DATA GATHERING

DISTRICT I & II
PEOPLE AND EARTH’S ECOSYSTEM
BSEN – 2BAE4A
DISTRICT I
● STO. NIÑO ● TAÑONG
● MALANDAY ● KALUMPANG
● BARANGKA ● IVC
● SAN ROQUE
● JESUS DELA PEÑA
● STA. ELENA 937.52
LAND AREA
STO. NIÑO
MATADOS - DELA PAZ

162.56
LAND AREA

The place was later dedicated to the Holy Child or Sto. Niño, after
whom it was named.

Sto. Niño is also known for its proactive local government, particularly
in terms of disaster preparedness and management, environmental
initiatives, and community development programs.

DISTRICT I
STO. NIÑO

DISTRICT I
STO. NIÑO
28,849
D= 162.56
Population density = 177.45 people per square unit (assuming the area is measured
in square units, such as square kilometers or square miles).

So, the population density is approximately 177.45 people per square unit.

DISTRICT I
 MALANDA
ENCARNACION - DELA
Y
CRUZ, S.

165.58
LAND AREA

Malanday known for its vibrant community and bustling urban atmosphere.
Situated within the heart of Marikina, Malanday offers a mix of residential areas,
commercial establishments, and recreational facilities.

Malanday is local economy and diverse cultural scene. Malanday is also

recognized for its resilience, particularly in facing challenges such as natural
disasters, as part of Marikina's overall commitment to disaster preparedness and
management.

DISTRICT I
 MALANDA
Y

DISTRICT I
 MALANDA
Y 53,886
D= 165.58
Population density ≈ 325.19 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 325.19 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT I
BARANGKA
CENCIL - PANGANIBAN

80.11
LAND AREA

Barangka is one of the oldest barangays in Marikina.

Barangka likely benefits from the city’s renowned infrastructure, proactive
local government, and strong sense of community. With its strategic location
within Metro Manila, Barangka serves as a dynamic hub where residents
enjoy a blend of urban conveniences and suburban charm.

The Augustinians were the first to arrive at the Marikina valley in 1500,
at the spot known as "chorillo" in Barangka.

DISTRICT I
BARANGKA

DISTRICT I
BARANGKA

16,639
D= 80.11
Population density ≈ 207.79 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 207.79 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT I
 SAN ROQUE
CANTO - PUNZALAN

115.79
LAND AREA

Named after a saint, Barangay San Roque was a forestal region before the
colonizers founded settlements here. San Roque is known for its landmarks. The
old residence of Apolonia Santos (Maestrang Oniang) was formerly a civil guard
headquarters, cuartel, in the last decade of Spanish rule.

DISTRICT I
 SAN ROQUE

DISTRICT I
 SAN ROQUE
16,949
D= 115.79
Population density ≈ 146.19 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 146.19 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT I
 JESUS DELA
PEÑA
CABANES -
BUENAVENTURA

90.03
LAND AREA

Barangay Jesus dela Peña picked up the pieces and reassumed its role
as the town's shoe capital. Jesus dela Peña was known as “Niyugan” (from
niyog) because of the coconut plantations that dotted its agricultural
landscape.

The eldest Christian settlement in the city, the barangay was named
after the first Augustinian parish of Jesus dela Peña (Jesus of the Rocks). It
derived its identity after a Christ-like image was seen on the rock
formations in the area.
DISTRICT I
JESUS DELA
PEÑA

DISTRICT I
JESUS DELA
PEÑA
10,201
D= 90.03
=
Population density ≈ 113.3 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 113.3 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT I
 TAÑONG
VILLANA -
VALENZUELA

116.86
LAND AREA

Tañong is situated nearby to Barangka. Barangay Tañong traces its origin to

March 1898 when pioneering families decided to formally establish a community.
Like many rural communities in colonial Philippines, it had its formal beginnings
during the period when missionary work was pervasive in areas with existing
settlements and in places near river sources.

DISTRICT I
 TAÑONG

DISTRICT I
 TAÑONG

8,902
D= 116.86
=
Population density ≈ 76.1 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 76.1 people per unit area.

DISTRICT I
KALUMPANG
TUMANGAN - SANTOS,
L.

80.27
LAND AREA

Barangay Kalumpang is the largest among the barangays of Marikina

during the colonial period, Calumpang was originally bordered on the
northwest by the Marikina River and immediately opposite it are barangays
Tañong and Jesus de la Peña.

It is bounded to the north by Barangay Tañong, west by Barangay

Barangka, south by Santolan, Pasig and east by Barangay San Roque.

DISTRICT I
KALUMPANG

DISTRICT I
KALUMPANG

15,602
D= 80.27
Population density ≈ 194.51 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 194.51 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT I
 IVC
MENDEZ - DELA CRUZ,
Y.

74.89
LAND AREA

Barangay Industrial Valley Complex was created under Batas Pambansa

Bilang 203, approved by the unicameral legislature on March 25, 1982.

The Industrial Valley Complex includes the underground wastewater

treatment facility, the Olandes Sewage Treatment Plant, which can process up to
10 million liters per day of domestic wastewater from 40,000 residents in the
surrounding communities.

DISTRICT I
 IVC

DISTRICT I
 IVC
16,461
D= 74.89
Population density ≈ 219.80 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 219.80 people per unit area.

