Tatalon Explained

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]

History

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]

Geography

Tatalon is one of the city's low-lying areas and is susceptible to flooding. The place is also prone to liquefaction.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population . . July 11, 2017 .
  2. The Charter of Quezon City. CA. 502. 1939-10-12. Senate of the Philippines. 2024-07-02.
  3. Web site: History . Caloocan City Government . June 18, 2021 .
  4. Web site: Chapter 7: Risk Profile . Quezon City Government . June 18, 2021 .