Muntinlupa, officially the City of Muntinlupa (Filipino:Lungsod ng Muntinlupa), is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 459,941. It is classified as a highly urbanized city

It is bordered on the north by Taguig; to the northwest by Parañaque; by Las Piñas to the west; to the southwest by Bacoor; by San Pedro, Laguna and Laguna de Bay to the east, the largest lake in the country. It is given the nickname "Emerald City of the Philippines" by the tourism establishment and also known as the "Gateway to Calabarzon" as it is the southernmost city of the National Capital Region.