Learning Competencies:
At the end of this module, the learners will be able to:
Identify the different cities and the municipality in the NCR.
The National Capital Region is said to be a result of alluvial deposit made by the current of a river, particularly the Pasig River. The movement of the river brought rocks, sediments, and soil to be deposited in the banks of the river until it became larger. This video will help you understand and know more about NCR.
The following terms are used to understand the concept:
Topography – The study of the physical characteristics of a certain place.
Topographic map – It is a graphic representation of the earth’s natural and man-made features.
NCR – National Capital Region or also known as Metro Manila. It has sixteen cities and one municipality.
The National Capital Region (NCR) is the only region in the country without any province. It is subdivided into 17 local government units (LGUs) comprising of 16 cities and one municipality. The 16 cities include Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Marikina, Pasig, Taguig, Makati, Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, and Muntinlupa.
Pateros is the lone municipality in the region. Each of the 16 cities and one municipality in Metro Manila is governed by a Mayor. NCR is bordered by the provinces of Bulacan to the north, Rizal to the east, Cavite to the south-west and Laguna to the south. Manila Bay lies to the west and Laguna de Bay to the south-east.