What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila
Manila is the capital city and seat of government of Philippines, a country in South-Eastern Asia. Philippines uses the ISO codes PH and PHL, and its international dialling code is +63. The currency in use is the Philippine peso (PHP).
For the full profile of Philippines, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Philippines country page. The country has an estimated population of 116,786,962 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Philippines
- Capital: Manila
- Region: South-Eastern Asia
- Currency: Philippine peso (PHP)
- Calling code: +63
- Flag emoji: 🇵🇭
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
Is Manila the largest city in Philippines?
Manila is the capital of Philippines and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Manila?
Manila, like the rest of Philippines, uses the Philippine peso (PHP, symbol ₱).
Capital and country data from open datasets. Full sources on the data page.