San Mateo, Rizal
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| San Mateo, Rizal Bayan ng San Mateo Municipality of San Mateo |
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| Country | Philippines | ||
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| Region | CALABARZON | ||
| Districts | 2nd District of Rizal | ||
| Barangays | 15 | ||
| Class | 1st Class Municipality | ||
| Incorporated (town) | |||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Hon. Jose Rafael E. Diaz (NPC) | ||
| - Vice Mayor | Hon. Bartolome N. Rivera, Jr. (NPC) | ||
| - Congresswoman | Hon. Adelina S. Rodriguez (2nd District) (NPC) | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 55.09 km² (21.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (October 2006) | |||
| - Total | 200,000 | ||
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | Manila (UTC) | ||
| ZIP Code | 1850 | ||
| Area code(s) | 2 | ||
| Website: San Mateo, Rizal: Official Website | |||
San Mateo, Rizal (Filipino: Bayan ng San Mateo, Lalawigan ng Rizal or simply San Mateo) is a first class urban municipality of Rizal Province. Located on the island of Luzon, San Mateo is one of 13 municipalities and a capital city that make up the Province of Rizal, Region 4-A (Calabarzon Region) of the Philippines. San Mateo is part of the Metro Luzon Urban Beltway. Metro Luzon is composed of Region 3, Region 4-A (CALABARZON) and the nearby National Capital Region. Metro Luzon is one of four Super Regions in the Philippines.
San Mateo is located along the western border of Rizal Province, it is bordered on the west by Quezon City, to the south by Marikina City and Antipolo City, the capital of Rizal Province, and to the north by Rodriguez (Montalban) also in Rizal province. It is approximately 26 km. away from Manila.
San Mateo is one of the fast-track municipalities in Rizal Province, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Provincial Government of Rizal. The municipality features many spacious parks, tree-lined streets and roads, and industrial zones. Most of the municipality is composed of residential areas and the other side is composed of tons of trees, high plateaus and rocky mountains.
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[edit] Geography
San Mateo is one of the largest municipalities in Rizal Province in terms of land area, at approximately 50 square kilometers. San Mateo lies in the Marikina Valley. The valley extends south towards Marikina City, Pasig City and Cainta, Rizal. The Marikina River runs through the western portion of the municipality and the Nangka River runs through the southern portion. The dynamic Sierra Madre Mountains, the longest mountain range in the Philippines, are located at the mid-eastern portion, while the Quezon City hills are located to the west.
San Mateo is a lush valley bounded by mountain ranges and sliced by a river. Located along the western border of Rizal Province, it is bordered on the west by Quezon City, to the south by Marikina City and Antipolo City, the capital of Rizal Province, and to the north by Rodriguez (Montalban), also in Rizal Province. It is approximately 26 km. away from Manila and lies within .
The western portion of the municipality is occupied by numerous industrial parks, business establishments, residential areas and interesting places; it is also the location of the "center" of the city which is the busiest district of the municipality and the location of the municipal hall. The eastern portion is primarily residential subdivisions and the high mountain ranges of the Sierra Madre.
[edit] History
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[edit] Timeline
| Date/Year | Milestone |
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| 2007 | San Mateo reaches population of over 200,000 |
[edit] San Mateo Today
At present, San Mateo has achieved the goal of becoming a first class municipality in the Philippines. The municipality also now boasts of hosting land development firms, residential realties, and industrial centers. The main road is General Luna Avenue, connecting Marikina City to the south and Quezon City to the west. Many establishments are now thriving in the area, such as numerous fast-food chains, schools, businesses and commercial establishments. The municipality has now reached a population of over 200,000 and has been cited as a first-class municipality in the Philippines. Noted as one of the nearby gateways to Metro Manila, the municipality of San Mateo is planning or debating to become the 2nd city of Rizal Province as soon as possible. (The first one is the city of Antipolo, the provincial capital.)
[edit] The town
The town lies on a valley called the Marikina Valley. The Marikina River runs through the western portion of the municipality, while Nangka River runs through the south, bounded by Marikina City. San Mateo has lush trees in other high areas.
