Tatalon | |
Settlement Type: | Barangay |
Pushpin Map: | Metro Manila#Philippines |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Philippines |
Subdivision Type1: | Region |
Subdivision Name1: | National Capital Region |
Subdivision Type2: | City |
Subdivision Name2: | Quezon City |
Subdivision Type3: | District |
Subdivision Name3: | 4th District |
Government Type: | Barangay |
Leader Title: | Barangay Captain |
Leader Name: | Rodel N. Lobo |
Established Title: | Established |
Established Date: | 1960 |
Population As Of: | 2020 |
Population Total: | 55,404 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | PST |
Utc Offset: | +8 |
Coordinates: | 14.6242°N 121.0153°W |
Postal Code Type: | Postal Code |
Tatalon is a barangay of Quezon City, Philippines. According to 2020 Census, it has a population of 55,404 people.[1]
Tatalon was originally a part of Caloocan but it was carved out of the city in 1939 pursuant to Commonwealth Act No. 502,[2] which created Quezon City as the capital of the Philippines, along with the following sitios and barrios: Balingasa, Kaingin, Kangkong, La Loma, Malamig, Matalahib, Masambong, San Isidro, San Jose and Santol.[3]
Tatalon is one of the city's low-lying areas and is susceptible to flooding. The place is also prone to liquefaction.[4]