Western Bicutan
Barangay in Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Western Bicutan is one of the 38 barangays of Taguig, Philippines. It is the city's largest barangay in terms of population and land area.
Western Bicutan | |
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Barangay Hall | |
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  Western Bicutan | |
| Coordinates: 14°30′33.69″N 121°2′17.28″E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Taguig |
| District | 2nd District |
| Created | 1964[1] |
| Government | |
| • Type | Barangay |
| • Barangay Captain | Pedrito Bermas |
| • Barangay Councilor |
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| • SK Chairperson | Kim Malubay |
| • SK Councilors |
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| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 89,897[2] |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 1630 |
| Area code | 02 |
It contains the Arca South, a mixed-use township development, and the Food Terminal Inc., a government food hub and industrial zone. Prominent landmarks within the barangay are the 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 the TESDA headquarters.
History
The barangay was historically part of the historical barangay Bicutan,[citation needed] which would be split into barangays 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.[3]
External links
Media related to Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig City at Wikimedia Commons
