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Malabon
ℹ️Practical info — Malabon
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Book a tricycle heritage tour to see the city's well-preserved ancestral houses.
- Check tide reports during rainy weather as some areas are prone to flooding.
- Explore the narrow alleys on foot to discover hidden local food gems.
- Visit in the evening to experience the lively street food culture.
🍽 Food
Famous thick rice noodles with seafood sauce, best tried at Rosy's or Nanay's.
Taste the legendary deep-fried pork leg at the famous Jamico's Restaurant.
The city's signature colorful and sweet layered rice cakes.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The foodie heart of the city, well-suited for buying local delicacies and fresh produce.
A convenient shopping mall for daily essentials and retail stores.
A beautiful historic church built in 1614 with a very peaceful courtyard.
A calm spot to learn about the city's rich heritage and local history.
Water temperature…
Malabon, a coastal city in the north of Metro Manila, is famous for its Pancit Malabon, a noodle dish with a thick shrimp-based sauce and various toppings. The city is often nicknamed the 'Venice of the Philippines' due to its susceptibility to flooding, caused by its low-lying elevation and numerous waterways. Malabon has a rich historical and cultural heritage, with several well-preserved Spanish colonial houses. The San Bartolome Church, a 17th-century baroque church, is a major landmark. The city was historically an important center for fishing and trade. Despite the challenges of flooding, Malabon retains its unique charm and culinary identity. The city is making efforts to mitigate the flood situation through the construction of dikes and pumping stations.
- Location: Philippines
- Top sights: Kalookan Diocesan Archives & Museum · Polyman Manufacturing Corporation · Angel Cacnio Art Gallery
- Nearby: Pasay (9 km)
- Population: ~365.525 (2024)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain mm | 148 | 148 | 119 | 102 | 171 | 248 | 312 | 289 | 301 | 341 | 345 | 393 |
Geography
Facts
- The name Malabon is said to come from 'maraming labong', meaning 'many bamboo shoots'.
- The city celebrates the Pagoda fluvial festival.
- Malabon is known for its 'kakanin' or rice cakes.
- The Asilo de Huérfanos was a Spanish-era orphanage.
- The city is divided into 21 barangays.
- The Malabon Zoo is a popular place for families.
- The Ibaviosa-Concepcion House is a well-preserved heritage house.
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