San Juan, officially the City of San Juan (Tagalog: Lungsod ng San Juan), is a 1st class highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 126,347 people.  It is geographically located at Metro Manila's approximate center and is also the country's smallest city in terms of land area.
The city is known historically for the site of the first battle of the Katipunan, the organization which led the 1896 Philippine Revolution against the Spanish Empire. Notable landmarks today such as Pinaglabanan Shrine and heritage homes are located in the city. Other locations include Greenhills and Santolan Town Plaza, making the city a major shopping hub with a range of upscale, boutique and bargain retail.




The city is governed by the San Juan City Charter, a document last revised in 2014. The city government has two branches: the executive branch consisting of the mayor and his or her officials; and the legislative branch composed of twelve councilors elected at-large. As with all cities in Philippines, it is divided into barangays (the local equivalent to municipalities).

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