Manila North Cemetery

Manila North Cemetery.

The Manila North Cemetery (in Spanish: Cemeterio del Norte) is one of the oldest cemeteries in Metro Manila, Philippines. It is also one of the largest cemeteries in Manila. It stands right next to the La Loma Cemetery and the Manila Chinese Cemetery. As of 2017, over one million people have been buried in Manila North Cemetery.[1]

Community

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Due to the fact that Manila is a very populated city, some people live inside the cemetery. Approximately 6000 people live in the cemetery.[1][2][3]

Famous people buried

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A lot of famous people, including government officials, were buried in the Manila North Cemetery.[3]

References

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Photographs; Dean, Text by Adam (2017-06-25). "Hard Life Among the Dead in the Philippines". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  2. ↑ "Graveyard living: inside the 'cemetery slums' of Manila". The Guardian. 2018-03-21. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "North Cemetery | Manila, Philippines | Attractions". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2024-07-17.