Quezon City facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quezon City Lungsod Quezon
Highly urbanized city
Quezon Avenue and Quezon Memorial Shrine Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center Quezon City Hall University of the Philippines Diliman Eastwood City Banawe Street Araneta Coliseum
Flag Seal
Nickname(s):  City of Stars
Anthem: Awit ng Lungsod Quezon (Anthem of Quezon City)
Map of Metro Manila with Quezon City highlighted
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Quezon City Location in Philippines
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
Province	none
Districts	1st to 6th districts
Incorporated (city)	October 12, 1939
Highly urbanized city	December 22, 1979
Named for	Manuel L. Quezon
Barangays	142 (see Barangays)
Government
• Type	Sangguniang Panlungsod
Area
• Total	171.71 km2 (66.30 sq mi)
Elevation	67 m (220 ft)
Highest elevation	796 m (2,612 ft)
Lowest elevation	-2 m (−6.6 ft)
Population  (2020 census)
• Total	2,960,048
• Rank	1st
• Density	17,238.6/km2 (44,647.9/sq mi)
• Households	738,724
Demonym(s)	Taga-QC QCitizen
Economy
• Income class	special city income class
• Poverty incidence	1.80 % (2021)
• Revenue	₱ 24,024 million (2020)
• Assets	₱ 451,589 million (2020)
• Expenditure	₱ 23,068 million (2020)
• Liabilities	₱ 29,660 million (2020)
Service provider
• Electricity	Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zone	UTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code	1100 to 1138
PSGC	[https://psa.gov.ph/classification/psgc/?q=psgc/barangays/{{#pro000&regcode={{&provcode= p {{#property:P988}} ]
IDD : area code	+63 (0)2
Native languages	Tagalog
Major religions	Catholic
Catholic diocese	Roman Catholic Diocese of Cubao, Roman Catholic Diocese of Novaliches
Patron saint	Our Lady of La Naval de Manila
Website	quezoncity.gov.ph

Quezon City (UK: /ˈkeɪzɒn/, US: /ˈkeɪsɒn, -sɔːn, -soʊn/; Filipino: Lungsod Quezon [luŋˈsod ˈkɛson]), also known as the City of Quezon and Q.C. (read and pronounced in Filipino as Kyusi), is the city with the most people in the Philippines. In 2020, it had a population of 2,960,048 people. It was started on October 12, 1939. The city was named after Manuel L. Quezon, who was the second president of the Philippines.

This city was meant to be the national capital of the Philippines. It was planned to replace Manila, which had growing problems like too many people and not enough good homes. To create Quezon City, parts of towns like Caloocan, Marikina, San Juan, and Pasig were used. The Philippine government also bought eight large areas of land for this purpose.

Quezon City officially became the national capital on October 12, 1949. Many government offices moved there from Manila. This led to the city expanding northward, taking parts of Novaliches from Caloocan. Some areas were also taken from San Mateo and Montalban. However, on June 24, 1976, Manila became the national capital again. The entire Metro Manila area was then named the seat of government.

Quezon City is famous for its culture, entertainment, and media. It is often called the "City of Stars." Many big TV networks have their main offices and studios here. The city is also known for its businesses, schools, research, technology, and tourism. Several government branches, including the Batasang Pambansa Complex (where the House of Representatives of the Philippines meets), are located in Quezon City.

Quezon City is a planned city. It covers about 161.11 square kilometers (62.20 sq mi), making it the largest city in Metro Manila by land area. It is divided into six Congressional Districts. These districts represent the city in the Congress of the Philippines. The city has 142 barangays, which are like small neighborhoods. Most government offices are in Diliman and Batasan Hills. The northern part of the city is near the Sierra Madre mountain range. This includes the La Mesa Watershed Reservation, which is a protected area and Metro Manila's largest water source.

In 2023, Quezon City had an estimated 3.1 million people. It is the only planned city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines.

