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Ermita | |
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District of Manila | |
 The skyline of Ermita with the National Museum of Natural History in the foreground | |
 Location within City of Manila | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Manila |
| District | Part of the 5th district of Manila |
| Barangays | 13 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.59 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Population (2020)[1] | |
| • Total | 19,189 |
| • Density | 12,000/km2 (31,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+08:00 (Philippine Standard Time) |
| ZIP code | 1000 (Manila CPO) |
| Area codes | 02 |
Ermita is a district in Manila, Philippines. Located at the central part of the city, the district is a significant center of finance, education, culture, and commerce. Ermita serves as the civic center of the city, bearing the seat of city government and a large portion of the area's employment, business, and entertainment activities.
Private and government offices, museums, and universities thrive in Ermita. It is also home to famous tourist attractions and landmarks, notably the Rizal Park, the premier national park of the Philippines.
Originally, Ermita and its neighboring district Malate were posh neighborhoods for Manila's high society during the early 20th century where large, grandiose mansions once stood. Ermita and its surroundings were heavily bombed and flattened during the Second World War after it became a battleground during the Manila massacre. After the war, Ermita and its twin district, Malate, had undergone commercialization resulting in a shift from being a sprawling upscale suburb to a commercial district.
- ^ "2020 Census of Population and Housing Results" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. August 16, 2021. Retrieved April 7, 2023.