Montalban, Rizal
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Rodriguez Montalban |
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| Coordinates: 14°43′N 121°07′E / 14.72°N 121.12°ECoordinates: 14°43′N 121°07′E / 14.72°N 121.12°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Calabarzon (Region IV-A) |
| Province | Rizal |
| District | 2nd District of Rizal |
| Founded (as Montalban) | 1909 |
| Renamed as Rodriguez (Batas Pambansa Blg. 275) | November 12, 1982 |
| Named for | Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr. |
| Barangays | 11 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Cecilio C. Hernandez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 312.70 km2 (120.73 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 census) | |
| • Total | 369,222 |
| • Rank | 1 out of 1,489 Municipalities |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) |
| ZIP code | 1860 |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)2 |
| Income class | 1st |
| Website | www |
Rodriguez is a first-class, urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is the northernmost town in the province and comes after San Mateo, Rizal, and Quezon City coming from Metro Manila. The town is located on the slopes of the Sierra Madre mountain range and features many resorts; it is the largest town in Rizal province with an area of 312.70 km². According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 369,222 people, making it the most populous municipality in the country.
It borders San Mateo, Rizal and Antipolo City, Rizal on the south, Norzagaray, Bulacan and San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan on the north, Quezon City on the west and General Nakar, Quezon on the east.
Montalban, a common name for the municipality up to the present, was its official name from its founding in 1909 until 1982 when the Batasang Pambansa officially renamed it Rodriguez in honor of Eulogio Rodriguez, Sr., a native of the municipality who served as Senate President.
Rodriguez is one of the richest municipalities in the Philippines, ranking eighth in 2007 with an annual income of ₱310 million.
The legend of Bernardo Carpio is said to have happened in the mountains of the town.
Rodriguez is a town of mountains. From its north to south, a series of sloping ridges, hills and mountains ranges adorn the town. In fact, around 27% or the town is occupied by mountains and slopes. The town's highest peak is Mt. Irid, towering 1,469 meters above mean and sea level.
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