A Look at Quezon City's Past

Starting the City: The Commonwealth Era

Plans for a New Capital

Before Quezon City was built, the land was part of several towns. These included Caloocan, Mariquina (Marikina), Montalban, Pasig, San Mateo, and San Juan del Monte. They were all in Manila province, and later in Rizal province.

In the 1930s, Manila had many urban problems. There were not enough good homes for everyone. Thousands of people lived in crowded communities. The city also had issues with cleanliness and traffic. Because of this, people started moving to suburbs outside Manila. These areas included Pasay, San Felipe Neri (Mandaluyong), San Francisco del Monte, Makati, and San Juan del Monte. Richer families moved there to escape the crowded city.

President Manuel L. Quezon wanted to solve Manila's housing problems. He started projects called Barrio Obrero (Worker's Community). These were meant to provide homes for workers. However, these projects did not work out and became crowded areas.

Alejandro Roces Sr., a famous Filipino writer, helped President Quezon with his idea for a new city. Quezon wanted a city where ordinary people could live well. Roces suggested buying a large piece of land for this. The government only had ₱3 million from the National Development Company (NDC).

To make Quezon's dream happen, the People's Homesite Corporation (PHC) was created on October 14, 1938. It started with ₱2 million. Roces was the chairman. They quickly bought the large Diliman Estate from the Tuason family. They paid 5 centavos per square meter. The PHC then divided the land into lots and sold them at affordable prices. The goal was to help Manila's working class find good, affordable homes. Water services were extended to the area. The Bureau of Public Works built streets and highways. Quezon also asked Architect Juan M. Arellano to design the city.

Eight large estates were bought to create Quezon City. These included Diliman Estate (1,573.22 hectares (15.7322 km²)), Santa Mesa Estate (861.79 hectares (8.6179 km²)), and others. Quezon wanted to create a place for workers. Also, the University of the Philippines (UP) campus in Manila needed to move to a bigger space. This became another reason to create Quezon City.

UP had planned to expand since 1928. Their campus in Manila was too small. The revised Burnham Plan of Manila suggested a new campus just outside Manila. The UP Board of Regents told Quezon they wanted to move, and he supported it. He wanted the Manila campus buildings to be used by the government. In 1939, Quezon asked the National Assembly to approve UP's move. On June 8, 1939, Commonwealth Act No. 442 was passed. It allowed UP to move outside Manila. A part of Mariquina Estate and Diliman Estate became the new university campus.

How Quezon City Was Created

With new homes in Diliman and the UP Campus, creating Quezon City made sense. On October 12, 1939, Commonwealth Act No. 502 was passed. This law created Quezon City. President Quezon let the bill become law without signing it. The city was first meant to be called Balintawak City. But Assemblymen Narciso Ramos and Eugenio Perez successfully pushed to name it after President Quezon. This honored his role in starting the new city. The creation of Quezon City stopped the full plan for Manila. Funds were used for the new capital instead.

Several neighborhoods from different towns were used to form Quezon City. The new city covered about 7,355 hectares (73.55 km²). Areas like Bago Bantay, Balingasa, Balintawak, and Tatalon were taken from Caloocan. Cubao, Diliman, Kamuning, New Manila, and San Francisco del Monte came from San Juan. Balara, Barangka, Jesus de la Peña, Krus na Ligas, Tañong, and the new UP Campus were from Marikina. Parts of Libis and Ugong Norte were from Pasig. Commonwealth Act No. 659, passed on June 21, 1941, changed the city's borders. Some areas were returned to Mandaluyong and Marikina. However, Camp Crame was taken from San Juan and given to Quezon City.

In 1939, the city had 39,103 people. In its early days, it was mostly rural. But Quezon asked American Architect William Parsons to create a master plan. Parsons suggested putting the National Government Center in Diliman. This was safer from naval attacks than Manila Bay. Parsons died in December 1939. His partner, Harry T. Frost, took over. Frost arrived in the Philippines on May 1, 1940. He became the architectural adviser for the Philippine government. With Juan M. Arellano, Alpheus D. Williams, and Welton Becket, they created the Master Plan for Quezon City. It was approved in 1941.

