Navotas
Navotas is a
municipality in
Metro Manila in the
Philippines. The town occupies a narrow strip of land along the eastern shores of
Manila Bay. Navotas is directly north of
Manila, west of
Malabon City, and south of
Region:
National Capital Region (NCR)
Navotas is an important fishing community. Much of the livelihood of the residents are centered on raising fish in the numerous fishpens in the municipality. Some also catch fish in the Manila Bay.
Navotas is part of the informal subregion of Metro Manila called CAMANAVA. This subregion aside from Navotas also comprises the cities of Caloocan, Malabon, and Valenzuela. The area is prone to frequent floodings especially during the rainy season. Floods, pollution, and overpopulation remains the acute problems of this growing town.
