Tuktukan
Barangay in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Barangay in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tuktukan is one of the 38 barangays of Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. Since 1958, it is the center of the city (poblacion) as it is the location of the Taguig City Hall.[2]
Tuktukan | |
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Coordinates: 14°31′40.95″N 121°4′18.40″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | National Capital Region |
City | Taguig |
District | 1st Legislative district of Taguig |
Government | |
• Type | Barangay |
• Punong Barangay | Suranie Ulanday |
• Barangay Councilor |
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• Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson | Marc Joseph Dela Cruz |
Area | |
• Total | 0.31 km2 (0.12 sq mi) |
Population (2020)[1] | |
• Total | 11,614 |
• Density | 37,000/km2 (97,000/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 1637 |
Area code | 02 |
Website | https://www.facebook.com/barangay.tuktukan.50 |
The word Tuktukan was coined by the Spanish as "Toctocan", which in Tagalog means an object to tap or to hit, referring to an instrument typically a plank of wood or rock utilized by women for laundry purposes. This practice was observed by the friars upon their arrival at the placet.
On August 1, 1958, the seat of government of Taguig was transferred from Santa Ana to Tuktukan, when President Carlos P. Garcia signed Executive Order No. 311, s. 1958.[3]
Based on the census 1980, Tuktukan had a population of 5,777. The total land area of the barangay is 31 hectares (77 acres).[4]
Tuktukan is bounded on the north by Ususan, to the east by Calzada Tipas, to the south by Santa Ana, and on the west by the Taguig River.
Tuktukan is the location of the Taguig City Hall, constructed in 1959 and the seat of city government. Shopping centers such as Puregold Taguig and Vista Mall Taguig, partially situated there, serve the community.
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