The Frost Plan included wide roads, large open spaces, and roundabouts. The main part of the city was a 400-hectare square. It was formed by North, West, South, and East Avenues. This area was meant for the national government. At one corner, a 25-hectare elliptical site was planned for the Capitol Building.

To make the city easy to reach, Quezon ordered Luzon Bus Lines to run buses from Kamuning to Tutuban in Divisoria, Manila. This provided transport for residents. However, the bus fare was too expensive for low-wage earners. Because of high housing prices and lack of transport for low-income people, the goal of providing mass housing was not fully met. Instead, middle-class families moved to Quezon City. For example, residents of Kamuning asked to rename their area from Barrio Obrero (Worker's Community) to Kamuning. This was because they were not Obreros (Workers).

Japanese Occupation and Postwar Changes

The Philippine Exposition in 1941 happened in the new Quezon City. But only local people could join because of World War II. In December 1941, Japanese forces bombed parts of Manila. On January 1, 1942, President Quezon created the City of Greater Manila. This was an emergency measure. It combined Manila with towns like Caloocan, Makati, and Quezon City. The mayors of these towns became assistant mayors. This City of Greater Manila later inspired the creation of Metro Manila in 1975.

After the war, the City of Greater Manila was dissolved. Cities and towns went back to their old status. In 1945, Filipino and American soldiers, with help from local fighters, freed Quezon City from Japanese forces. There was heavy fighting in Novaliches and New Manila.

On July 17, 1948, President Elpidio Quirino signed Republic Act No. 333. This made Quezon City the new capital of the Philippines. The law created a commission to plan the city. As the capital, the city grew northward. Areas like Novaliches were taken from Caloocan. This split Caloocan into two separate parts. Quezon City officially became the capital on October 12, 1949. President Quirino laid the first stone for the planned Capitol Building in Constitution Hills.

On June 16, 1950, the Quezon City Charter was updated. The city's area was set at 153.59 km² (59 sq mi). Six years later, on June 16, 1956, more changes were made. The area was defined as 151.06 km² (58 sq mi). However, a 1995 map showed the city's area as 161.11 km² (62.20 sq mi). This makes it the largest local government area in Metro Manila.

The Marcos Era and People Power

The 1960s and 1970s brought many changes to the Philippines. Many important events happened in or involved people from Quezon City. Students from universities in Quezon City, like the University of the Philippines Diliman, were among the first to ask for changes in the government.

These students were at the forefront of major protests in early 1970, known as the "First Quarter Storm." In 1971, the Diliman Commune happened. Students, teachers, and residents of UP Diliman protested against rising oil prices. They also demanded that the military not attack the campus.

When Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law in September 1972, media outlets in Quezon City were shut down. Many students, journalists, and politicians who opposed Marcos were arrested. About 400 of these people were held in Camp Crame in Quezon City. Camp Crame became a place where many people faced difficulties during this time. The Bantayog ng mga Bayani was built along Quezon Avenue. It honors the heroes who fought for freedom during the 20-year Marcos period.

A key moment that helped end the Marcos era was the 1974 Sacred Heart Novitiate raid. A Catholic seminary in Novaliches was raided. This event helped convince many people that Marcos's power had grown too much.

As pressure grew, other important events happened in Quezon City. The funeral of Ninoy Aquino, a leader who was assassinated, started at his family's home in Quezon City in August 1983. It then went to Santo Domingo Church before his burial. Two million people joined the procession. This event inspired many Filipinos to resist the government. Protests grew until Marcos was removed from power by the People Power revolution.

Changes During the Marcos Administration

On November 7, 1975, Metro Manila was created as a single unit. It included four cities and thirteen towns. A year later, on June 24, 1976, Manila was made the capital of the Philippines again. President Marcos named his wife, Imelda Marcos, as the first governor of Metro Manila. She started building many grand government buildings.

On March 31, 1978, President Marcos moved President Quezon's remains. They were moved from Manila North Cemetery to the new Quezon Memorial Shrine. This shrine now holds a museum and the burial place of President Quezon and his wife, Aurora Aragon Quezon.

