Quezon City, city of the Philippines, in Rizal Province, on central Luzon Island, adjacent to Manila. It is one of the country's largest cities and, although primarily residential, contains some industry, including the production of textiles. Government activities and tourism are also important to the city's economic base. In Quezon City are the University of the Philippines (1908) and Ateneo de Manila University (1859). The site was selected as the new capital of the Philippines in 1937 and officially replaced Manila as capital from 1948 to 1976. The settlement is named for Manuel Luis Quezon y Molina, the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, who was instrumental in having the capital moved here; it was returned to Manila in 1976. Population (1999 estimate) 2,112,722.
