SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS
TOTAL LAND AREA
1,362.50 Ha.
• South Caloocan is bounded on the north-
northwest by Valenzuela, Malabon, and
Navotas; on the east by Quezon City; and on
the south by the City of Manila
• In August 2013, there were around 54,953
informal settler families, of which 6,841 ISFs
lived along danger zones (mostly along
waterways). Currently, the number of ISFs has
declined because of the city government’s
housing program, which includes in-city
resettlement and outside the city resettlement.
• Source of livelihood comes from three major
sectors: trading/merchandising, services, and
manufacturing. o More than
ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES
More than 50% of businesses and employment come from services.
Some urban poor families engage in informal livelihood activities
such as street vending, driving a pedicab, and others.
In 2013, a total of 4,275 business establishments are engaged in
trade and merchandising.
The Victoria Wave Special Economic Zone and Industrial Complex is
a Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) registered district.
Located in the City of Caloocan, it is the only economic zone of its
HEALTH
There are three public hospitals and 11 private hospitals in the city
44 health centers and 103 private birthing homes and lying-in
centers.
Each barangay has Barangay Health Workers.
INFRASTRUCTURE
The campus is a 4.86 hectare lot along Samson Road, Caloocan. UE
Caloocan has the largest university campus in the CAMANAVA
(Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela) area. It has a parade
ground and the university football field. Caloocan Campus will be
the site for the university oval for athletic events.
SOURCE: https://rilhub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Factsheet_CaloocanCity_ECHOvisit-v1638_20190124.pdf
SANITARY/SEWARAGE SYSTEM WATER SUPPLY
The total sanitation and sewerage coverage for Caloocan City in the
According to the 2019 Ecological Profile of Caloocan City, The source of
original concession agreement by 2021 was 100%. The 2003 Rate
potable water in Caloocan City, where University of the East-Caloocan is
Rebasing reduced this 2021 total to 53% or a decrease of 47%
located comes from Angat Dam in Norzagaray, Bulacan, that supplies 97
percent of the water needs of the metropolis. The distribution of water
supply is presently served by Maynilad Water Services Incorporated
(MWSI).

DRAINAGE
South Caloocan has about 5.0 km (3.1 mi) length of open drainage
canals that serve mainly the reclamation area comprising Kaunlaran
Village (Dagat-Dagatan Development Project) and nearly 11.3 km (7.0
mi) length of natural surface water coursing through the different
natural river systems. These include the Tinajeros-Tullahan River
along the Caloocan–Valenzuela boundary; Maligaya Creek within La
Loma Cemetery and crossing Rizal Avenue Extension; Casili Creek
which terminates in Estero de Maypajo, and Cantarilla/Panaca Creek
along the Caloocan–Malabon boundary.
SOURCE: https://openjicareport.jica.go.jp/pdf/11948882_07.pdf
SAN ROQUE
TAOIST TEMPLE
CATHEDRAL CHURCH
The church began as a small chapel
with a one-level facade, evident to
the contrasting ionic columns at the
first level and the flat pilasters of the
second level. It became a cathedral
in 2003.
LA LOMA CEMENTERY
The La Loma Cemetery is the oldest
cemetery in Manila with an area of
slightly less than 54 hectares (130
acres). It was opened in 1884 and
was originally known as Cementerio
de Binondo (Binondo Cemetery) as
the area was then under the
jurisdiction of Santa Cruz during the
Spanish Colonial Period.
SOURCE: https://www.yodisphere.com/2021/08/Caloocan-City-History.html
A century-old Taoist temple, a
landmark built by the Chinese
community in 5th Avenue LRT Station,
Caloocan, Manila, Philippines. This
ancient building is a holy place where
tourists can get an overview the
religious beliefs of the locals.
ANDRÉS BONIFACIO
MONUMENT
the founder and Supremo of the
Katipunan. Andrés Bonifacio fought
for independence from the politically
and socially ruthless colonial rule by
Spain.[1] The monument 13.7 m (45 ft)
in height with symbolic images and
other features known as the "Cry of
Balintawak" is acclaimed as one of the
best monuments in the world.
The University of the East features a
large field with vegetation that gives
it a pleasant and relaxing
atmosphere. The university benefits
from the natural ventilation and
lighting provided by these vegetation.
UE Caloocan features a large field for
various activities like as playing
sports, concerts, and so on at both
entrances to campus. There's also an
administration building with all of the
essential offices, so students don't
have to go far for a single
appointment.
The Lucio Tan Building creates a view
from the other side of the window,
with just greenery and a building it
creates a picturues view within across
the building.