The EDSA People Power Revolution

In 1986, the peaceful People Power Revolution happened. It was led by Corazon Aquino and Cardinal Jaime Sin. This event removed Marcos from power. Thousands of people gathered on EDSA between Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo. These demonstrations happened from February 22 to 25, 1986.

Monuments to Remember

Three major monuments remembering the Martial Law era are in Quezon City. The People Power Monument and the EDSA Shrine were built to remember the revolution. The EDSA Shrine also shows the important role the Catholic Church played. The Bantayog ng mga Bayani on Quezon Avenue honors those who fought for freedom during the Marcos years.

Recent Times

On February 23, 1998, Republic Act. No. 8535 was signed. This law aimed to create the City of Novaliches from 15 northern barangays of Quezon City. However, in a vote on October 23, 1999, most Quezon City residents said no to Novaliches becoming a separate city.

In 2010, actor Herbert "Bistek" Bautista became the city mayor. During his time, the Quezon City Pride Council was created. It was the first LGBT council in the Philippines. He also started housing projects called "Bistekville." In 2019, Maria Josefina "Joy" Belmonte became mayor. She was reelected in 2022. Under her leadership, the Quezon City People's Council was formed. This council helps civil society groups work with the city government.

Starting March 15, 2020, Quezon City was placed under community quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The strictest quarantine was in 2020 and 2021. This was in response to the pandemic in the city. More than 100,000 residents were infected. The quarantine rules were later eased. The public health emergency was lifted on July 21, 2023.

No-Contact Apprehension Policy

On July 1, 2022, Quezon City started using its No Contact Apprehension Policy. This policy uses closed-circuit television cameras on major roads. If drivers break traffic rules, they get a notice of violation by mail. This notice is usually sent within 14 days. This policy has received some complaints from drivers. They say some intersections have unclear rules.

Exploring Quezon City's Landscape

Quezon City has rolling hills and varied land. Five river systems flow through the city. These are the Marikina, Pasig, San Juan, Tullahan, and Meycauayan rivers. They have many smaller streams and branches. The city covers about 161.11 km² (62.20 sq mi). This makes it the largest local government area in Metro Manila. The city's borders have changed four times since 1939.

Quezon City is bordered by Rodriguez and San Jose del Monte to the north. To the east are Marikina and San Mateo. Pasig is to the southeast. Mandaluyong and San Juan are to the south. Manila is to the southwest. Caloocan and Valenzuela are to the west and northwest. The city sits on the Guadalupe Plateau. This is a high area between Manila's lowlands and the Marikina River Valley. The highest point in Quezon City is in the La Mesa Watershed Reservation. It is about 250 meters (820 ft) above sea level. The West Valley Fault runs along the city's eastern border.

Neighborhoods and Districts

Quezon City is divided into 142 barangays (neighborhoods). These barangays are grouped into six congressional districts. Each district has a representative in the House of Representatives. Each district also has six City Councilors. District II has the fewest barangays but is the largest in land area. It includes the Novaliches Reservoir.

• District I (2015 population: 409,962) covers 37 barangays. These include Alicia, Bagong Pag-asa, Bahay Toro, and Veterans Village. Its area is about 19.59 km² (7.56 sq mi).
• District II (2015 population: 688,773) covers 5 barangays. These are Bagong Silangan, Batasan Hills, Commonwealth, Holy Spirit, and Payatas.
• District III (2015 population: 324,669) covers 37 barangays. These include Amihan, Bagumbuhay, Camp Aguinaldo, and Loyola Heights.
• District IV (2015 population: 446,122) covers 38 barangays. These include Bagong Lipunan ng Crame, Botocan, Central, and U.P. Campus.
• District V (2015 population: 535,798) covers 14 barangays. These include Bagbag, Capri, Fairview, and Novaliches Proper. This district is often called Novaliches.
• District VI (2015 population: 531,592) covers 11 barangays. These include Apolonio Samson, Baesa, Culiat, and Tandang Sora.

