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NAME
Manila Bay
COUNTRY
Philippines
ADDRESS
Luzon, Philippines

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About Manila Bay
Manila Bay as the name suggests is a Bay in Manila, Philippines. The bay is 19 kilometers in length while 48 kilometers wide. While its total surface area is 2000 kilometers square. The bay is home to the important Port of Manila located on Luzon. The bay is surrounded by several islands including Corregidor which is the largest among all. It is an important tourist attraction with beautiful sunrise and sunset view.
How To Reach Manila Bay
You can easily reach the bay area using the JEEP or P2P bus service. Light Rail Transport is also available. You have to leave your bus at Padre Burgos Street Intersection which is just a 4-minute walking distance away from the destination. T.M. Kalaw and Maria Y. Orosa Street are also close to the bay and take ten minutes to reach the site. If you are at Rizal Park then just take a 6-minute walk and you will be at the bay. The bus station of Mayfair Tower and Antonio C. Delgado Intersection require an 8 or 9-minute walk to reach the bay. If you are going there by train then the nearest train station is Un Ave Lrt which takes 15 minutes to walk to arrive at the destination spot.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Manila Bay

  • The bay is home to over 19 thousand birds belonging to 330 families and about 100 species. Some of the endangered species of birds like the Chinese Egret, and Black-winged Cuckoo-shrike also found here.
    The bay is home to over 19 thousand birds belonging to 330 families and about 100 species. Some of the endangered species of birds like the Chinese Eg
  • The area was covered with 54000 hectares of mangroves which remained only 794 hectares until the 20th century. Some of the mangroves which are found in the area are Rhizophora apiculata, Avicennia marina, Sonneratia acids, and Sonneratia alba.
    The area was covered with 54000 hectares of mangroves which remained only 794 hectares until the 20th century. Some of the mangroves which are found i
  • The wetland area is important for fishes and provides food and shelter to them. It also protects the shore area from floods. The area also attracts several birds due to water and food. It makes the place suitable for bird watching.
    The wetland area is important for fishes and provides food and shelter to them. It also protects the shore area from floods. The area also attracts se
  • The area also has Coral Reefs and Seagrass Beds.
    The area also has Coral Reefs and Seagrass Beds.
  • The bay area is getting polluted due to ships and motorized boats. The increased presence of oil and grease in the water become a matter of great concern. Though laws have been made still the pollution level is not controlled.
    The bay area is getting polluted due to ships and motorized boats. The increased presence of oil and grease in the water become a matter of great conc
  • The bay got media coverage when Filipino actress Ruby Rose Barrameda-Jimenez went missing from the area during a family visit. Her body was found two years after her disappearance.
  • The place has become a favorite for the tourist due to attractive water sports and seaside views.
    The place has become a favorite for the tourist due to attractive water sports and seaside views.

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