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Map of the Philippines highlighting the location of Caloocan on the island of Luzon, with surrounding seas labeled and nearby countries such as China, Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia, and Indonesia shown for regional context. An inset globe in the upper right corner marks the Philippines' position in Southeast Asia.
Caloocan, Philippines

Caloocan, city on Dagatdagatan Lagoon (Manila Bay), central Luzon, Philippines, adjacent to northern Manila. Founded in 1762, it became a municipality in 1815. Caloocan suffered much damage during World War II. Now part of Greater Manila, it is a growing center of industrialization as well as a residential suburb. Processed foods, textiles, and engineering products are its main industries. Inc. city, 1961. Pop. (2000) 1,177,604; (2010) 1,489,040.

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