Quezon City also has informal districts based on history.

• Bago Bantay: This is a residential area behind SM North EDSA.
• Cubao: Located in the south, it is home to Araneta City. This area has malls like Ali Mall and Gateway Mall. It also has the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Cubao Cathedral is here.
• Diliman: This is the center of Quezon City. Many government offices and universities are here. These include the University of the Philippines Diliman and New Era University. The Diliman Quadrangle is known for hospitals, government buildings, and nightlife. Major TV networks like ABS-CBN and GMA have their main offices here.
• Galas: This district is on the southwest border with Manila. It has barangays named after important public figures.
• La Loma: In the southwest, this area is famous for its lechon (roasted pig). The La Loma Cemetery is nearby.
• New Manila: Named after Manila, this area was for wealthy families. It was once part of San Juan. Balete Drive here is known in Filipino stories as a haunted place.
• Novaliches: This is the largest district. It includes the La Mesa Watershed Reservation and its Dam and Reservoir. This is where most of Metro Manila's water comes from. Novaliches was part of Caloocan before joining Quezon City in 1948.
• Project 1: Also called Barangay Roxas or Roxas District. This was the first housing project by the Philippine Homesite Housing Corporation.
• Project 2: Made up of barangays Quirino 2-A, Quirino 2-B, and Quirino 2-C. Known as Anonas.
• Project 3: Made up of barangays Quirino 3-A, Amihan, Claro, and Duyan-Duyan. Also known as Anonas.
• Project 4: Located in the eastern area next to Cubao.
• Project 5: Also known as Barangay E. Rodriguez.
• Project 6: This is a well-off neighborhood in Diliman. It has hospitals like the Philippine Children's Medical Center. The Office of the Ombudsman and the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center are also here.
• Project 7: Made up of barangays Bungad and Veterans Village.
• Project 8: Made up of barangays Bahay Toro, Baesa, and Sangandaan.
• San Francisco del Monte: Founded in 1590, it is Quezon City's oldest district. It was originally part of San Juan. The Santuario de San Pedro Bautista is here.
• Santa Mesa Heights: This is a wealthy residential area. It is home to the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes and the National Shrine of Our Lady of La Naval. Many Catholic schools are here. Banawe Street, a Chinatown-like area, is famous for its Asian restaurants.

Quezon City's Climate

Weather chart for Quezon City
J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
27   31 21	24   32 22	33   33 23	42   35 24	212   34 25	323   33 25	517   32 25	569   31 25	500   32 24	284   32 24	141   32 23	115   31 22
temperatures in °C precipitation totals in mm source: PAGASA
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     1.1   87 71     1   89 71     1.3   91 73     1.6   94 75     8.3   94 77     13   92 77     20   89 76     22   88 76     20   89 76     11   89 75     5.6   89 74     4.5   87 72 temperatures in °F precipitation totals in inches

Quezon City has a tropical monsoon climate (Am). It has a dry season from December to April. This dry season is divided into cool and warm parts. The wet season is from May to November. It brings heavy rains to some areas.

The main weather station is at the PAGASA Science Garden. Temperatures have ranged from a high of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) to a low of 14.9 °C (58.8 °F). The hot season lasts about 1.5 months, from April to May. The average daily high is 32.8 °C (91.0 °F). The cool season lasts about 2.6 months, from November to February. The average temperature is below 30.5 °C (86.9 °F).

About 20 typhoons enter the Philippines each year. They affect Quezon City and the rest of Metro Manila. In recent years, heavy rains from Habagat (southwest monsoon) have caused floods and landslides. This puts residents living near rivers in danger.

City Design and Buildings

Architecture Styles

Quezon City has many different building styles. These include Art Deco, Brutalist, International Modern, and Postmodern designs. The city also has many monuments and museums. When the city started in 1939, Art Deco was a popular style. This showed the Philippines was moving forward and getting ready for independence.

