Current Date And Time In National Capital Region, Philippines
Monday, 27 July 2026
12:50:46 PHT
Capital: Manila
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 13,484,462
Area: 1,221.26 km²
State Code: NCR
Find states and regions closest to National Capital Region in Philippines with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Philippines and Asia.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Philippines
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for National Capital Region from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Calabarzon | 35 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Central Luzon | 64 mi | 103 km | 55 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Ilocos | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Cagayan Valley | 172 mi | 276 km | 149 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Bicol Region | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Cordillera | 190 mi | 305 km | 165 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Western Visayas | 269 mi | 433 km | 234 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Mimaropa | 282 mi | 454 km | 245 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Visayas | 315 mi | 508 km | 274 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Visayas | 390 mi | 627 km | 338 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to National Capital Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from National Capital Region supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to National Capital Region. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Capital Region (You) | Philippines | 13,484,462 | 1,221 | 11,041.43 |
| Calabarzon | Philippines | 16,195,042 | 16,873 | 277.43 |
| Central Luzon | Philippines | 12,422,172 | 22,015 | 195.23 |
| Ilocos | Philippines | 5,301,139 | 13,013 | 115.62 |
| Cagayan Valley | Philippines | 3,685,744 | 28,229 | 31.67 |
| Bicol Region | Philippines | 6,082,165 | 18,156 | 83.50 |
| Cordillera | Philippines | 1,797,660 | 19,422 | 51.32 |
| Western Visayas | Philippines | 4,730,771 | 12,829 | 60.64 |
| Mimaropa | Philippines | 3,228,558 | 29,621 | 4.87 |
| Eastern Visayas | Philippines | 4,547,150 | 23,251 | 66.96 |
| Central Visayas | Philippines | 6,545,603 | 15,896 | 103.92 |
How does National Capital Region rank within Philippines? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where National Capital Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Calabarzon | 16,195,042 |
| National Capital Region ⭐ | 13,484,462 |
| Central Luzon | 12,422,172 |
| Central Visayas | 6,545,603 |
| Bicol Region | 6,082,165 |
| Ilocos | 5,301,139 |
| Davao Region | 5,243,536 |
| Northern Mindanao | 5,178,326 |
| Western Visayas | 4,730,771 |
| Eastern Visayas | 4,547,150 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Davao Region | 50,640 |
| Mimaropa | 29,621 |
| Cagayan Valley | 28,229 |
| Eastern Visayas | 23,251 |
| Soccsksargen | 22,513 |
| Central Luzon | 22,015 |
| Caraga | 21,478 |
| Northern Mindanao | 20,496 |
| Cordillera | 19,422 |
| Bicol Region | 18,156 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| National Capital Region ⭐ | 11,041.43 |
| Calabarzon | 277.43 |
| Central Luzon | 195.23 |
| Northern Mindanao | 119.76 |
| Ilocos | 115.62 |
| Soccsksargen | 114.95 |
| Central Visayas | 103.92 |
| Davao Region | 103.55 |
| Bicol Region | 83.50 |
| Zamboanga Peninsula | 77.66 |
National Capital Region is a state or region within Philippines in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to National Capital Region is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to National Capital Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Philippines page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from National Capital Region using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around National Capital Region.
Knowing the distance from National Capital Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Philippines. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the National Capital Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from National Capital Region to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To National Capital Region table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to National Capital Region below the states table, or compare all Philippines states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Philippines state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
