San Mateo, Rizal

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San Mateo, Rizal
Bayan ng San Mateo
Municipality of San Mateo
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Map of Rizal Province showing the location of San Mateo, Rizal
Country Philippines
Region CALABARZON
Districts 2nd District of Rizal
Barangays 15
Class 1st Class Municipality;
Highly Urbanized
Incorporated (town)
Government
 - Mayor Hon. Jose Rafael E. Diaz
 - Vice Mayor Hon. Bartolome N. Rivera, Jr.
 - Congressman Hon. Adelina S. Rodriguez (2nd District)
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 a 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 was 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-tracking municipalities in Rizal Province, according to 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 tones of trees, high plateaus and rocky mountains.

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[edit] Geography

San Mateo is one of the largest municipality in Rizal Province in terms of land area at approximately 50 square kilometers. San Mateo lies on Marikina Valley, the valley extends to south towards Marikina City, Pasig City and Cainta, Rizal. Marikina River runs through the western portion of the municipality and Nangka River runs through the south portion. The dynamic Sierra Madre Mountains, the longest mountain range in the Philippines is 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 14°43′N 121°7′ECoordinates: 14°43′N 121°7′E.

The western portion of the municipality occupies the numerous industrial parks, business establishments, residential areas and interesting places, it is also located the "center" of the city which is the busiest district of the municipality and also the location of the municipal hall. While the eastern portion is primarily residential subdivisions and high mountain ranges of Sierra Madre.

[edit] History

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[edit] Timeline

Date/Year Milestone
2007 San Mateo reaching over 200,000 population

[edit] San Mateo Today

At present, San Mateo achieved their goal as 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 boosting in the area,such as numerous fast-food chains, schools, business and commercial establishments. The municipality was now reached over 200,000 population cited as first-class municipality in the Philippines. Aside as one of the nearby gateway from Metro Manila, the municipality of San Mateo 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. Marikina River runs through the west portion of the municipality while Nangka River runs through the south bounded by Marikina City. San Mateo lushes trees in other high areas.

[edit] Barangays

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Barangay Statistics

Barangay District Zip Code Area (sq. km.) Population
Ampid 1 - - - -
Ampid 2 - - - -
Banaba - - - -
Dulong Bayan 1 - - - -
Dulong Bayan 2 - - - -
Guinayang - - - -
Guitnang Bayan 1 - - - -
Guitnang Bayan 2 - - - -
Gulod Malaya - - - -
Malanday - - - -
Maly - - - -
Sta. Ana - - - -
Silangan - - - -

[edit] Festivals

These are some of the notable events in San Mateo:

Events Date Place of event
Feast of Nuestra Señora De Aranzaru - Nuestra Señora De Aranzaru Church

[edit] Landmarks

Here are some of San Mateo's points of interest:

8 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

EartHaven EcoCommunity

[edit] People

The native citizens and the people who lives in San Mateo is called "San Mateans".

[edit] Ethnic groups

Like other places in Metro Manila and Rizal Province, the original settlers are Tagalogs. Throughout the centuries, there has been constant migration of Spaniards, Visayans, Bikolanos, Ilokanos, Chinese and Americans. There are also very small migration from Indians, Koreans and Japanese.

[edit] Languages

The main language is Filipino, which is based on Tagalog. In addition, due to continuous development of the municipality, English language was used in education, business and industry.

[edit] Religions

San 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 to the Philippines. Among the religious orders include the Dominicans, the Franciscans, the Jesuits, and the Augustinians which the first to arrive in Marikina, the south of San Mateo. Almost 91% of San Mateans are Roman Catholic.

Parish of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu, the Patron Saint of San Mateo. Other notable churches in the municipality such as Iglesia ni Cristo and some others Christian faiths. Other small number of religions in San Mateo are Hinduism, Buddhism and Muslim.

[edit] Government

[edit] Government

San 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 is in the District 1 of Rizal Province.

Incumbent Mayor: Jose Rafael Diaz
Incumbent Vice Mayor: Bartolome N. Rivera, Jr.
Incumbent 1st District Congressman (Rizal): Adelina S. Rodriguez

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Mayor Year Started Year Ended
Jose Rafael Diaz - -

[edit] Education

The municipality government prides itself in giving free education to its quality free education to its constituents. 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 located just across the municipality hall and Christ the Lord of Harvest Academy, located in Silangan, San Mateo, Rizal. SMC and CLHA are some of the private schools in San Mateo that is empowered and duly recognized by the Department of Education, with SMC being the first and only PAASCU accredited school. San Mateo's literature rate is 94%.

[edit] Health

San Mateo provides medical missions and free medical operations in the municipality. There are hospitals in San Mateo. Numerous clinics provides basic health check-ups for San Mateo. The municipality also offers services such as health centers and the municipal has also a privileges card for discounted fees and free services like emergency, medical and security services.

[edit] Peace and order

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[edit] Tourism

San Mateo has its own share of attractions to offer. Historical landmarks and church, antiquated houses and galleries view to the attention of history and culture buffs.

[edit] Economy

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[edit] Industries

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[edit] Manufactures

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[edit] Commerce and trade

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[edit] Banking

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[edit] Transportation

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[edit] Utilities and Communications

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[edit] Sister Cities/Municipalities

These are sister cities or municipalities with strong relationship and partnership.

[edit] See also

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City and Municipalities of Rizal
Municipalities: Angono • Baras • Binangonan • Cainta • Cardona • Jalajala • Morong • Pililla • Rodriguez • San Mateo • Tanay • Taytay • Teresa
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