The Quezon Memorial Shrine, built from 1952 to 1978, is in the Art Deco style. It is a symbol of the city. Inside, there is a museum and a burial place for President Manuel L. Quezon and his wife Aurora. When Quezon City became the capital in 1948, many government buildings moved there. During the time of President Marcos, buildings started to include Filipino designs. Hospitals like the Lung Center of the Philippines and Philippine Heart Center were built. They were known as "designer" hospitals. Buildings like the Batasang Pambansa used ideas from the Bahay Kubo and Bahay na bato.

City Plans

In 1938, President Manuel L. Quezon decided to create a new capital city. Manila was becoming too crowded. His military advisers also said Manila was an easy target for naval attacks. The new city would be at least 15 km (9 mi) away from Manila Bay. Quezon asked William E. Parsons, an American architect, for help. Parsons helped choose the Diliman estate for the new city. He died later that year. His partner, Harry Frost, took over. Frost worked with Juan Arellano and others to create a big master plan. The plan was approved in 1941.

The main part of the new city was a 400-hectare (990-acre) Central Park. It was about the size of New York's Central Park. It was bordered by North, South (Timog), East, and West Avenues. At one corner, a 25-hectare (62-acre) elliptical area was planned for a large Capitol Building. This building would house the Philippine Legislature. The new Malacañang Palace and the Supreme Court Complex were also planned nearby. This would put the three branches of government close together.

People of Quezon City

In 2020, Quezon City had 2,960,048 people. This makes it the most populated city in the Philippines. In 2015, Quezon City had about one-fourth of Metro Manila's population. When the city started in 1939, it had 39,013 people. By 1980, it grew to over one million. In 2000, it reached two million people. The city has about 18,222 people per square kilometer.

In 2015, the average household in Quezon City had 4.3 members. The population is generally young, with an average age of 28 years. Females make up 50.71% of the population, and males make up 49.29%. Children and youth (0–30 years old) are more than half of the city's total population.

Tagalog is the most spoken language, used by 46.78% of the people. Other languages include Bisaya/Binisaya (13.47%), Bikol (9.03%), and Ilocano (8.13%).

Religions in Quezon City

Quezon City is mostly Roman Catholic. About 86.25% of its people follow this religion. The city is home to the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Cubao and Novaliches. Many different Protestant faiths are also present. The third largest religion is Iglesia ni Cristo. Their Central Temple is on Commonwealth Avenue. A notable number of people in Quezon City follow the Islamic faith.

Protestantism is strong in Quezon City. Many Evangelical, Protestant, and Charismatic churches have their main offices and schools here. The main offices of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP) and the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) are in the city. The Episcopal Church in the Philippines has its national office and cathedral here.

Jesus Is Lord Church Worldwide (JIL) has many churches in the city. Jesus Miracle Crusade holds weekly services at Amoranto Sports Complex. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) has the Manila Philippines Temple here. The Iglesia Filipina Independiente has three churches in the city. The Jehovah's Witnesses have their Philippine office on Roosevelt Avenue.

Housing and Communities

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

In 2013, there were many families in Quezon City living in simple homes. Many of these families lived near waterways or in other areas that needed improvement.

The Quezon Task Force on Socialized Housing and Development of Blighted Areas helps with housing needs. Its goal is to create housing projects and community development activities. The city's housing program aims to provide safe and good homes for families who need them. This program works with national and local government groups, and private companies. The city's main housing program is the Bistekville communities. These were named by former Mayor Herbert "Bistek" Bautista. By 2018, Quezon City had 37 Bistekville projects. They helped 7,184 families. Also, the National Housing Authority built 960 housing units in Holy Spirit.

Quezon City's Economy

Quezon City is a major center for business and trade. It is important for banking, shopping, transportation, tourism, and entertainment in the Philippines. The National Competitiveness Council of the Philippines ranks cities each year. Quezon City was the Most Competitive City from 2015 to 2019. It received a Hall of Fame Award in 2020 for its consistent top performance. This shows it is a great place to live and do business. There are about 86,000 registered businesses in the city. In 2019, Quezon City was the second richest city in the Philippines, after Makati.

