Milagrosa, Carmona

Barangay Milagrosa is one of the 14 urban barangays comprising the municipality of Carmona in the province of Cavite, Philippines.  It lies for about 1 kilometer away from the town proper of Carmona, situated in the central part of the municipality.  According to the 2010 Census, it has a population of 22,171 people in a land area of . 

Barangay Profile

Barangay Milagrosa is located on the central part of the municipality of Carmona.  Approximately  south of Manila and 38 kilometers from Trece Martires City, Cavite’s Provincial Capital.  It is bounded to the north and west by Barangay Mabuhay; by Barangay Lantic to the south and east; and by Barangay Poblacion 3 to the east and northeast. 

Milagrosa has a land area of  occupied almost 2.3% of the total land area of the municipality of Carmona, which is .   Carmona represents 2.17% of the total land area of the province of Cavite. 

Topography
The topography of Barangay Milagrosa is generally found on the mountain foot slope.  It forms the rolling tufaceous plateau.  This topography includes steep hills, ridges and elevated inland valley and the rest are generally flat. 

The first slope is ranging of 3-8% are gently sloping areas with land sloping, gently undulating and rolling lands sloping, this area comparises the small portion of the barangay.  The middle portion of Barangay Milagrosa is ranging of 8-18% slope that forms the rolling tufaceous plateau. 

Climate
Barangay Milagrosa has two pronounced seasons – the dry season, which usually begins in November and ends in April, and the rainy season, which starts in May and ends in October.  Barangay Milagrosa is cool periods are from December to February while summer months are from April to May. March, April, May, June, and July are the warmest months with an average temperature of .  January, February and December are cooler with an average temperature of . 

History
There are  of land southwest of downtown, which is the historical Barrio Milagrosa.  This place was formerly part of the vast land of Yaptinchay of Binan, Laguna.  The understanding by those living there is that the hacienda was part of Carmona before 1935.  The people started to try to return the ownership to the people of Carmona.  They built the organization called "Samahang Pagkakataon Na" under the leadership of then Mayor Mapanoo Marciano.  There are many things which have occurred to the disappointment of the association.  But the people had a strong commitment.  In 1938, led by Mayor Mapanoo and G. John Alumia, including also three truck people, they went to the Malacañang Palace to gain the permission of President Quezon.  The president and once again proved his awareness of the emerging social justice.  After the Second World War, the land was divided and given to the landless.  This area is named the "Milagrosa" because the returning of the land to the local people is "Milagro". 

Landmarks

 Miraculous Medal Chapel
Location: Barangay Proper

Economic profile
The economy of Barangay Milagrosa is generally agricultural, industrial & Commercial-Business. 

Cottage industries include metal works, metalcraft, footwear industries, concrete products, tricycle assembly, rattan handicrafts and bakeries.  Manufacturing firms engaged in handicraft (bags and shoes), furniture making, business retailing, personal and business services, and food based enterprises contribute to the municipality’s trade and commerce.  Mercantile activities in the municipality are concentrated at the Poblacion area and along the Governor’s Drive. 

Education
There are Schools that can be found in Barangay Milagrosa, some are private schools, two (2) Day Care Center and two (2) public elementary school where a big number of students are studying there. 

Public (Elementary)
 Milagrosa Elementary School (Main) - Barangay Milagrosa
 Milagrosa Elementary School (West) - Barangay Milagrosa

Public (Pre-School / Day Care)
 Milagrosa Elementary School (Main) (inside) - Barangay Milagrosa
 Milagrosa Elementary School (West) (inside) - Barangay Milagrosa
 Milagrosa Day CareCenter IV - Barangay Milagrosa

Private (Pre-School/Learning Center/Elementary/High School/College)
 Holy Christian Academy - Carmona Townhomes Barangay Milagrosa
 Koramfil Christian School - Barangay Milagrosa
 Beatitudes Technological & Theological College - Phase 4 Barangay Milagrosa

See also
 Barangay Maduya
 Barangay Cabilang Baybay
 Barangay Mabuhay

References

External links
Barangay Mabuhay - Profile
Mabuhay Map
Official Website of Carmona, Cavite
Official Website of st.  Joseph Parish Church - Carmona, Cavite
Official Website of Cavite
Official Website of Carmonians
Carmona Wiki Map

Category:Barangays of Cavite
Category:Carmona, Cavite