Angono ( or ), officially the Municipality of Angono (), is a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

It is best known as the Art Capital of the Philippines, being the hometown of national artist for music Lucio San Pedro and national artist for visual arts Carlos "Botong" Francisco, as well as the site of the Angono Petroglyphs, the oldest known work of art in the country.

Etymology

The name "Angono" was derived from the myth of Panguno which Comes from the word "Ang nuno" which means "The Dwarf". It is also comes from the word "maanggo" the first thing people usually say meaning "ang baho" or "smelly" when tourist in Spanish Era go to Angono because the common jobs here is "pangingisda" and the locals got use to it. When you hear "doon sa mabahong pueblo" in the Spanish Era, they refer to it as the town of "Angono".

History

First created as a pueblo in 1766, Angono was a barrio of its neighboring town Taytay and Binangonan before it was legally proclaimed an independent municipality in 1938 by then President Manuel L. Quezon. The 1818 Spanish census recorded the area having 319 native families and 2 Spanish-Filipino families.

The municipality was formalized by law on June 17, 1972, through Republic Act No. 6469.

Contemporary

The town is currently campaigning for its inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network as it is a center for visual arts. It is also campaigning for the inclusion of the Angono Petroglyphs (1 of 5 properties of the Petroglyphs and Petrographs of the Philippines UNESCO tentative site) in the World Heritage List.

Geography

Located from Antipolo and east of Manila. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is considered part of Greater Manila Area. Angono is boundaried by Taytay in the north, Antipolo in the northeast, Teresa in the east, and Binangonan in the south.

Barangays

thumb|left|upright=1.2|Political map of Angono

Angono is politically subdivided into 10 barangays, as indicated below and in the image herein. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.

{| class="wikitable"

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! Barangay !! Population !! Area

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| Bagumbayan || 2,594 ||

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| Kalayaan || 20,886 ||

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| Mahabang Parang || 39,726 ||

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| Poblacion Ibaba || 3,747 ||

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| Poblacion Itaas || 539 ||

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| San Isidro || 35,744 ||

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| Santo Niño || 2,275 ||

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| San Pedro || 1,875 ||

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| San Roque || 13,071 ||

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| San Vicente || 14,518 ||

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| Total || 134,975 ||

|-

|}

Etymology

  • Bagumbayan – This barangay came from the Filipino word "bagong bayan" which means "new town".
  • Kalayaan – This barangay's name came from the Filipino word kalayaan, meaning "freedom".
  • Mahabang Parang – The word "mahaba" means "long" and "parang" is a type of "machete", so the name of this barangay roughly translates to "long machete".
  • Poblacion Ibaba – The name of this barangay came from the Spanish word "población" meaning "town" and from the Filipino word "ibaba" which means "below". Therefore, this barangay means "town below".
  • Poblacion Itaas – This is the least populous barangay with a population of 583 people. The name roughly translates to "town above".
  • San Isidro – The largest and most populous barangay with a population of 31,339 people. This is also one of the largest and most populous barangays in the Philippines. This barangay is named after the Catholic patron saint of farmers (and the second patron saint of Angono) named "Isidore the Farm Labourer" or "Isidore the Laborer".
  • Santo Niño – This barangay's name was inspired by the image of Jesus Christ as a child garbed in royal clothing known as the "Sto. Niño"
  • San Pedro – This barangay's name came from the apostle of Jesus Christ "Saint Peter".
  • San Roque – The name of this barangay came from the patron saint of the sick and invalids known as "Saint Roch".
  • San Vicente – This barangay's name came from the Dominican saint Saint Vincent Ferrer.

Climate

Demographics

In the 2024 census, the population of Angono was 134,975 people, with a density of .

Religion

thumb|Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Clement

Christianity is the major religion in the town, and the majority of all Christian denomination is Catholicism and a minority of , Members Church of God International Born Again, Jehovah's Witnesses and more.

Roman Catholic churches in the town includes:

  • Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Clement, Barangay Poblacion Ibaba
  • St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Barangay Mahabang Parang
  • St. Joseph the Worker Parish, Yupangco
  • Christ the King Chapel, Exodusville Subdivision
  • San Vicente Chapel, Brgy. San Vicente.
  • Sto. Niño Chapel, Constellation Homes Subdivision

Economy

thumb|SM Center Angono

There are several business establishments present in the booming town of Angono. The SM Center Angono is considered one of the major businesses in town. Trade and commerce are active, such data processing, pawnshops and banks as well. With nearly 100,000 inhabitants in this urbanized town, progress is at its peak. The proposed Angono Fish Port to be constructed at the lakeside shore of Laguna de Bay will soon boost more business opportunities and easier access from the nearby towns situated at the shores of the said lake.

Angono is known as the Arts Capital of the Philippines. With the existence of numerous business establishments and leisure hubs/historical sites, this town is surely a tourist destination.

Culture

thumb|World War II Monument, Junction

thumb|One of the numerous public artworks in Angono

Angono is the hometown of two national artists, Lucio San Pedro for music and Carlos "Botong" Francisco for visual arts.