Technology and Communication

Quezon City calls itself the ICT capital of the Philippines. It was the first local government in the Philippines to have a computerized system for property taxes. This system was developed in 2015. The city has 33 ICT parks, according to PEZA. This includes the Eastwood City Cyberpark, which is the first and largest IT Park in the country.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology and National Telecommunications Commission of the Philippines have their main offices in the city.

Media and Entertainment Hub

Quezon City is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the Philippines" and the "City of Stars." This is because many major studios are located here. Also, most Filipino actors and actresses live in the city. To support the film industry, the city created the Quezon City Film Development Commission. The city also hosts its own film festival, the QCinema International Film Festival. It happens every October or November. It shows local and international films, documentaries, and short films.

Quezon City is home to the Philippines' biggest broadcasting networks. There are 11 local TV networks, 6 cable TV channels, 7 AM radio stations, and 4 FM radio stations. Major commercial networks like ABS-CBN and GMA Network have their main offices here. From 1992 to 2013, TV5 also had its main office in the city. State-owned media networks like RPN, IBC, and PTV also have their main offices here.

Other broadcasting companies include CEBSI and EBC (Net 25), which are linked to Iglesia ni Cristo. UNTV is another network. DZRV-AM, owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila, has a studio in the city. Major broadcasting facilities include the Net 25 Tower, the tallest communications tower in the Philippines. It stands at 907 feet (276 m).

Sports in Quezon City

Sports have a long and important history in Quezon City. The city is home to famous sports places like the Amoranto Sports Complex and the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, known as "Thrilla in Manila", happened at the Araneta Coliseum. It was watched by over 1 billion people worldwide. The city has also hosted events for the Southeast Asian Games in 1981, 1991, 2005, and 2019.

The Araneta Coliseum has hosted many sports events. These include the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 1978 and 2023. It also hosts many games for the Philippine Basketball Association.

Basketball is very popular in the Philippines. The city has the Quezon City Toda Aksyon, a professional basketball team. Most neighborhoods in the city have a basketball court. Larger neighborhoods have covered courts for summer leagues.

Quezon City also has golf courses. These include the Veterans Memorial Golf Club and Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club. The Capitol Hills Golf & Country Club is a private 18-hole golf course.

Healthcare in Quezon City

The Quezon City Health Department is in charge of public health. Its main office is in Batasan Hills. There are 60 government and private hospitals in the city. Currently, there are three city-owned hospitals:

• Quezon City General Hospital in Bahay Toro
• Novaliches District Hospital in San Bartolome
• Rosario Maclang Bautista General Hospital in Batasan Hills

Another city-owned hospital, the Visayas Avenue Medical Center, is being built.

The national government runs several hospitals. These include the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC) and Quirino Memorial Medical Center. The Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) is operated by the Department of National Defense. The national government also runs special hospitals. These include the Lung Center of the Philippines and the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI). There are two government children's hospitals: the Philippine Children's Medical Center and the National Children's Hospital. The Armed Forces of the Philippines operates the V. Luna General Hospital.

Healthcare is also provided by non-profit groups, like the Quezon Institute. Many private hospitals are in the city. These include St. Luke's Medical Center – Quezon City, which is considered one of the best.

Education in Quezon City

Quezon City, along with Manila, is a major center for education in the Philippines. The Schools Divisions Office of Quezon City (SDO QC) manages 97 public elementary schools and 46 public high schools. The number of students in public schools has grown a lot. In 1950, there were 20,593 elementary students. By 2013–14, there were 258,201 elementary students. Quezon City has the most public schools in the Philippines. The Quezon City Science High School (QueSci) is the top science high school for the National Capital Region. The city is also home to the Philippine Science High School Main Campus, which is the top science school in the Philippines.

The Quezon City Science Interactive Center is the first of its kind in the Philippines. The Quezon City Public Library (QCPL) has 20 branches. Its main library is at the Quezon City Hall Complex.

