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Paco (Manila)

Philippines / National Capital Region / Manila
 district, draw only border, city district
Paco was formerly known as Dilao because of plants that produce yellow color, were once plentiful in this district. The name Dilao was used until 1791 at the time of Governor-General Félix Berenguer de Marquina governorhsip. The words San Fernando was added before the old name, making it San Fernando de Dilao. It became to known as Paco de Dilao and eventually as Paco as it known today.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paco,_Manila
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Coordinates:   14°35'9"N   120°59'46"E

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