Ugong, Pasig Explained

Official Name:Barangay Ugong
Native Name:Hugong
Nickname:Ugong
Settlement Type:Barangay
Motto:Bayanihan
Pushpin Map:Metro Manila
Pushpin Map Caption:Ugong
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Metro Manila
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Pasig
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:1st district of Pasig
Government Type:Barangay
Leader Title:Barangay Captain
Leader Name:Gloria P. Cruz
Area Total Km2:5,931.6
Area Land Km2:375.38
Population As Of:2010
Population Total:22266
Population Demonym:Taga-Ugong
Timezone:Philippine Standard Time
Utc Offset:+8
Coordinates:14.5842°N 121.0729°W
Postal Code:1604
Area Code Type:Area code
Blank Name:Range
Blank Info:Marikina Valley Fault Ridge

Ugong is a highly urbanized barangay located in the northwestern portion of Pasig. Today, barangay Ugong is further subdivided into south which is part of Pasig, while the northern boundary of Ugong, Ugong Norte, is under Quezon City. It is also the location of Arcovia City, which was designated as a Special Economic Zone (Information Technology Park) in 2024.[1]

The barangay was also part of Mandaluyong when it was included in the 1940s consolidation under the City of Greater Manila.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. News: PBBM designates parcels of land in Pasig City as Information Technology Park. April 5, 2024 . . April 4, 2024.
  2. Map of the City of Manila . 1942 . 1:40,000 . Division of Drafting and Surveys, Office of the City Engineer and Architect, City of Manila . August 24, 2022 .