Cardona, Rizal

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Cardona, officially the Municipality of Cardona (Filipino: Bayan ng Cardona), is a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 50,143 people.[4]

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Cardona
Municipality of Cardona
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Cardona Municipal Hall
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Map of Rizal with Cardona highlighted
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Cardona
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°29′10″N 121°13′44″E
CountryPhilippines
RegionCalabarzon
ProvinceRizal
District 2nd district
Founded1855
Annexation to MorongOctober 12, 1903
CharteredFebruary 1, 1914[1]
Barangays18 (see Barangays)
Government
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  TypeSangguniang Bayan
  MayorBernardo P. San Juan Jr.
  Vice MayorGil F. Pandac
  RepresentativeEmigdio P. Tanjuatco III
  Municipal Council
Members
  Electorate31,963 voters (2022)
Area
  Total
28.56 km2 (11.03 sq mi)
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Highest elevation
242 m (794 ft)
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)[4]
  Total
50,143
  Density1,800/km2 (4,500/sq mi)
  Households
12,365
Economy
  Income class3rd municipal income class
  Poverty incidence
9.23
% (2021)[5]
  Revenue216.4 million (2022)
  Assets388.6 million (2022)
  Expenditure179.6 million (2022)
  Liabilities70.18 million (2022)
Service provider
  ElectricityManila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
1950
PSGC
IDD:area code+63(0)2
Native languagesTagalog
Websitewww.cardonarizal.gov.ph
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Etymology

An oral folklore tells how the name “Cardona” was derived from the Spanish word “caldo” referring to a native rice broth. Supposedly, a stranger walking through the street of the town happened to ask the name of the town from a native, who at that time was enjoying a bowl of hot “caldo”. Thinking that the stranger was inquiring as to what he was eating, the native answered "Sapao! Caldo!"

Another story tells that the town of Cardona in the Province of Barcelona, Spain is believed to be the eponym of the town. Settlements in the area during the Spanish-era were on the hills and the place surrounded by waters of the Laguna Lake. Early missionary Franciscan friars have seen its resemblance to the Spanish town which is also located on a hill and is almost surrounded by the waters of the river Cardener. Parts of the present-day Barangays Calahan, Patunhay, Del Remedio, Iglesia, San Roque, Dalig, and Looc are set on these hills.

History

In 1855, Cardona was created as a town of the District of Morong, with boundaries set in 1857. Later in June 1901, Cardona formed part of the newly created Province of Rizal through Act 137 promulgated by the Philippine Commission. In 1903, Act No. 942 annexed the town to the Municipality of Morong.[6] Eleven years then, the Executive Order 108 issued by Governor-General Francis Burton Harrison has established the town as an independent municipality.

Philippine independence

Cardona native and World War II veteran Frisco F. San Juan, a civil engineer, was elected congressman of Rizal's second district in 1965, and was reelected to a second term in 1969.[7][8]

Geography

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Perspective

Cardona is part of the 2nd Congressional District of Rizal.

Cardona is 23 kilometers (14 mi) from Antipolo and 40 kilometers (25 mi) from Manila. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is the easternmost part of Manila's built-up area.

Barangays

Cardona is politically subdivided into 18 barangays, as indicated below and in the image herein,[9] 11 of which are on the mainland and 7 on Talim Island. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

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Political Map of Cardona, Rizal (subject to correction)
Mainland
  • Calahan
  • Dalig
  • Del Remedio
  • Iglesia
  • Looc
  • Nagsulo
  • Patunhay
  • Real (Poblacion)
  • Sampad
  • San Roque (Poblacion)
  • Ticulio
Talim Island
  • Balibago
  • Boor
  • Lambac
  • Malanggam-Calubacan
  • Navotas
  • Subay
  • Tuna

