Location
Lat 14° 37' 0N Long 120° 58' 0E The Tondo District is located in the northwest of Manila. Borders Manila Bay to the west, Navotas to the northwest, Caloocan City to the north and Stanta Cruz District is located to the east.
Wartime History
Occupied by the Japanese during 1942 until early February 1945. At the start of the Battle of Manila starting on February 3, 1945 retreating Japanese forces began burning building in Tondo District. On February 5, 1945 a Japanese field gun was setup outside
Tondo Church
while civilians were hiding inside. Spotted by a US Army liaison
plane, this gun was targeted and destroyed.
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Last Updated
July 23, 2023
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