Mandaluyong
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City of Mandaluyong Lungsod ng Mandaluyong |
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| Location of Mandaluyong in the Metro Manila region | |||
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| Basic data | |||
| Region : | Metro Manila | ||
| Barangays : | 27 | ||
| PSGC : | 137401000 | ||
| Income class : | 1st income bracket | ||
| Households : | 59,682 May 1, 2000 census
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| Population : | 386.276 August 1, 2015 census
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| Population density : | 34,305 inhabitants per km² | ||
| Area : | 11.26 km² | ||
| Coordinates : | 14 ° 35 ' N , 121 ° 2' E | ||
| Postal code : | 1550-1556 | ||
| Area code : | +63 2 | ||
| Mayor : | Benjamin Abalos Jr. | ||
| Website: | www.mandaluyong.gov.ph | ||
| Geographical location in the Philippines | |||
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Mandaluyong (officially: City of Mandaluyong ; Filipino : Lungsod ng Mandaluyong , nickname: Tiger City ) is a Philippine metropolis in Metro Manila . The city is located on the main island of Luzón , near the capital Manila . Mandaluyong had a population of 386,276 as of August 1, 2015.
Mandaluyong is best known for its women's prison and the National Center for Mental Health.
Overall, Mandaluyong has a rather small town character in large parts, despite the enormous population density of more than 27,000 people per square kilometer.
The SM Megamall in Mandaluyong, one of the largest shopping centers in Asia, is of national importance. The Jose Rizal University and Arellano University are important educational institution in the city.
Individual evidence
- ^ Homepage of the José Rizal University ( Memento from January 20, 2012 in the Internet Archive )
- ^ Homepage of the Arellano University