghettos in the Philippines.

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Port Area 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 Port Area located?

Port Area is located in National Capital Region, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 14.5894 latitude, 120.9670 longitude.

What is the population of Port Area?

Port Area has a population of approximately 72,605 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
72,605
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
National Capital Region
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.5894, 120.9670

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Port Area

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.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Intramuros (Manila)

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

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Enchanted Kingdom

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

36 km · about 40 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

51 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 Port Area.

Binondo

🇵🇭 Philippines

2 km awayPop. 20,491

Quiapo

🇵🇭 Philippines

2 km awayPop. 32,236

Santa Cruz

🇵🇭 Philippines

2 km awayPop. 126,735

Manila

🇵🇭 Philippines

2 km awayPop. 1,600,000

Paco

🇵🇭 Philippines

3 km awayPop. 79,839

Namayan

🇵🇭 Philippines

6 km awayPop. 7,670

Caloocan

🇵🇭 Philippines

7 km awayPop. 1,712,945

Pasay

🇵🇭 Philippines

7 km awayPop. 416,522

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