Navotas, city, central Luzon, Philippines. The city lies between Manila Bay and Dagatdagatan Lagoon opposite Caloocan City, just north of Manila. It is an important fishing centre for the metropolis and accounts for a large portion of the total Philippine commercial fish catch. Bagoong (prawn paste) and other fish preparations are produced at Navotas and nearby Malabon. Pop. (2000) 230,403; (2010) 249,131.