Lungsod ng Makati | |
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City | |
City of Makati | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | National Capital |
Districts | 1st and 2nd districts of Makati City |
Settled | 1670 |
Cityhood | January 2, 1995 |
Barangays | 33 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor–council government |
• Mayor | Abigail Binay (UNA) |
• Vice Mayor | Monique Lagdameo (UNA) |
• Makati City Council | Councilors |
Area | |
• Total | 21.57 km2 (8.33 sq mi) |
Elevation | 15.4 m (50.5 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 529,039 |
• Density | 24,527/km2 (63,520/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP Code | 1200 to 1299 |
Website | www |
Makati, officially known as the City of Makati (/məˈkɑːɪ/ mə-KAH-tee; Tagalog: Makati), in the Philippines, is one of the sixteen cities that make up Metro Manila. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines. As the host of various embassies, it is also an important center for international affairs.
With 529,039 people, Makati is the 16th-largest city in the country and ranked as the 41st most densely populated city in the world with 19,336 inhabitants per square kilometer.