Muntinlupa

Muntinlupa
Highly-Urbanized City
City of Muntinlupa
Aerial view of Muntinlupa, with Filinvest City in Alabang on the foreground
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Nickname(s): Emerald City of the Philippines; Munti
Motto: Lakas, Talino at Buhay (Strength, Wisdom and Life)
Location within Metro Manila
Muntinlupa Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°23′N 121°03′E / 14.38°N 121.05°E / 14.38; 121.05Coordinates: 14°23′N 121°03′E / 14.38°N 121.05°E / 14.38; 121.05
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
Districts	Lone district of Muntinlupa City
Incorporated (town)	1601
Incorporated (city)	March 1, 1995
Barangays	9
Government
• Mayor	Jaime Fresnedi (Liberal)
• Vice Mayor	Celso Dioko (Liberal)
• City Representative	Rozzano Rufino Biazon (Liberal)
• City Council	Councilors 1st District Patricio Boncayao, Jr. Baldomero Niefes Stephanie Teves Allan Rey Camilon Ringo Teves Luisito Arciaga Alexander Diaz Ivee Arciaga 2nd District Ma. Dhesiree Arevalo Christine May Abas Marissa Rongavilla Mark Lester Baes Lucio Constantino Rafael Sevilla Victor Ulanday Grace Gonzaga ABC President Adorado San Pedro
Area
• Total	41.67 km2 (16.09 sq mi)
Elevation	16.0 m (52.5 ft)
Population (2015 census)
• Total	504,509
• Density	12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi)
Time zone	PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code	1770–1777, 1780, 1799
Dialing code	+63 (0)02
Website	www.muntinlupacity.gov.ph

Muntinlupa, officially the City of Muntinlupa (Filipino: Lungsod ng Muntinlupa), is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 504,509. It is classified as a highly urbanized city.

It is bordered on the north by Taguig; to the northwest by Parañaque; by Las Piñas to the west; to the southwest by Bacoor; by San Pedro, Laguna and Laguna de Bay to the east, the largest lake in the country. It is given the nickname "Emerald City of the Philippines" by the tourism establishment and also known as the "Gateway to Calabarzon" as it is the southernmost city of the National Capital Region.

Muntinlupa is known as the location of the national insular penitentiary, the New Bilibid Prison, where the country's most dangerous criminals were incarcerated, as well as the location of Ayala Alabang Village, one of the country's biggest and most expensive residential communities, where many of the wealthy and famous live.

"Muntinlupa" came from at least three versions. First, its association with the thin topsoil in the area. Second, residents, purportedly replying to a question by Spaniards in the 16th century what the name of their place was, said “Monte sa Lupa”—apparently mistaking the question for what card game they were playing. Third, the topographical nature of the area, where the term Monte or mountain was expanded to Muntinlupa or mountain land.

It is bordered on the north by Taguig; to the northwest by Parañaque; by Las Piñas to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de Bay to the east, the largest lake in the country.