Cardona, Rizal

Cardona
Municipality

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Map of Rizal showing the location of Cardona
Cardona

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°29′10″N 121°13′44″E / 14.48611°N 121.22889°E / 14.48611; 121.22889Coordinates: 14°29′10″N 121°13′44″E / 14.48611°N 121.22889°E / 14.48611; 121.22889
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
Province Rizal
District 2nd District of Rizal
Founded 1568
Barangays 18
Government[1]
  Mayor Bernardo P. San Juan Jr
Area[2]
  Total 28.56 km2 (11.03 sq mi)
Population (2010)[3]
  Total 47,414
  Density 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi)
Time zone PST (UTC+8)
ZIP code 1950
Dialing code 2
Income class 3rd Class
Website www.cardonarizal.gov.ph

Cardona is a third class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 47,414 inhabitants.[3] Cardona is in District 2 of Rizal.

With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now part of Manila's conurbation which reaches Cardona in its easternmost part.

Barangays

Cardona is politically subdivided into 18 barangays,[2] 11 of which are on the mainland and 7 on Talim Island.

Mainland

  • Calahan
  • Dalig
  • Del Remedio
  • Iglesia
  • Looc
  • Nagsulo
  • Patunhay
  • Real (Pob.)
  • Sampad
  • San Roque (Pob.)
  • Ticulio

Talim Island

  • Balibago
  • Boor
  • Lambac
  • Malanggam-Calubacan
  • Navotas
  • Subay
  • Tuna

Demographics

Population census of Cardona
YearPop.±% p.a.
1990 32,962    
1995 35,501+1.40%
2000 39,003+2.04%
2007 44,942+1.97%
2010 47,414+1.97%
Source: National Statistics Office[3]
Cardona Town Hall

References

  1. "Official City/Municipal 2013 Election Results". Intramuros, Manila, Philippines: Commission on Elections (COMELEC). 11 September 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 "Province: RIZAL". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Retrieved 24 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010" (PDF). 2010 Census of Population and Housing. National Statistics Office. Retrieved 24 October 2013.

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