Port Area, Manila

The Port Area is a district of the city of Manila, Philippines. Post-war developments at the Manila South Harbor eventually paved the way for the migration of people from the different provinces, making it one of the largest urban poor community in the Philippines.

Not to be confused with Port of Manila.

Port Area
District of Manila
Aerial view of Port Area with Customs House
Map of Manila showing the location of Port Area
Coordinates: 14.588726°N 120.968597°E / 14.588726; 120.968597
CountryPhilippines
RegionNational Capital Region
CityManila
DistrictPart of the 5th district of Manila
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total72,605

Barangays

Port Area, Manila is made up of 5 barangays, numbered 649, 650, 651, 652 and 653. Barangay 649 contains the Engineer's Island, now informally known as the Baseco Compound. The Island is regarded as one of the biggest urban poor community in the Philippines.

Barangays of Port Area, Manila
Barangay Population (2020)[1]
Barangay 64964,750
Barangay 6505,202
Barangay 6512,556
Barangay 65239
Barangay 65358

References
  1. "Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
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