Bayanan, Muntinlupa
Barangay in Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Bayanan is a barangay in the Muntinlupa, Philippines.[2][3] It has a total land area of 0.784 km2 (0.303 sq mi), making it the city's second smallest barangay in terms of land area. As of 2020, it has a population of 39,150.
Bayanan | |
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Barangay Bayanan Market | |
 Interactive map of Bayanan | |
| Coordinates: 14°24′28.07″N 121°2′59.9″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Muntinlupa |
| District | 1st Legislative district of Muntinlupa |
| Government | |
| • Type | Barangay |
| • Barangay Captain | Jonathan Gutierrez |
| • SK Chairperson | Gab Lorica |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.784 km2 (0.303 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 39,150[1] |
| • Density | 49,900/km2 (129,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 1772 |
| Area code | 02 |
Etymology
Bayanan is said to be named after the báyan plant that grows in the area. It was first known as Bayan-bayanan before it was shortened to its present name.[4]
History
Bayanan, an old fishing and farming village, was the old municipal center of Muntinlupa before it was moved to Poblacion.[4]
Demographics
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.[8]