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Country
  
Philippines

Time zone
  
PST (UTC+8)

Population
  
29,776 (2012)

City
  
Marikina

Postal Code
  
1803

Area code
  
02

Barangka

Region
  
National Capital Region

District
  
2nd Legislative district of Marikina

Points of interest
  
Philippine Science Centrum, The Spirit of Bethlehem, Museum of Miniatures, Marikina Riverbanks Amphitheater

Restaurants
  
Renaissa Cafeteria, Figaro Riverbanks, Dampa sa Ilog, Doro's Burger, Estrada's Lutong Ulam Ma

Big fire in pasig as seen from barangka marikina


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.

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Map of Barangka, Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

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.

Barangka drive


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.

Villages and subdivisions

  • Ateneo Housing
  • Dela Costa Homes
  • Landless Barangka
  • Loyola Subdivision
  • Loyola Grand Villas
  • Urban Bliss
  • Landmarks and other buildings

  • Barangka Barangay Hall, Community and Health Center
  • Barangka Credit Cooperative Headquarters
  • Barangka Flyover and Mini Park
  • Barangka Police Station
  • Barangka Public Cemetery
  • Blue Residences Tower
  • Dela Costa Community Center
  • Dela Costa Gymnasium
  • Dela Costa Park
  • Honda Cars Marikina
  • Iglesia ni Cristo Local ng Barangka, Marikina West
  • Loyola Memorial Park
  • Loyola Flower Boutiques
  • Mary The Queen Chapel
  • Mayo de Flores Park
  • Manila LRT Line 2
  • Manila Observatory
  • Plaza Delos Kapitanes
  • San Jose Manggagawa Parish
  • San Jose Seminary
  • The Last Supper Monument (at Loyola Memorial Park)
  • Urban Bliss Gymnasium
  • Marikina River Park
  • Riverbanks Center
  • Batibot Garden
  • e-Com Building
  • Food Station
  • ICT Building
  • Marikina's Largest Pair of Shoes in the World
  • Marimar Tree
  • Old Steam Locomotive Train Park
  • Philippine Science Centrum
  • Renaissance Basketball Park
  • Renaissance Café
  • Renaissance Convention Center
  • Renaissance Hotel
  • River Grille
  • Riverbanks Activity Center
  • Riverbanks Amphitheater
  • Riverbanks Convention Hall
  • Riverbanks Ferry Terminal
  • Riverbanks Gazebo
  • Riverbanks Mall
  • Riverbanks Police Station
  • Riverbend Hotel and Convention Center
  • Station Grill (Dampa sa Riverbanks)
  • Sykes Riverbanks
  • The Deck Café
  • Schools

  • Barangka Elementary School
  • Barangka National High School
  • Kalayaan College
  • Ateneo de Manila Grade School
  • Loyola House of Studies (Ateneo de Manila)
  • Loyola School of Theology
  • Nativity Integrated
  • Roads

    Major roads

  • Marcos Highway
  • A. Bonifacio Avenue
  • Riverbanks Avenue
  • Fidel V. Ramos Road (C5)
  • Streets

  • General Julian Cruz (Chorillo) St
  • Don Gonzalo Puyat St.
  • St. Joseph St.
  • Kabo Pio St.
  • F. Tuazon St.
  • M. Gonzales St.
  • M. Cruz St.
  • Himlayang Bayan St.
  • Bridges

  • Marcos Bridge
  • Macapagal Bridge
  • References

    Barangka Wikipedia