The Port Area, also known as Port District and South Port District,^[2][3] is a district of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is entirely a reclaimed land occupied by Manila South Harbor and Baseco Compound. It is bounded on the north by the Pasig River, facing the districts of Tondo and San Nicolas, on the west by Manila Bay, on the east by Intramuros, separated by Radial Road 1, and on the south by Ermita. Post-war developments at the Manila South Harbor eventually paved the way for the migration of people from the different provinces, making it one of the largest urban poor community in the Philippines.

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Port Area Port District South Port District
District of Manila
Aerial view of Port Area with Customs House
Map of Manila showing the location of Port Area
Coordinates: 14.588726°N 120.968597°E / 14.588726; 120.968597
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
City	Manila
District	Part of the 5th district of Manila
Barangays	5
Area
• Total	3.1528 km2 (1.2173 sq mi)
Population  (2020)[1]
• Total	72,605
• Density	23,000/km2 (60,000/sq mi)
ZIP code	1018 (Port Area (South))
Area code	2

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The district of Port Area is made up of 5 barangays, numbered 649 to 653. Barangay 649 contains the Engineer's Island, now informally known as the Baseco Compound. The Island is regarded as one of the biggest urban poor communities in the Philippines. All barangays of Port Area belong to Zone 68 of the City of Manila.