Quezon City

Quezon City [ˈkɛson ˈsɪtɪ] (Filipino Lungsod Quezon; German Quezon City) is the most populous city in the Philippines. It belongs to the Metro Manila region and is located on the main island of Luzón in close proximity to the capital Manila. Quezon City has a very high population density of statistically around 16,000 inhabitants per square kilometer (comparable to Monaco). Quezon City is the second richest city in the Philippines after Makati City (as of November 2016).

Quezon City was the capital of the Philippines from 1937 to 1976. On June 24, 1976, the metropolitan region of Metro Manila was established by decree of then President Ferdinand Marcos, effectively incorporating Quezon City and replacing it as the capital. The new capital became Manila. The city is named after the first president of the Philippines, Manuel Quezon, after whom the province of Quezon is also named. A large park with his monument (Quezon Memorial Circle) is dedicated to him in the city. Quezon City is home to various government agencies and ministries, the Central Bank of the Philippines (filipino Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas) and the House of Representatives of the Philippines (Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ng Pilipinas).

One of the most important industries is the textile industry. Tourism is also of economic importance and attempts are being made to attract more companies in the computer industry. Quezon City is the seat of the University of the Philippines and the Ateneo de Manila University. In addition, Quezon City is the seat of the diocese of Cubao. Quezon is home to the Santo Domingo Church and the shrine of La Naval de Manila, which was declared a national treasure of the Philippines in 2012.

Baranggays

Quezon City is divided into 142 barangays and four electoral districts to the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

  • Alicia
  • Amihan
  • Apolonio Samson
  • Aurora
  • Baesa
  • Bagbag
  • Bagumbuhay
  • Bagong Lipunan Ng Crame
  • Bagong Pag-asa
  • Bagong Silangan
  • Bagumbayan
  • Bahay Toro
  • Balingasa
  • Bayanihan
  • Blue Ridge
  • Blue Ridge B
  • Botocan
  • Bungad
  • Camp Aguinaldo
  • Central
  • Claro
  • Commonwealth
  • New Era (Constitution Hills)
  • Kristong Hari
  • Culiat
  • Damar
  • Damayan
  • Damayang Lagi
  • Del Monte
  • Dioquino Sable
  • Doña Imelda
  • Doña Josefa
  • Don Manuel
  • Duyan-duyan
  • E. Rodriguez
  • East Kamias
  • Escopa I
  • Escopa II
  • Escopa III
  • Escopa IV
  • Fairview
  • N.S. Amoranto (Gintong Silahis)
  • Gulod
  • Horseshoe
  • Immaculate Concepcion
  • Kaligayahan
  • Kalusugan
  • Kamuning
  • Katipunan
  • Kaunlaran
  • Krus Na Ligas
  • Laging Handa
  • Libis
  • Lourdes
  • Loyola Heights
  • Maharlika
  • Malaya
  • Manresa
  • Mangga
  • Mariana
  • Mariblo
  • Marilag
  • Masagana
  • Masambong
  • Santo Domingo (Matalahib)
  • Matandan Balara
  • Milagrosa
  • Nagkaisang Nayon
  • Nayong Kanluran
  • Novaliche Proper
  • Obrero
  • Old Capitol Site
  • Paang Bundok
  • Pag-ibig Sa Nayon
  • Paligsahan
  • Paltok
  • Pansol
  • Paraiso
  • Pasong Putik Proper (Pasong Putik)
  • Pasong Tamo
  • Phil-Am
  • Pinyahan
  • Pinagkaisahan
  • Project 6
  • Quirino 2-A
  • Quirino 2-B
  • Quirino 2-C
  • Quirino 3-A
  • Ramon Magsaysay
  • Roxas
  • Sacred Heart
  • Saint Ignatius
  • Saint Peter
  • Salvacion
  • San Agustin
  • San Antonio
  • San Bartolome
  • San Isidro
  • San Isidro Labrador
  • San Jose
  • San Martin de Porres
  • San Roque
  • San Vicente
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Lucia
  • Santa Monica
  • Santa Teresita
  • Santo Cristo
  • Santo Nino
  • Santol
  • Sauyo
  • Sienna
  • Sikatuna Village
  • Silangan
  • Socorro
  • South Triangle
  • Tagumpay
  • Talayan
  • Talipapa
  • Tandang Sora
  • Tatalon
  • Teachers Village East
  • Teachers Village West
  • U.P. Campus
  • U.P. Village
  • Ugong Norte
  • Unang Sigaw
  • Valencia
  • Vasra
  • Veterans Village
  • Villa Maria Clara
  • West Kamias
  • West Triangle
  • White Plains
  • Balong Bato
  • Capri
  • Sangandaan
  • Payatas
  • Batasan Hills
  • Holy Spirit
  • Greater Lagro
  • North Fairview

Sons and daughters of the city

  • Paraluman (1923-2009), actress
  • José Francisco Oliveros (1946-2018), clergyman, Bishop of Malolos.
  • Elizabeth Masakayan (* 1964), volleyball and beach volleyball player
  • Ralph Recto (* 1964), politician and entrepreneur
  • Jovy Marcelo (1965-1992), automobile racing driver
  • Manuel Ocampo (* 1965), painter
  • Yayo Aguila (* 1967), actress
  • Kris Aquino (* 1971), television and film actress
  • Reggie Lee (* 1975), Filipino-American actor
  • Noel Malicdem (* 1977), dart player
  • Angelika dela Cruz (* 1981), actress
  • Sid Lucero (* 1981), actor
  • Henry Brauner (* 1984), Filipino-American football player
  • Miguel Molina (* 1984), swimmer
  • Michelle Madrigal (* 1987), actress
  • LJ Reyes (* 1987), actress
  • Jennica Garcia (* 1989), actress
  • Derrick Monasterio (* 1995), actor
  • Barbie Forteza (* 1997), actress
  • Justin Baas (* 2000), football player

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