Parañaque is located approximately 8 kilometers South of Manila, with 47.7 of square kilometers carefully planned to accommodate residential, commercial, industrial and other establishments. With a population in the region of 700,000, Parañaque is an ethnically-integrated community composed of warm, friendly and hospitable Filipinos. It is also a second home to various foreign nationals who have identified with the city and its constituents. With the development of nearby Mall of Asia introducing a host of shopping, dining and entertainment and proposed new developments further round Manila Bay, Paranaque is expected to experience significant growth over the next few years.