caloocan

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a sunny afternoon in Caloocan.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in the Philippines: Caloocan is a highly urbanized city located in the Metro Manila region on the island of Luzon. It is a major suburban component of the greater Manila metropolitan area.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The city of Caloocan is divided into two non-contiguous areas.
  • Many people commute from Caloocan to central Manila for work.
  • The historical Cry of Pugad Lawin is associated with Caloocan.

Advanced Usage

• Used in a geopolitical or administrative context: The name is used when discussing Philippine geography, urban planning, or political divisions.
  • Caloocan's population makes it one of the most densely populated cities in the Philippines.

Variants and Related Words

• Caloocan City: The full official name of the locality.
• Metro Manila / National Capital Region (NCR): The larger metropolitan region of which Caloocan is a part.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality (in a general sense, though it is officially a city)

Related Phrases

• Greater Manila Area: A term that includes Caloocan and other surrounding cities.
• Northern Caloocan / South Caloocan: Terms used to distinguish between its two geographical sections.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a suburb of Manila in southwestern Luzon

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