Climate

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Climate data for Cardona, Rizal
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 26
(79)
27
(81)
29
(84)
31
(88)
31
(88)
30
(86)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
29
(84)
28
(82)
26
(79)
29
(84)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 22
(72)
22
(72)
22
(72)
23
(73)
24
(75)
25
(77)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
24
(75)
23
(73)
23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 58
(2.3)
41
(1.6)
32
(1.3)
29
(1.1)
91
(3.6)
143
(5.6)
181
(7.1)
162
(6.4)
172
(6.8)
164
(6.5)
113
(4.4)
121
(4.8)
1,307
(51.5)
Average rainy days 13.4 9.3 9.1 9.8 19.1 22.9 26.6 24.9 25.0 21.4 16.5 16.5 214.5
Source: Meteoblue (Use with caution: this is modeled/calculated data, not measured locally.)[10]
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Demographics

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Cardona Town Hall

In the 2020 census, the population of Cardona, Rizal, was 50,143 people,[4] with a density of 1,800 inhabitants per square kilometer or 4,700 inhabitants per square mile.

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Population census of Cardona
YearPop.±% p.a.
1903 2,580    
1918 3,278+1.61%
1939 6,366+3.21%
1948 8,134+2.76%
1960 12,476+3.63%
1970 16,880+3.07%
1975 21,266+4.74%
1980 24,503+2.87%
1990 32,962+3.01%
1995 35,501+1.40%
2000 39,003+2.04%
2007 44,942+1.97%
2010 47,414+1.97%
2015 49,034+0.64%
2020 50,143+0.44%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[11][12][13][14]
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Religion

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Procession as part of the Feast of Corpus Christi

Christianity is the major religion in the town, and the majority of all Christian denomination is Catholicism where 82% of its inhabitants are baptized Roman Catholics.[15] The town has a minority of UNACAED members, Iglesia ni Cristo, Born Again sects, Jehovah's Witnesses and more. The town is also the home of the famed and miraculous image of Nuestra Señora del Santísimo Rosario — La Virgen de Sapao, which was granted the honor of pontifical coronation by Pope Francis, through his representative Cardinal José Fuerte Advíncula, the Archbishop of Manila, on 7 October 2022.[16][17]

Catholic churches

  • Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
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Façade of the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary

Protestant denominations

Religious sects

Economy

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Fishing industry in Cardona where the town is known

Poverty incidence of Cardona

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10
15
20
25
30
2000
24.76
2003
10.04
2006
6.50
2009
5.54
2012
9.73
2015
10.12
2018
4.73
2021
9.23

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

Education

State-run institutions

More information Preschool level, Kindergarten ⎯ elementary level ...
Mainland:
Preschool level Kindergarten ⎯ elementary level High school level College level (university)
1. Different Barangay Daycare Centers 1. Mariano C. San Juan Elementary School 1. Bernardo F. San Juan National High School 1. University of Rizal System ⎯ Cardona Campus
2. Patunhay-Calahan Elementary School 2. Cardona Senior High School
3. Dalig Elementary School
4. Looc Elementary School
5. Tadlak Elementary School
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More information Preschool level, Kindergarten ⎯ elementary level ...
Talim Island:
Preschool level Kindergarten ⎯ elementary level High school level
1. Different Barangay Daycare Centers 1. Tuna-Balibago Elementary School 1. Tuna-Balibago National High School
2. Boor Elementary School 2. Catalino D. Salazar National High School
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Private schools

  • Castle for Achievers Learning School
  • CJ Learning Center
  • Lyceum Internation of the Far East (permanently closed)
  • Mother Most Chaste School
  • MV Montessori School
  • Queen Mary Help of Christians Educational Center
  • San Francisco Parish School
  • Talim Island Academy Foundation
  • Mother Most Chaste School

Healthcare

Public health services

  • Rural Health Unit (RHU) - Health services are offered at the municipal facility, and health services centers in individual barangays. Cardona RHU is headed by Dra. Eloida Silao M.D.

Private hospitals

  • Queen Mary Help of Christians Hospital (Calahan)
  • Carlos Medical and Maternity Hospital (Looc)

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