Colleges and Universities

Quezon City has two state universities:

• University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD)
• Quezon City branch campus of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines

The city also has its own university, the Quezon City University (QCU). It has three campuses.

Private universities include:

• AMA Computer University
• Central Colleges of the Philippines (CCP)
• FEU Diliman
• Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP)

Quezon City also has well-known Catholic schools:

• Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU)
• St. Paul University Quezon City
• Saint Pedro Poveda College
• Siena College of Quezon City
• UST Angelicum College

Other religious colleges include the Evangelical Grace Christian College and the Iglesia ni Cristo founded New Era University (NEU).

Many medical schools are in Quezon City. This makes it a center for healthcare education. These schools include FEU Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation and St. Luke's College of Medicine.

City Infrastructure

Getting Around: Transportation

Transportation in Quezon City is mainly by land. In 2006, private cars were the most common way to travel. They made up 82.49% of all transport. Public transport like buses, jeepneys, and taxis made up 13.72%. The Metro Manila Skyway is an elevated expressway that goes through Quezon City. It connects the North and South Luzon Expressways.

Popular ways to get around the city are the jeepney, city buses, and the UV Express. They follow set routes for a fixed price. All public road transport in Quezon City is privately owned. In September 2020, the city started using 276 e-trikes in some neighborhoods. This promotes energy-efficient transport.

In 2021, the city government started eight city-wide bus routes. This service is called City Bus or QCity Bus Service. It became a permanent service in April 2023.

Train Systems

Quezon City is served by several train lines:

• LRT Line 1 (LRT-1) runs along the northern part of EDSA.
• LRT Line 2 (LRT-2) runs through Aurora Boulevard. It connects Quezon City to Manila, San Juan, and other cities.
• MRT Line 3 (MRT-3) runs through EDSA. It links Quezon City to Mandaluyong, Makati, and Pasay.

New train lines are being built in the city. These include the MRT Line 4 (MRT-4), MRT Line 7 (MRT-7), and the Metro Manila Subway (MMS). The North Triangle Common Station is also being built. It will connect Lines 1, 3, 7, and the Metro Manila Subway.

Airports

The city is served by Ninoy Aquino International Airport to the south. Clark International Airport is to the north. In the future, the new New Manila International Airport in Bulacan will also serve the city. All these airports are outside Quezon City.

City Services: Utilities

Water, Power, and Internet

Water services are provided by Maynilad Water Services for the west and north parts of the city. Manila Water serves the southeastern part. The Novaliches-Balara Aqueduct 4 (NBAQ4) is the largest water supply project in Metro Manila. It is 7.3 kilometers (4.5 mi) long and 3.1 meters (10 ft) wide. It can supply 1,000 million liters of water per day. The La Mesa Dam and Reservoir is in the northern part of the city. It covers over 27 square kilometers (10 sq mi). The reservoir includes the La Mesa Watershed and Ecopark.

Meralco provides electricity. It is the only electric power company in Metro Manila. In December 2009, Meralco had over 512,000 customers in the city. Most of these were homes. As of October 2019, the city has 26,776 LED streetlights.

With more competition in telecommunications, the city has more companies offering phone and internet services. These include PLDT/Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, and Dito Telecommunity.

Managing Waste

The Payatas dumpsite was the largest landfill in Metro Manila. It started in the 1970s in the barangay of the same name. This area used to be a valley with farms. When the Smokey Mountain in Tondo, Manila, closed in 1995, people who lived and worked there moved to Payatas. They built a community around the dumpsite. On July 10, 2000, a large pile of garbage collapsed. It fell on a nearby community and caught fire. This event led to the passing of Republic Act No. 9003. This law required open dumpsites in the Philippines to close by 2004. The Payatas dumpsite was closed in December 2010. A new dumpsite opened nearby in January 2011, but it also closed in December 2017.

Sister Cities

Asia

Americas

International Connections

Affiliates

Consulates

Country	Type	Ref.
Cyprus	Consular agency

Famous People from Quezon City

See also

In Spanish: Ciudad Quezon para niños