DISTRICT I
STA. ELENA
ODE - RODRIGUEZ

51.43
LAND AREA

Sta. Elena got its name from a cross-shaped driftwood that was found
floating in the river. The barangay traces it beginnings to 1687 when the
Jesuits stationed at the Jesus de la Peña mission were looking for a new
church site. The settlement was then a rural community of contented folk
who survived from the fruits of their farms and depended on fish from the
nearby Marikina River.

DISTRICT I
STA. ELENA

DISTRICT I
STA. ELENA

7,403
D= 51.43
Population density ≈ 143.94 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 143.94 people per unit area.

DISTRICT I
DISTRICT II
● CONCEPCION UNO ● NANGKA
● TUMANA ● PARANG
● CONCEPCION DOS
●
● FORTUNE
MARIKINA HEIGHTS 1,376.85
LAND AREA
 CONCEPCION
UNO
BAUTISTA - BOREBOR

226.24
LAND AREA

Concepcion Uno is formerly known as the Bayanbayanan (little town),

Barangay Concepcion, like the old Marikina boondocks, was a rich
agricultural area. Over time, though, new settlers found promise in its rich
soil and migrants started to cultivate public lands, followed by the
emergence if new communities.

The barangay was officially named Concepcion after Mary the

Immaculate Conception on June 6, 1936 with the enactment of Republic Act
No. 1541.

DISTRICT II
CONCEPCION
UNO

DISTRICT II
CONCEPCION
UNO
44,683
D= 226.24
Population density ≈ 197.50 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 197.50 people per unit area.

DISTRICT II
 TUMANA
FILLARCA - SALVACION

191.40
LAND AREA

Barangay Tumana is a medium sized real state, bounded at the northwest

side of Marikina and a vast farmland extending to the sierra madre, in the north
of Barangay Nangka, south of Malanday and guarded by the river within the
west side. Tumana under city ordinance no. 70 series of 2005 was created the
16th barangay of Marikina City coming from the Barangay concepcion Uno on
March 4, 2006 plebiscite. The barrio most rich pasture land predominantly as an
agriculture land best suited for vegetable farming.

DISTRICT II
 TUMANA

DISTRICT II
 TUMANA

47,468
D= 191.40
Population density ≈ 248.21 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 248.21 people per unit area.

DISTRICT II
CONCEPCION
DOS
AGUILA - STA. ANA

194.77
LAND AREA

Concepcion Dos also known to many as SSS Village is located near

the Antipolo boundary. It is a food have to most Marikeños. There you will
find popular food places like Caza Feliz, Some Kind of Wonderful and Pan
de Amerikana. The Marikina Hotel is also located in Concepcion Dos. The
place is a lot more quiet than downtown and has cooler climate because they
have more trees.

DISTRICT II
CONCEPCION
DOS

DISTRICT II
CONCEPCION
DOS
24,023
D= 194.77
Population density ≈ 123.34 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 123.34 people per unit area.

DISTRICT II
 MARIKINA HEIGHTS
GABUAT - SHIMAZAKI

233.55
LAND AREA

Marikina Heights is one of the largest barangays of Marikina measuring

some 206 hectares (510 acres). Once a privately owned hacienda, it is now
populated by 35,416 people according to the 2010 National Census.

The largest collection of these “Naghihintay ng Bayani” statues can be found

along Kalayaan Avenue, in Barangay Marikina Heights.

DISTRICT II
 MARIKINA HEIGHTS

DISTRICT II
 MARIKINA HEIGHTS

42,761
D= 233.55
Population density ≈ 183.24 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 183.24 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT II
NANGKA
CRUZ - SANTOS, S.

159.50
LAND AREA

Barangay Nangka was the most rural among the city's barangays. It
started as a small settlement built by two pioneering families and later
evolved into a flourishing community largely due to a river, which is the
barangay's namesake, that bilaterally cuts through Marikina and San
Mateo, in Rizal Province.

The place has been known as Nangka from the very beginning due
to the presence of langka (jackfruit) trees that used to grow in abundance
along the pass used by both man and his beasts (the carabao) leading to
the river.
DISTRICT II
NANGKA

DISTRICT II
NANGKA

43,368
D= 159.50
Population density ≈ 272.45 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 272.45 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT II
 PARANG
PEREZ - SANTOS, A.

170.46
LAND AREA

Barangay Parang is one of the most populated barangays in Marikina City

with an estimate of over 54,141 in population as of 2012. It covers only 1.64 sq.
km. which is only 7.6% of the entire city. Most iconic company situated in Parang
is Delfi Foods, more popular to everyone as Goya Philippines.

DISTRICT II
 PARANG

DISTRICT II
 PARANG

40,240
D= 170.46
Population density ≈ 236.25 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 236.25 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT II
FORTUNE
LIBRE - MAGBOO

200.93
LAND AREA

A former sitio of Barangay Parang, Fortune was constituted as a

separate entity on April 10, 2007, by virtue of Republic Act No. 9431. The
new barangay, was named after a cigarette company located in the area, is
the youngest among the 16 barangays of Marikina.
Fortune Tobacco Corporation (now known as PMFTC or Philip Morris
Fortune Tobacco Corporation) was located
in this barangay.
DISTRICT II
FORTUNE

DISTRICT II
FORTUNE

38,624
D= 200.93
Population density ≈ 192.158 people per square unit

So, the population density is approximately 192.158 people per unit

area.

DISTRICT II
BIRTH AND DEATH RATE