Rizal Province directory, Volume I.

Binangonan

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BINANGONAN
Location: On the shores of Laguna de Bay, on the road between Morong and Manila, 9 miles SE. of Pasig. Geographically, 14~ 28' lat., 121~ 11' long.
Population: 18,024; during 1918-14,379; in 1903-11,327.
HISTORY: The town was established in 1737 and conquered by the
Spaniards in 1763. Various data as to the origin of Binangonan
are found conflicting. But the prevalent belief is that the name
means the first established town around the Lake.
The first inhabitants were found to be very fanatical and warlike. The town includes a great portion of the western part of the
beautiful island of Talim.
Some of the scenic spots are: Calvary Mountain, Puente del
Diablo, Mt. Susong Dalaga, Rizal Cement Factory and the "Calinawan Stone Quary".

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Territory: Area-25,315 Ha.; Barrios: Poblacion Norte, Poblacion Sur, Amihanan de B. Subay, Angono, Balatik, Banaba, Bangad, Bayan Subay, Bilibiran, Binitagan, Bongabong, Calumpang, G. Sanay, Gumising Ka Bayan, Gupiing,
Ithan, Janosa, Kalawaan, Kalinawan, Kasili, Kaytume,
Kinaboogan, Kinagatan, Limbonlimbon, Mahabang Parang,
Makamot, Malakaban, Matikiw, Nagsulo, Pautok, Pilapila,
Sampad, San Guillermo, Sapang, Talim, Tatala and Tayuman.
Industries: Fishing, Agriculture, cement and lime production,
poultry raising, fuel and charcoal making, vegetable growing.
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