Makati
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| Name | Makati |
| Settlement type | City |
| Subdivision type | Country |
| Subdivision name | Philippines |
| Subdivision type1 | Region |
| Subdivision name1 | Calabarzon |
| Established title | Founded |
| Established date | 1670 |
| Established title1 | Chartered |
| Established date1 | 1917 |
| Established title2 | Cityhood |
| Established date2 | 1995 |
| Area total km2 | 21.57 |
| Population total | 529039 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Population density km2 | auto |
Makati Makati is a highly urbanized city in the Philippines forming the core of the Makati Central Business District and one of the nation's premier financial centers. It hosts major corporate headquarters, multinational embassies, and high-rise developments, and it serves as a hub for Asian Development Bank, J.P. Morgan, Citi, HSBC, and regional headquarters for numerous firms. The city is noted for its concentration of skyscrapers, mixed-use developments, and cultural institutions that connect to national and international networks.
History
The area began as a southwestern hinterland of Manila populated by Tagalog people and visited by Spanish Empire explorers; land grants during the Spanish colonial period transformed rural estates into the Hacienda San Pedro de Macati under families such as the Zobel de Ayala family. During the Philippine Revolution (1896–1898) and the Philippine–American War, control shifted as First Philippine Republic and later United States Insular Government administrators reorganized territories. In the 20th century, development accelerated under entrepreneurs linked to Ayala Corporation, who introduced planned subdivisions, commercial centers, and later the Makati CBD that attracted firms like Philippine Stock Exchange. World War II battles involving Japanese occupation of the Philippines and liberation operations by United States Armed Forces affected the area’s infrastructure; postwar reconstruction paralleled national projects by Roxas administration and other national leaders. Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos and subsequent political changes influenced urban policy, while the People Power Revolution and administrations of presidents including Corazon Aquino and Fidel V. Ramos framed modern governance and investment climates.
Geography and climate
Located on the southern bank of the Pasig River and adjacent to cities such as Manila, Pasay, Taguig, and Pateros, the city occupies part of the National Capital Region (Philippines). Its terrain is largely flat with reclaimed areas and low elevations prone to urban runoff associated with the Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) era that emphasized disaster resilience projects championed by agencies like the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. The climate is tropical monsoon influenced by the Intertropical Convergence Zone and seasonal patterns tied to the Northwest Monsoon and Amihan; annual rainfall and heat indices influence infrastructure planning linked to initiatives by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
Economy and finance
The city's economy centers on finance, services, retail, and real estate development led by conglomerates such as Ayala Corporation, GT Capital, SM Investments Corporation (through nearby projects), and regional offices of Shell plc and Unilever. It hosts trading floors for brokers affiliated with the Philippine Stock Exchange and multinational banks including Bank of America, Standard Chartered, and Deutsche Bank. Major mixed-use developments such as those by Ayala Land and commercial centers with tenants like Glorietta and Greenbelt anchor retail and hospitality sectors frequented by diplomats from embassies of United States and Japan. The city's role in foreign direct investment connects to policies by the Board of Investments and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Government and administration
Administratively classified as a highly urbanized city under national law frameworks like the Local Government Code of 1991, the city is governed by an elected mayor and city council that interact with national agencies including the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Finance. Legislative districts align with representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines, while local ordinances coordinate zoning, public safety, and fiscal administration with oversight from institutions such as the Commission on Audit. Law enforcement and public order are operationally supported by the Philippine National Police and local barangay officials who implement community programs linked to national initiatives.
Demographics and society
The population comprises diverse groups including Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano, and international expatriates from United States, China, Japan, and South Korea, drawn by corporate and diplomatic postings. Religious life features congregations affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, including parishes connected to the Archdiocese of Manila, as well as communities of Protestantism, Islam in the Philippines, and other faiths. Social services and public health coordinate with the Department of Health and non-governmental organizations; demographic trends influence housing policy by developers like Rockwell Land and public programs aligned to national social protection schemes.
Infrastructure and transportation
Transport arteries include segments of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, arterial links to South Luzon Expressway, and connections to commuter rail systems such as Philippine National Railways and stations integrated with the MRT Line 3 and LRT Line 1 corridors. Airport access is provided via Ninoy Aquino International Airport while local mobility uses bus routes, jeepneys, taxi services, and app-based platforms such as Grab (company). Utilities and telecommunications are served by firms including Manila Electric Company and providers that coordinate with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and the National Telecommunications Commission to maintain power, water, and broadband infrastructure.
Culture, landmarks, and education
Cultural venues include museums and galleries hosted by institutions like the Ayala Museum and performance spaces used by ensembles tied to the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Landmarks and mixed-use complexes such as Ayala Center, Greenbelt Mall, and the Rockwell Center are focal points for tourism and urban leisure alongside green spaces influenced by urban design trends from international firms. Educational institutions range from universities with satellite campuses of Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, and specialty schools, to international schools serving diplomatic communities such as the International School Manila. The city's cultural calendar and arts scene often align with national festivals like Sinulog in broader metropolitan networks.