Makati

Makati, officially known as the City of Makati (/məˈkɑːtɪ/ 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.

Makati City Lungsod ng Makati
City
City of Makati
The Makati skyline
Nickname(s):  The Financial Capital of the Philippines, the Wall Street of the Phils.
Motto(s):  Makati, Mahalin Natin, Atin Ito
Map of Metro Manila highlighting Makati City
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 1st District: Virgilio N. Hilario Jr. Anna Alcina M. Yabut Luis S. Javier Jr. Jose C. Villena IV Martin John Pio Q. Arenas Armando P. Padilla Rene Andrei Q. Saguisag Tosca Camille T. Puno-Ramos 2nd District: Kristina T. Sarosa Leonardo M. Magpantay Arnold J. Cruz Shirley C. Aspillaga Dennis B. Almario Israel S. Cruzado Benedict B. Baniqued Maria Dolores M. Arayon
Area [1]
• Total	21.57 km2 (8.33 sq mi)
Elevation	15.4 m (50.5 ft)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	529,039
• Density	24,527/km2 (63,520/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP Code	1200 to 1299
Dialing code	2
Website	www.makati.gov.ph

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.

Makati became the financial center of the Philippines during the 1960s. It is home to the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Makati Business Club.^[3][4]

Makati is notable for its exceptionally multicultural lifestyle, as a significant center for intercontinental matters and for its reputation as a major entertainment center in the metropolis.^[5] The city is also known for its cosmopolitan culture because of its major shopping centers, condominiums, financial hubs, hotels, and entertainment hubs, which are located around the city.^[6]

Makati first became as the financial center of the Philippines during the 1960s. The Philippine Stock Exchange and the Makati Business Club are there.^[7][8]

Barangays

Makati has divided into 33 barangays.

Barangay	Population (2004)	Population (2010)[9]	Area (km2)	District
Bangkal	22,433	23,378	0.74	1st
Bel-Air	9,330	18,280	1.71	1st
Carmona	3,699	3,096	0.34	1st
Cembo	25,815	27,998	0.22	2nd
Comembo	14,174	14,433	0.27	2nd
Dasmariñas	5,757	5,654	1.90	1st
East Rembo	23,902	26,433	0.44	2nd
Forbes Park	3,420	2,533	2.53	1st
Guadalupe Nuevo	22,493	18,271	0.57	2nd
Guadalupe Viejo	13,632	16,411	0.62	2nd
Kasilawan	6,224	5,291	0.09	1st
La Paz	8,843	7,931	0.32	1st
Magallanes	7,509	5,576	1.20	1st
Olympia	20,172	21,270	0.44	1st
Palanan	16,614	17,283	0.65	1st
Pembo	35,035	44,803	1.23	2nd
Pinagkaisahan	6,186	5,804	0.16	2nd
Pio del Pilar	22,495	27,035	1.20	1st
Pitogo	13,367	15,332	0.14	2nd
Poblacion	8,446	17,120	0.46	1st
Rizal	37,022	41,959	3.55	2nd
San Antonio	12,226	11,443	0.89	1st
San Isidro	8,686	7,589	0.50	1st
San Lorenzo	6,487	10,006	2.09	1st
Santa Cruz	7,419	7,440	0.47	1st
Singkamas	6,226	7,426	0.13	1st
South Cembo	13,570	14,672	0.20	2nd
Tejeros	16,820	13,868	0.29	1st
Urdaneta	3,817	3,717	0.74	1st
Valenzuela	5,908	7,261	0.24	1st
West Rembo	28,889	28,406	0.55	2nd