[edit] Barangays
There are 15 barangays of San Mateo For more information about the different barangays of San Mateo Barangay Statistics
[edit] Festivals
These are some of the notable events in San Mateo:
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| Pintong Bocaue | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Sta. Ana | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Sto. Nino | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Silangan | - | - | - | - | |||||||||||||
| Events | Date | Place of event | |||||||||||||||
| Feast of Nuestra Señora De Aranzazu | september 9 | Nuestra Señora De Aranzaru Church | |||||||||||||||
| Dulong Bayan Feast | September 21 | Dulong Bayan Chapel | |||||||||||||||
| Malanday Feast | February 3 | Malanday Chapel | |||||||||||||||
| Guitnang Bayan | September 9 | Nuestra Señora De Aranzazu Church | |||||||||||||||
| Kawan Holiday (Kab Scout of the Phil.) | July 21 and 22 | All of public schools in San Mateo | |||||||||||||||
| -Ampid festa Parada ng Walis | - May 1 | - Ampid
[edit] LandmarksSt. matthew college 9 Waves Water Park Batasan-San Mateo Bridge Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Parish Church Paraiso Memorial Park San Mateo Municipal Hall God's Love Farm and Resort EarthHeaven EcoCommunity Cuidad Christia Resort Malanday Elementary School (new) Green Nature Resort Villa Trinidad Resort Villa Diaz Resort Timberland (Sub-Urban Living) Plaza San Mateo [edit] PeopleThe native citizens and the people who live in San Mateo are called "San Mateans." [edit] Ethnic groupsLike other places in Metro Manila and Rizal Province, the original settlers were Tagalogs. Throughout the centuries, there has been constant migration of Spaniards, Visayans, Bikolanos, Ilokanos, Chinese and Americans. There have also been very small migrations from India, Korea and Japan. [edit] LanguagesThe main language is Filipino, which is based on Tagalog. In addition, due to continuous development of the municipality, the English language is used in education, business and industry. [edit] ReligionsSan Mateo was one of the seats of the Spanish colonial government in past centuries, and has been used as the base of Roman Catholic missions in the Philippines. Religious orders include the Dominicans, the Franciscans, the Jesuits, and the Augustinians, which were the first to arrive in Marikina, the south of San Mateo. Almost 90% of San Mateans are Roman Catholic. Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu, is the Patron Saint of San Mateo, and there is a parish named after her. Other notable churches in the municipality are the Iglesia ni Cristo and others Christian/Evangelical churches. There are also small number of Sikhs mainly the Indian immigrants, a few Buddhist Chinese, and Muslims in San Mateo. [edit] Government[edit] GovernmentSan Mateo is governed by a Mayor and Vice Mayor elected to three-year terms. The Mayor is the executive head and leads the municipal's departments in executing the municipal ordinances and improving public services, while the Vice Mayor heads a legislative council. San Mateo is one of the municipalities in District 1 of Rizal Province. Incumbent Mayor: Jose Rafael Diaz (need more information about Government of San Mateo)
[edit] EducationThe municipal government prides itself in giving a free, quality education to its children. There are also privately-owned academic institutions including Roosevelt College San Mateo (simply "RC San Mateo" or "RCSM") and St. Matthew College (SMC)in Ampid II, Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu Parochial School, located just across from the municipality hall, and Christ the Lord of Harvest Academy(CLHA), located in Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal. SMC and CLHA are some of the private schools in San Mateo that are empowered and duly recognized by the Department of Education, with SMC being the first and only PAASCU accredited school. San Mateo's literacy rate is 95%. [edit] HealthSan Mateo has medical missions and provides free medical operations in the municipality. There are hospitals in San Mateo. Numerous clinics provide basic health check-ups for San Mateans. The municipality also offers a privileges card for discounted fees and free emergency and medical services. [edit] Peace and order(need more information about Peace and Order of San Mateo) [edit] TourismSan Mateo has its own share of attractions to offer. Historical landmarks and churches, antiquated houses, and art galleries, can be viewed by history and culture buffs. [edit] Economy(need more information about Economy of San Mateo) [edit] Industries[edit] Manufactures(need more information about Manufactures of San Mateo) [edit] Commerce and trade(need more information about Commerce of San Mateo) [edit] Banking(need more information about Banking of San Mateo) [edit] Transportation(need more information about Transportation of San Mateo) [edit] Utilities and Communications(need more information about Utilities of San Mateo) [edit] Sister Cities/MunicipalitiesThese are sister cities or municipalities with strong relationship and partnership.
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