Putatan, Muntinlupa Explained

Official Name:Putatan
Settlement Type:Barangay
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:National Capital Region
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Muntinlupa
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:1st Legislative district of Muntinlupa
Government Type:Barangay
Leader Title:Barangay Captain
Leader Name:Gerardo Teves
Leader Title1:SK Chairperson
Leader Name1:Cyrylle Kate Arciaga
Area Total Km2:6.746
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:99,725
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+8
Coordinates:14.3984°N 121.0364°W
Postal Code:1772
Blank Name:Range
Blank Info:Marikina Valley Fault Ridge

Putatan is a barangay in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines. The total land area of the barangay is . According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 99,725 as of 2020.

Putatan is located at the south of the City of Manila. It is bounded by barangays Alabang and Bayanan on the north, Laguna de Bay on the east, the Muntinlupa Poblacion on the south; and barangay Ayala Alabang on the west.

The barangay is also home to the city hall of Muntinlupa and its several departments.

Etymology

Putatan got its name from the tree called putat (Barringtonia asiatica), which grew in the area. Hence, Putatan means where putat blooms.[1] It was also alternatively or erroneously spelled as Pututan.[2]

Subdivisions

While barangays are the administrative divisions of the city, and are legally part of the addresses of establishments and homes, residents also include their subdivision. Listed below are subdivisions in this barangay.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brgy. Putatan. April 16, 2024. City Government of Muntinlupa.
  2. Book: Salonga, Isayas . Rizal Province directory . University of Michigan Digital Collections . 1934 . 1 . Manila. April 16, 2024.
  3. Web site: List of Subdivisions in the City of Muntinlupa. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160114133838/http://www.muntinlupacity.gov.ph/sep/139%20list%20of%20subdivision.htm. 2016-01-14.