List of places in the Philippines named after people

Many Philippine placenames are derived either from a person who may have been associated with the founding of the place, or in honor of a notable person. If there is no citation for a place on this list, its etymology is usually described and referenced in the article about the person or the place.

Provinces

Cities

Municipalities

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U

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Z

Former names

See also

References

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