Barangka

Barangka is one of sixteen barangays in Marikina, Philippines and one of the barangays in 1st District of Marikina. It is also one of the oldest barangay founded in Marikina.

Barangka is the main passageway between Quezon City and Marikina, and a gateway between Quezon City and Rizal Province. It is located along southwestern border of Marikina, it is bordered on the west by Loyola Heights in Quezon City; to the south by Industrial Valley and Calumpang in Marikina; to the east by Tañong in Marikina; and to the north by Loyola Grand Villas.

On its south portion lies the Marikina River where the Marikina River Park and Riverbanks Center is located. Barangka is surrounded by major universities, major shopping malls, industrial zones and transportation hubs. Barangka is also accessible to major commercial and business areas, such as Araneta Center, Eastwood City in Libis, Katipunan Avenue, Ortigas Center and Makati Central Business District.

Riverbanks Center at night

History

Barangka takes its name from the Spanish word for "canyon", barranca. Barangka actually lies on the hills of Quezon City, not too far from the Marikina fault system. Along with former Parang and Nangka, the former sitio was elevated to barangay by virtue of Republic Act No. 2601, which was enacted on June 21, 1959.

Geography

Barangka lies on the hills of Quezon City and also can be threat in famous Marikina Fault. The area has a total of 116.96 hectares and the population is 27,805, which as the most dense population in Marikina. On its south portion lies the Marikina River which located Riverbanks Center. It is located along western border of Marikina, it is bordered on the west by Loyola Heights in Quezon City; to the south by Industrial Valley and Calumpang in Marikina; to the east by Tañong in Marikina; and to the north by Loyola Grand Villas.

Government

Barangay Chairman Managuit, Efren Herrera and Kagawads Ferrer, Eduardo Jr. Mariano, Ferrer Iñigo, Mascarina, Herberth Santos, Tiburcio, Ronnie Cruz,Santos, Elizabeth Rimbao, Tiburcio Leonard Gremio and Borbon, Erlinda Cruz.

Miscellaneous

Largest pair of shoes displayed at Riverbanks Center
Riverbanks Center facade
Plaza Delos Kapitanes
Barangka Elementary School and Barangka National High School
Riverland Express
Manila LRT Line 2 over the Marikina River
Barangay Hall and Health Center
Riverbanks Center sign-age

Villages and subdivisions

Landmarks and other buildings

Schools

Roads

Major roads

Streets

Bridges

See also

References

Prints

External links

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