Maddie-G3Q1-Social Studies (The NCR)

What is the primary region in the Philippines?

The NCR (National Capital Region) is the primary REGION in the Philippines which was founded in 1975. It is also called:

• Metro Manila

• Metro Cebu

• Metro Davao

As the primary region of the Philippines, click the correct statements about the NCR:

• The NCR is considered the seat of government. The official residence of the president of the Philippines, Malacanang, is in the NCR.

• The NCR consists of people with different languages, cutures, and traditions.

• It is the center of arts, culture, education, business, entertainment, and tourism in the country.

• Some of the biggest and major schools and universities are in the NCR.

• Some of the biggest businesses are in the NCR so many Filipinos from all over the country go to the NCR to work and live there.

A MUNICIPALITY has the same characteristics as a CITY but does not have an estimated population size, land area, and yearly earnings of a CITY. The NCR has one municipality called PATEROS.

• True

• False

A CITY is a place with a population (number of people) of 150,000 and a size of no lower than 100 kilometers. The NCR has ___ cities.

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 18

The cities and municipalities of the NCR are grouped into four (4) districts. The geographical location of each district is determined by its distance from the PASIG river. Click all correct districts.

• NORTH

  (3rd District - Caloocan, Navotas, Malabon, Valenzuela)

• SOUTH

  (4th District - Las Pinas, Makati, Muntinlupa, Paranaque, Pasay, Pateros, Taguig)

• EAST

  (2nd District - Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, Quezon, San Juan)

• WEST

  (1st District or the Capital District, Manila)

• NORTH EAST

  (North Eastern Manila District - Quezon City, Marikina)

The NCR is the SMALLEST REGION in the Philippines with a land area of 619.54 square miles.

• True

• False

Which district is the capital city, Manila?

• 1st District (WEST)

• 2nd District (EAST)

• 3rd District (NORTH)

• 4th District (SOUTH)

In which district do these citiies in NCR belong: Mandaluyong, Marikina, Pasig, Quezon, San Juan?

• 1st District (WEST)

• 2nd District (EAST)

• 3rd District (NORTH)

• 4th District (SOUTH)

In which district do these cities of NCR belong: Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela?

• 1st District (WEST)

• 2nd District (EAST)

• 3rd District (NORTH)

• 4th District (SOUTH)