Philippines Facts
Capital of PhilippinesThe capital of Philippines is Manila.
| Capital | Manila |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 115 million |
| Total area | 300,000 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 383 people per km² |
| Currency | Philippine peso (PHP) |
| Region | Asia |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 115 million people = 115,000,000 people. Divided by 300,000 km²: 383.33 people per km², which rounds to 383.
Check it backwards
383 × 300,000 km² ≈ 114,990,000 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Philippines?
The capital of Philippines is Manila.
How many people live in Philippines?
About 115 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 383 people per km².
How big is Philippines?
Philippines covers 300,000 km² in total area.
What currency does Philippines use?
The Philippine peso (PHP).