San Juan, Metro Manila
San Juan
San Juan del Monte | |
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City Hall of San Juan Diwa ng 1896 Monument Hall of Justice | |
| Nickname: Dakilang Lungsód ng San Juan (Great City of San Juan) | |
| Motto(s): Diwa ng 1896 ("Spirit of 1896") Makabagong San Juan (Modern San Juan) | |
| Anthem: San Juan, Sagisag ng Kalayaan (English: San Juan, Symbol of Freedom) | |
Map of Metro Manila with San Juan highlighted | |
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Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 14°36′14″N 121°01′48″E / 14.604°N 121.03°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| Province | none |
| District | Lone district |
| Founded | 1623 |
| Annexation to San Felipe Neri | October 12, 1903 |
| Chartered | March 27, 1907 |
| Cityhood and HUC | June 17, 2007 |
| Named after | St. John the Baptist |
| Barangays | 21 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
| • Mayor | Francisco Javier M. Zamora (PFP) |
| • Vice Mayor | Jose Angelo Rafael E. Agcaoili (PFP) |
| • Representative | Ysabel Maria J. Zamora (Lakas) |
| • Councilors | List |
| • Electorate | 100,639 voters (2025) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.87 km2 (2.27 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 145th out of 145 |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 136 m (446 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 126,347 |
| • Density | 22,000/km2 (56,000/sq mi) |
| • Households | 31,519 |
| Demonym(s) | San Juaneño (Male) San Juaneña (Female) |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st city income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 0.09 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 2,719 million (2022) |
| • Assets | ₱ 7,364 million (2022) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 2,329 million (2022) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 2,226 million (2022) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | Manila Electric Company (Meralco) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 1500–1504 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)02 |
| Native languages | Tagalog |
| Catholic diocese | Archdiocese of Manila |
| Patron saint | John the Baptist |
| Website | www |
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San Juan, officially the City of San Juan (Filipino: Lungsod ng San Juan), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 126,347 people. It is geographically located in Metro Manila's approximate center and is also the country's smallest city in terms of land area.
The city is known historically for the site of the first battle of the Katipunan, the organization which led the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire. Notable landmarks today such as the Pinaglabanan Shrine and heritage homes are located in the city. Other locations include Greenhills and Santolan Town Plaza, making the city a major shopping hub with a range of upscale, boutique, and bargain retail.