Population: 407,732
Land area: 2,150 hectares
Location: 16 kms east of Manila

Marikina has WHO's seal of approval. In October 2004, WHO declared Marikina one of Asia 's healthiest cities. Good Housekeeping agrees. After reclaiming the sidewalks from discarded tires, a judge's plant boxes, and venders, Marikina is now constructing a 66- kilometer bicycle lane around the city to connect schools, factories, and government offices.

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