Makati
| Type | city (highly urbanized) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | National Capital Region (NCR) |
| Barangay count | 33 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | landlocked |
| Marine waterbodies | none (landlocked) |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 21.57 km2 (8.33 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 629,616 |
| Density (2020) | 29,189 / km2 (75,584 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 14° 33' North, 121° 1' East (14.5568, 121.0235) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 16.7 meters (54.9 feet) |
Makati is a landlocked highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region.
The city has a land area of 21.57 square kilometers or 8.33 square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 629,616. This represented 4.67% of the total population of the National Capital Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 29,189 inhabitants per square kilometer or 75,584 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Makati has 33 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkal | 2.79% | 17,576 | 21,650 | -18.82% | -4.29% |
| Bel-Air | 5.72% | 36,007 | 23,685 | 52.02% | 9.22% |
| Carmona | 0.44% | 2,745 | 3,109 | -11.71% | -2.59% |
| Cembo | 3.98% | 25,049 | 26,213 | -4.44% | -0.95% |
| Comembo | 2.51% | 15,805 | 16,818 | -6.02% | -1.30% |
| Dasmariñas | 0.66% | 4,160 | 5,589 | -25.57% | -6.03% |
| East Rembo | 4.20% | 26,448 | 28,114 | -5.93% | -1.28% |
| Forbes Park | 0.59% | 3,715 | 2,335 | 59.10% | 10.27% |
| Guadalupe Nuevo | 3.26% | 20,533 | 18,341 | 11.95% | 2.40% |
| Guadalupe Viejo | 2.05% | 12,900 | 13,415 | -3.84% | -0.82% |
| Kasilawan | 0.77% | 4,827 | 5,881 | -17.92% | -4.07% |
| La Paz | 1.01% | 6,346 | 7,356 | -13.73% | -3.06% |
| Magallanes | 0.84% | 5,267 | 5,672 | -7.14% | -1.55% |
| Olympia | 2.96% | 18,654 | 20,251 | -7.89% | -1.71% |
| Palanan | 1.85% | 11,623 | 14,110 | -17.63% | -4.00% |
| Pembo | 7.07% | 44,506 | 48,275 | -7.81% | -1.70% |
| Pinagkaisahan | 0.75% | 4,710 | 5,739 | -17.93% | -4.07% |
| Pio del Pilar | 8.06% | 50,722 | 30,732 | 65.05% | 11.12% |
| Pitogo | 2.33% | 14,654 | 14,395 | 1.80% | 0.38% |
| Poblacion | 2.65% | 16,706 | 25,393 | -34.21% | -8.44% |
| Post Proper Northside | 9.20% | 57,940 | 28,572 | 102.79% | 16.05% |
| Post Proper Southside | 10.06% | 63,308 | 52,428 | 20.75% | 4.05% |
| Rizal | 7.07% | 44,536 | 42,635 | 4.46% | 0.92% |
| San Antonio | 2.78% | 17,494 | 16,840 | 3.88% | 0.81% |
| San Isidro | 0.97% | 6,098 | 8,045 | -24.20% | -5.67% |
| San Lorenzo | 2.23% | 14,054 | 12,995 | 8.15% | 1.66% |
| Santa Cruz | 1.01% | 6,333 | 7,207 | -12.13% | -2.68% |
| Singkamas | 1.15% | 7,218 | 7,370 | -2.06% | -0.44% |
| South Cembo | 2.38% | 14,978 | 15,103 | -0.83% | -0.17% |
| Tejeros | 2.40% | 15,122 | 13,696 | 10.41% | 2.11% |
| Urdaneta | 0.72% | 4,563 | 4,429 | 3.03% | 0.63% |
| Valenzuela | 0.85% | 5,370 | 6,310 | -14.90% | -3.34% |
| West Rembo | 4.71% | 29,649 | 29,899 | -0.84% | -0.18% |
| Makati Total | 629,616 | 582,602 | 8.07% | 1.65% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Makati for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱11,852,561,312.04.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7,474,793,225.28 | – |
| 2010 | 7,671,068,127.17 | 2.63% |
| 2011 | 8,601,252,984.94 | 12.13% |
| 2012 | 9,235,964,052.62 | 7.38% |
| 2013 | 9,622,153,955.16 | 4.18% |
| 2014 | 10,279,536,741.13 | 6.83% |
| 2015 | 12,017,586,839.40 | 16.91% |
