City (pop., 2000: 2,173,831), Luzon Island, Philippines, northeast of Manila .
Named for Pres. Manuel Quezon , who selected the site in 1939, it replaced Manila as the capital in 1948. Considered part of metropolitan Manila, it began to grow after World War II with the construction of many government buildings. The seat of government moved back to Manila in 1976. The city is home to two major universities.