Mambog, officially Barangay Mambog is one of the mainland barangays of Binangonan, in the province of Rizal. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 11,372. This represented 3.63% of the total population of Binangonan.[3]

Mambog
Mainland Barangay
Mambog in 2023
Mambog in 2023
Mambog is located in Philippines
Mambog
Mambog
Location of Mambog in the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°28′53.2″N 121°12′43.3″E / 14.481444°N 121.212028°E / 14.481444; 121.212028
CountryPhilippines
RegionRegion IV-A, Calabarzon
MunicipalityBinangonan, Rizal
BarangayMambog
Government
 • Barangay captainLeilani G. Pereira
Area
 • Land1.32 km2 (0.51 sq mi)
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total11,372
 • Density8,550.38/km2 (22,145.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
1940

History edit

In 1898, the people of Mambog planned attacks against invading Americans. They've intercepted horse riding Americans killing 12 of them. In retaliation, Americans captured native males and turned the place into a concentration camp.[4] The population of Mambog grew from 2,365 in 1990 to 11,372 in 2020, an increase of 9,007 people over the course of 30 years. The figures in 2020 denote a growth rate of 2.77%, or an increase of 1,384 people, from the previous population of 9,988 in 2015.[3]

Education edit

Mambog has only one public elementary school, Casimiro Ynares Elementary School.[5] It also has several private schools such as Elim Christian School of Binangonan, and Bridge of Light Grace Christian Academy Inc.[6]

Festivals edit

Mambog's patron saint is Saint Joseph, it celebrates its patron every May 1. Mambog also celebrates Barangay Macamot's patron Saint Francis de Assisi every October.

Location edit

 
Catleya Street, Mambog in 2020
 
The uphill called "25 Ups" from Mambog

Mambog is located 2.87 kilometers away from the town proper, and 2.58 kilometers away from the municipal hall. It borders Barangay Tatala as its north and west, Batingan as southwest, and Mahabang Parang as its south. Mambog borders Barangay Looc of Cardona, Rizal as its east.[7]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Barangay Captains". Municipality of Binangonan. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Geography". Municipality of Binangonan. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. July 7, 2021. Archived from the original on July 7, 2021.
  4. ^ "History - American Period". Municipality of Binangonan. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  5. ^ "Public Schools". Municipality of Binangonan. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  6. ^ "Private Schools". Municipality of Binangonan. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  7. ^ "Mainland Map". Municipality of Binangonan. Retrieved June 2, 2022.