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Philippines: flag, map, capital and facts
Everything about Philippines: its flag, its map and its facts.
- Capital
- Manila
- Population
- 116.8 million
- Area
- 342,353 km²
- Currency
- Philippine Peso (₱)
#14 by population · #63 by area · #33 economy in the world · #22 by population density
Population and society
Population of ph, 1960–2025. From 27.9 million in 1960 to 116.8 million in 2025.
- Population density
- 389 per km² (rank 22 of 194)
- Urban population
- 55.8% (2025)
- Under 15
- 27.1% (2025)
- Over 65
- 5.7% (2025)
- Children per woman
- 1.89 (2024)
- Internet users
- 67.3% (2024)
Economy and nature
- GDP
- $487.1B (rank 33 of 194)
- Unemployment
- 2.2% (2025)
- Inflation
- 1.7% (2025)
- Forests
- 24.8% (of its land · 2024)
- CO₂ per person
- 1.5 t (a year · 2024)
- Lowest point
- 0 m (sea level)
Figures: World Bank, latest year with data. Lowest point: reviewed by hand.
Symbols
- Anthem
- Lupang Hinirang
- Official name
- Republic of the Philippines · Republika ng Pilipinas
- Motto
- Maka-Diyos, Maka-tao, Makakalikasan at Makabansa (Filipino)
Coat of arms and anthem: Wikimedia Commons.
Practical facts
- Official languages
- English and Filipino
- Calling code
- +63
- Internet domain
- .ph
- Driving side
- On the right
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Demonym
- Filipino
Geography
- Continent
- Asia
- Neighbouring countries
- None: no land borders
- Highest point
- Mount Apo (2,954 m)
- Largest city
- Quezon City
- Access to the sea
- Yes
History and politics
- Form of government
- Presidential republic
- Independence from
- Spain (1898)
Economy and life
- GDP per person
- $4,171 (2025)
- Life expectancy
- 69.9 years (2024)
- Human Development Index
- 0.72 (rank 117 of 193)
Regions in figures
| Flags | Name | Capital | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangsamoro | Parang | 5,691,583 (2024) | 12,712 | |
| Bicol | Legazpi | 6,064,426 (2024) | 18,156 | |
| Cagayan Valley | Tuguegarao | 3,777,608 (2024) | 28,229 | |
| Calabarzon | Calamba | 16,933,234 (2024) | 16,873 | |
| Caraga | Butuan | 2,865,196 (2024) | 21,478 | |
| Central Luzon | San Fernando | 12,989,074 (2024) | 22,015 | |
| Central Visayas | Cebu City | 6,640,875 (2024) | 15,896 | |
 | Cordillera Administrative Region | Baguio | 1,808,985 (2024) | 19,422 |
| Davao | Davao City | 5,389,422 (2024) | — | |
| Eastern Visayas | Tacloban | 4,625,929 (2024) | 23,251 | |
| Ilocos | San Fernando | 5,342,453 (2024) | 13,013 | |
| Mimaropa | Calapan | 3,245,446 (2024) | 29,621 | |
| National Capital Region (Metro Manila) | Manila | 14,001,751 (2024) | 611 | |
| Negros Island Region | Bacolod | 4,904,944 (2024) | — | |
| Northern Mindanao | Cagayan de Oro | 5,178,326 (2024) | 20,496 | |
| Soccsksargen | Koronadal | 4,462,776 (2024) | 22,513 | |
| Western Visayas | Iloilo City | 4,861,911 (2024) | 20,794 | |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | Pagadian | 3,943,837 (2024) | 17,057 |
Capitals, population and area: Wikidata. The year of each population is in brackets.
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Its flags over time
Philippines · 1936–1985- Philippines · 1998–today
Flags: Wikimedia Commons.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of the Philippines?
Manila
How many people live in the Philippines?
116.8 million inhabitants (2025)
What currency is used in the Philippines?
Philippine Peso
What are the official languages of the Philippines?
English and Filipino
What is the calling code of the Philippines?
+63
Which countries border the Philippines?
None: no land borders
What is the highest point of the Philippines?
Mount Apo (2,954 m)
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Data: World Bank (population, economy), UNDP (human development), Wikidata, GeoNames and mledoze/countries.