# Barangka

Barangka is an urban barangay in Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is part of the 1st district of Marikina and is one of the oldest barangays in Marikina.
Located along the southwestern border of Marikina, with the Marikina–Infanta Highway and A. Bonifacio Avenue, which serve as thoroughfares connecting Quezon City and Marikina, and with the municipalities of San Mateo and Rodriguez (Montalban) in Rizal to the east, Barangka is considered to be a gateway for people going to and from Metro Manila and Rizal. It is bordered on the west by barangay Loyola Heights in Quezon City; to the south by barangays Industrial Valley and Calumpang; to the east by barangay Tañong; and to the north by Loyola Grand Villas.

## Etymology

Barangka takes its name from the Spanish word for "canyon", barranca, owing to the area's steep and hilly terrain.

## History

The area of Barangay Barangka is considered one of the earliest historical origins of Marikina when the Augustinians and Jesuits arrived in the area called chorrillo, a small stream located in the area (now called Chorillo, a known street located in this barangay). From 1939 to 1941, the sitio was under the jurisdiction of the then-newly established Quezon City before it was returned to Marikina. According to a 1942 map, Barangka was part of the Diliman district of the City of Greater Manila, which included Quezon City throughout its existence from 1942 to 1945.
Along with former Parang and Nangka, the former sitio was elevated to barangay by virtue of Republic Act No. 2601, which was enacted on June 21, 1959.

## Geography

Barangka lies on the foothills of Quezon City and also over the West Valley fault systems. It has a total land area of 116.96 ha (1.17 km$^2$) with a population of 27,805, making it the mostly densely populated barangay in Marikina. The Marikina River where the Marikina River Park and Riverbanks Center is located borders the barangay to the south.

## Miscellaneous
### Villages and subdivisions

* Ateneo Housing
* Dela Costa Homes
* Landless Barangka
* Loyola Subdivision
* Loyola Grand Villas
* Urban Bliss

### Community facilities

* Barangka Barangay Hall and Town Plaza
* Barangka City Health Center
* Barangka Covered Gymnasium
* Barangka Multipurpose Hall
* Barangka Police Station
* Barangka Public Cemetery
* Barangka Workshop and Fitness Center
* Dela Costa Homes Community Center
* Dela Costa Homes Covered Gymnasium
* Urban Bliss Covered Gymnasium
* Urban Bliss Multipurpose Hall

### Landmarks and buildings

* Ateneo De Manila University (Marikina side)
** Arrupe International Residences
** Center for Family Ministries
** San Jose Seminary
* Barangka Credit Cooperative Head Office
** BCC Business Center
** BCC Convention Center
* Col. San Pascual Building
* Honda Cars Marikina
* Loyola Memorial Park
** Loyola Memorial Chapels and Crematorium
** Loyola Memorial Park Administration Building
** The Last Supper Memorial Monument
** Plaza De Las Flores
* Plaza Delos Kapitanes
* Riverbanks Center
** Bonfire Grill
** Courtyard Dormtel
** Dampa Food Station
** E-Com Buildings (Main and Annex)
** ICT Building
** Marikina's Largest Pair of Shoes in the World
** Marikina River Park
** Philippine Science Centrum
** Queen of Angels Chapel
** Renaissance Convention Center and Ballroom
** Riverbanks Activity Area and Open Bazaar
** Riverbanks Amphitheater
** Riverbanks Arcade Building
** Riverbanks Covered Park
** Riverbanks Development Corporation Main Office
** Riverbanks Mall Complex
** Riverbanks North Triangle open area
** Riverbanks Plaza
** Riverbanks Station
** The Deck Building
** The Studio Building (Tavern)

### Schools

* Barangka Elementary School
* Barangka National High School
* Marikina Disciple Church Christian School
* Mother of Angels School
* Providence Christian School

### Churches

* Iglesia ni Cristo Local ng Barangka, Marikina West
* Mary The Queen Chapel
* San Jose Manggagawa Chapel
* Queen of Angels Chapel Riverbanks

### Roads

Major roads
* Marikina-Infanta Highway (Marcos Highway)
* Andres Bonifacio Avenue
* Riverbanks Avenue
* FVR Road
Primary streets
* General Julian Cruz (Chorillo) Street
* Don Gonzalo Puyat Street
* Saint Joseph Street (Dela Costa Homes)
* Berchmans Street
* Kabo Pio Street
* F. Tuazon Street
* Yen Street (UBB)
Bridges and overpasses
* Barangka Flyover
* Diosdado Macapagal Bridge
* Monte Vista Footbridge
* Marcos Bridge