| 2016 | 11,852,561,312.04 | -1.37% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Makati in the 2015 Census was 579,433 broken down into 154,095 households or an average of 3.76 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 450,599 | 89,295 | 5.05 | |
| 482,857 | 100,922 | 4.78 | |
| 470,311 | 103,981 | 4.52 | |
| 547,494 | 120,858 | 4.53 | |
| 526,952 | 126,457 | 4.17 | |
| 579,433 | 154,095 | 3.76 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Makati is 25 to 29, with 63,670 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 4,844 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 10,158 | 1.74% |
| 1 to 4 | 36,128 | 6.20% |
| 5 to 9 | 43,125 | 7.40% |
| 10 to 14 | 43,471 | 7.46% |
| 15 to 19 | 48,156 | 8.27% |
| 20 to 24 | 59,752 | 10.26% |
| 25 to 29 | 63,670 | 10.93% |
| 30 to 34 | 54,553 | 9.36% |
| 35 to 39 | 47,063 | 8.08% |
| 40 to 44 | 39,159 | 6.72% |
| 45 to 49 | 35,747 | 6.14% |
| 50 to 54 | 30,220 | 5.19% |
| 55 to 59 | 24,462 | 4.20% |
| 60 to 64 | 18,220 | 3.13% |
| 65 to 69 | 11,587 | 1.99% |
| 70 to 74 | 6,489 | 1.11% |
| 75 to 79 | 4,844 | 0.83% |
| 80 and over | 5,798 | 1.00% |
| Total | 582,602 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Makati grew from 2,700 in 1903 to 629,616 in 2020, an increase of 626,916 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.65%, or an increase of 47,014 people, from the previous population of 582,602 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2,700 | – | |
| 12,612 | 10.22% | |
| 33,530 | 5.01% | |
| 41,335 | 2.17% | |
| 114,540 | 9.38% | |
| 264,918 | 8.55% | |
| 334,448 | 4.79% | |
| 372,631 | 2.18% | |
| 453,170 | 1.98% | |
| 484,176 | 1.25% | |
| 471,379 | -0.57% | |
| 567,349 | 2.59% | |
| 529,039 | -2.51% | |
| 582,602 | 1.85% | |
| 629,616 | 1.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Makati for the year 2019 was 452,424, broken down into 196,319 males and 256,105 females.
Location
The city center of Makati is situated at approximately 14° 33' North, 121° 1' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 16.7 meters or 54.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Makati are Mandaluyong, Pasay, San Juan, Pasig, Manila, and Taguig. The nearest municipalities are Pateros, Cainta, Rizal, Taytay, Rizal, Angono, Rizal, Kawit, Cavite, and San Mateo, Rizal. Its distance from the national capital is 6.01 kilometers (3.73 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- Pateros, 4.80 kilometers (2.98 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S70°E)
- Cainta, Rizal, 10.22 kilometers (6.35 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N75°E)
- Taytay, Rizal, 11.82 kilometers (7.34 miles) to the East (N83°E)
- Angono, Rizal, 14.43 kilometers (8.96 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S76°E)
- Kawit, Cavite, 17.97 kilometers (11.16 miles) to the Southwest (S46°W)
- San Mateo, Rizal, 18.32 kilometers (11.38 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N34°E)
Nearest cities
- Mandaluyong, 2.52 kilometers (1.56 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N25°E)
- Pasay, 3.36 kilometers (2.09 miles) to the West‑Southwest (S64°W)
- San Juan, 5.34 kilometers (3.32 miles) to the North (N7°E)
- Pasig, 5.75 kilometers (3.57 miles) to the East (N86°E)
- Manila, 6.01 kilometers (3.73 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
- Taguig, 6.42 kilometers (3.99 miles) to the East‑Southeast (S58°E)
Distance from Manila: 6.01 kilometers (3.73 miles) to the Northwest (N51°W)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance