Unique nicknames of cities and municipalities in the Philippines
The way Filipinos named places was considerably more simple but unique. The distinctive qualities of the area were used to name streets, neighborhoods, and cities.
Here are just a few of the many intriguing names and catchphrases from the old street and city names in the Philippines.
Which of these are you aware of?
Cebu City- Oldest City in the Philippines
Davao city- Largest City in the Philippines
Tagum- Music Capital of the South
Samal- Phil. Island Garden City
Davao del Norte- Banana Capital
Mati- Coconut City of the South
Digos -Clay Capital of Mindanao
Malita- Banana Capital of Davao
Kidapawan- City at the foot of Mt Apo
Davao City- Durian Capital, Cacao Capital
Koronadal- Ilonggo City of the South
GenSan City- Tuna Capital
Bukidnon- Pineapple Capital
Malaybalay- Summer Capital of the South
Cagayan De Oro- City of Golden Friendship
Isulan- Oil Palm Capital of the Philippines
Camiguin- Island Born of Fire
Sitangkal, Tawi-Tawi Venice of the South
Cotabato- Land of Mightiest Mountain
Lanao del Sur- Cradle of Muslim Art
South Cotabato- Conference Capital of Mindanao
Dinagat Island- Mystical Province of Love
Surigao del Norte- Surfing Capital
Lanao del Norte- Land of Beauty and Bounty
Oroquieta- City of Good Life
Zamboanga del Norte- Province of South's Twin City
Maguindanao- Seat of Muslim Mindanao
Misamis Occ. Christmas Capital of Mindanao
Agusan del Norte- Land of Antiquated Finds
Butuan Timber City of the South
Gingoog- City of Good Luck
Dapitan- Shrine and Historic City of the South
Pagadian- Little Hong Kong of the South
Zamboanga city- Asia's Latin City, Sardines Capital, City of Flowers
Sulu- Land of Exotic Fruits
Iligan- industrial City of the South
Dipolog- The Philippine's Orchid City
Lantapan, Bukidnon- Vegetable Basket of Mindanao
Aklan- Oldest province in the Philippines
Antique- Province where the mountain meets the sea
Antipolo- City in the Sky
Aurora- Land of Golden Sunrise
Alimodian, Iloilo- Banana Capital of Panay
Bacoor- Band Capital of the Philippines
Balanga- Banga Capital of the Philippines
Baguio- Summer Capital/ City of Pines
Bataan- History Hub of Central Luzon
Batangas- Diving and Shipping Capital
Batanes- Land of True Insulars
Bacolod- City of Smiles
Biliran- Shipyard of Antiquity
Benguet- Salad Bowl of the Philippines
Borongan - King City of the East
Bohol- Calamay Capital of the Philippines
Bulacan- Manila's Gateway to the North
Cadiz- City of Whales
Calbayog- City of Waterfalls
Cainta, Rizal- Bibingka Capital
Calamba, Laguna- Hot Spring Capital
Cam Sur- Wakeboarding Capital
Cavite- Cradle of Phil. Revolution
Catbalogan- City of Captivating Contrast
Catanduanes- Land of the Howling Wind
Cauayan,Isabela Mushroom City of the North
Cebu- Gateway to a Thousand Journeys
Dumaguete- City of Gentle People
Dagupan- Bangus Capital
Donsol, Sorsogon- World's Whale Shark Capital
Eastern Samar- Gateway to Phil. Discovery
El Salvador, Mis Or. City of Divine Mercy
El Nido, Palawan - Heaven on Earth
Guimaras- Mango Capital of Visayas
Gutalac, Zamboanga Norte- Pebble Capital
Iloilo- Province with most number of barangays
Iloilo city- The First Queen City of the South, City where the Past is always present
Ilocos Sur- Heritage Haven of the Far North
Imus- The Philippine Flag Capital
Isabela- Rice Granary of the North
Kalinga- White Rafting Capital of the North
La Union- Surfing Capital of the North
Laguna- The Silicon Valley
La Trinidad, Benguet- Strawberry Capital
Las Pinas- Salt Center of Metro Manila
Legazpi- City of Fun and Adventure, ATV capital
Liliw- Tsinelas Capital
Lipa City, City of Pride
Lingayen- The Most Romantic Place
Los Banos- Special Science and Nature City of the Philippines
ILucena, Quezon -Biofuel & Biopalm City
Maasin City The Religious City
Makati- Manhattan of the Philippines
Marikina- Shoe Capital of the Philippines
Masbate- Great Wild West of Phil.
Manila- Ever Distinguished Loyal City/ Pearl of the Orient
Marinduque- Heart of the Philippines
Mandaue- Furniture Capital
Mandaluyong- Shopping Capital
Miagao, Iloilo- Municipality with most number of barangays, Onion Capital of Visayas
Molo, Iloilo- Athens of the Philippines
Muntinlupa- The Emerald City
Naga City- Bicols Queen City
Navotas- Fishing Capital of Greater Manila
Neg. Occ- Sugar Bowl
Neg Occ. Province with most number of cities
Neg, Or- Whale and Dolphin Haven
Nueva Ecija Granary of the Philippines
Nueva Vizcaya- Watershed Haven of Cagayan Valley
Oriental MIndoro- Harbor Gateway to the South
Paete- Woodcarving capital of the Philippines
Palawan- Largest Province in the Philippines
Palawan- Philippines' Last Frontier
Pampanga- Culinary Capital of the Philippines
Pangasinan- Saltmaking Capital
Pateros- Balut Capital
Paranaque- Fashion Capital
Pasay- Travel Capital
Pasi- Sweet City at the Heart of Panay
Pototan Iloilo- Christmas Capital of Visayas
Puerto Galera- Mini Boracay
Puerto Prinsesa- EcoTourism Capital
Quezon City- City of Stars and New Horizons
Quirino- Forest Heartland of Cagayan Valley
Rizal Cradle of Philippine Arts
Romblon- Marble Capital
Roxas City- Seafood Capital of the Philippines
Sablayan, Occ, Mindoro -Largest Municipality in the Philippines
Samar- Spelunking Capital
San Juan- Tiangge Capital
San Fernando- Lantern Capital
Siquijor Island of Fire
Taal- Vigan of the South
Tarlac- Melting Pot of Central Luzon
Tacloban- City of Hope
Tagbilaran -City of Peace and Friendship
Taguig- The ProvinSyudad
Tuguegarao- Premier Ybanag City
Valenzuela The Only Divided City
Zambales Chromite Capital