Western Bicutan Explained

Official Name:Western Bicutan
Settlement Type:Barangay
Seal Size:100x80px
Pushpin Map:Metro Manila
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Philippines
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:National Capital Region
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Taguig
Subdivision Type3:District
Subdivision Name3:2nd Legislative district of Taguig
Government Type:Sangguniang Barangay
Leader Title:Barangay Captain
Leader Name:Pedrito Bermas
Leader Title1:SK Chairman
Leader Name1:Kim Malubay
Established Title:Created
Established Date:1964[1]
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:87,508[2]
Timezone:PST
Utc Offset:+8
Coordinates:14.5094°N 121.0381°W
Postal Code Type:Postal Code
Postal Code:1630
Area Code:02

Western Bicutan is one of the 38 barangays of Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is the city's most populated barangay and the largest in terms of land area. It is located in the northwestern part of the city. Arca South, Food Terminal Inc., Technological University of the Philippines – Taguig, the southern portion of Naval Station Jose Francisco, Philippine Navy Golf Club, AFPOVAI, Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig-Pateros District Hospital, Veterans Museum, and TESDA headquarters are located in the barangay.[3]

History

It was historically part of the original barangay "Bicutan" until there are barangays created out of it. These are Central Bicutan, Lower Bicutan, New Lower Bicutan, Upper Bicutan, and Western Bicutan.

In 2008, two barangays were created out of Western Bicutan, namely: Fort Bonifacio and Pinagsama.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://bonifacioridge.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cv-98377-municipality-of-taguig-vs-municipality-of-makati.pdf
  2. https://www.census.gov.ph/data/sectordata/2010/2010CPH_ncr.pdf Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay: as of May 1, 2010
  3. News: Barangay Western Bicutan . ILoveTaguig . February 11, 2019.
  4. News: July 7, 2011 . Taguig City has added 10 new barangays . Positive News Media . dead . May 1, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110706193806/http://www.positivenewsmedia.ca/am2/publish/Main_News_1/Taguig_City_has_added_10_new_barangays.shtml . July 6, 2011.