  • Mayor: Jeri Mae Calderon (NPC)
  • Vice Mayor: Gerardo Calderon (NPC)
  • Councilors:
  1. Arvin Villamayor (NPC)
  2. Patnubay Tiamson (NP)
  3. Roberto Sison Jr. (NPC)
  4. Jhoana Duran (NPC)
  5. Aurea Natividad (NPC)
  6. Florinio Matusoc (NPC)
  7. Maria Elena Ibañez (NPC)
  8. Agustin Canlas (NPC)
  • ABC / LNB President: Jonathan V. Hernandez
  • SK President: Ivan Jeyo R. Ang

List of local chief executives

{| class="wikitable sortable"

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! No. !! Name !! Title !! Served (From) !! Until

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| 1 || Antonio P. Ibañez || Mayor || 1938 || 1940

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| 2 || Domingo S. Villamayor || Mayor || 1940 || 1946

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| 3 || Demetrio Tolentino || Mayor || 1946 || 1947

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| (1) || Antonio P. Ibañez || Mayor || 1947 || 1950

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| 4 || Ponciano A. Rivera || Mayor || 1950 || 1951

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| 5 || Roman S. Reyes || Mayor || 1951 || 1955

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| 6 || Saturnino V. Tiamson || Mayor || 1955 || 1968

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| (4) || Ponciano A. Rivera || Mayor || 1968 || 1972

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| (6) || Saturnino V. Tiamson || Mayor || 1972 || 1986

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| - || Nemesio B. Miranda || OIC || 1986 || 1988

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| 7 || Vivencio B. Villamayor || Mayor || 1988 || 1995

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| (6) || Saturnino V. Tiamson || Mayor || 1995 || 1998

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| 8 || Gerardo V. Calderon || Mayor || 1998 || 2007

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| 9 || Aurora A. Villamayor || Mayor || 2007 || 2010

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| (8) || Gerardo V. Calderon || Mayor || 2010 || 2019

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| 10 || Jeri Mae E. Calderon || Mayor || 2019 || 2025

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| (8) || Gerardo V. Calderon || Mayor || 2025 || present

|}

Education

The Angono Schools District Office governs all educational institutions within the municipality. It oversees the management and operations of all private and public, from primary to secondary schools.

Primary and elementary schools

  • ABC Learning Center
  • ALC Academy
  • Angono Christian School
  • Angono Elementary School Central
  • Baby Jesus Chrissamore Learning Center
  • Blanco Family Academy
  • Charis Praise Christian Academy
  • Doña Nieves Songco Memorial Elementary School
  • Faderoga's Learning Center
  • Gingergrace Academe
  • Hope Academy
  • Jason Harvey Academy
  • Joaquin Guido Elementary School
  • Jonathan T.M. Caballero Academy of Special Needs
  • Joyland Playschool Childcare and Learning Center
  • Lakeside Hills Learning School
  • Little Footprints Playschool and Tutorial Center
  • Little Lambs Learning Center
  • Maranatha Christian Academy
  • Marrieve of Light School
  • New Hope in Faith School
  • Nuestra Senora De Guia Academy - East Rizal
  • Praise Christian Academy
  • Raises Academy
  • Regional Lead School for the Arts in Angono
  • Seven Angels Christian Academy
  • Shinil Cristian Academy
  • St. Catherine Learning Center
  • St. John Learning Center
  • St. Martin Montessori School
  • Santo Entiero Learning Center
  • San Vicente Elementary School
  • Teensy Weensy Child Development Christian School

Secondary schools

  • ALC High School
  • Angono National High School
  • Angono Private High School
  • Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco Memorial National High School
  • Carlos "Botong" V. Francisco Memorial National High School (Angono Annex)
  • Carlos "Botong" Francisco Senior High School (Angono Annex)
  • Crossmount School of Arts and Trades
  • Dr. Vivencio B. Villamayor Integrated School
  • Holy Deliverance Integrated Christian School
  • Mind Slot Integrated School
  • Regional Lead School for the Arts in Angono

Higher educational institutions

  • Angono Catholic College
  • Christ the King College
  • Eastern Light College
  • Seven Angels College
  • University of Rizal System Angono Campus

Healthcare

  • Angono Medics Hospital
  • Angono Super Health Center
  • St. Clement Medical, Inc.
  • Rizal Provincial Hospital (Angono Annex)
  • San Isidro Hospital
  • San Isidro Hospital (Angono Annex)
  • Mikko Medics Medical Maternity & Lying-in Clinic

Notable personalities

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  • Herlene Budol (b. 1999), model, comedian, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder
  • Lucio San Pedro (1932–2002), composer and teacher
  • Zorayda Sanchez (1951–2008), comedian, actress, television and film scriptwriter
  • Christian Standhardinger (b. 1989), Filipino-German basketball player
  • Malupiton (b. 1998), social media personality and entertainer
  • Mike Tan (b. 1986), actor, dancer, and model
  • Arvin Tolentino (b. 1995), basketball Player

See also

  • List of Cultural Properties of the Philippines in Angono, Rizal

References

  • [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
  • Philippine Census Information
  • Local Governance Performance Management System
  • https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195219/http://www.tourism.gov.ph/sitepages/FestivitiesList.aspx?festivityCode=205&monthCode=04