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METRO MANILA: Best of the Islands Philippines Pasig City GEOGRAPHY Pasig is approximately 12 kms. East-south-east of Manila with a total land area of 3,100 hectares or approximately 31 sq. kms. Sprawled along the banks of Marikina and Pasig Rivers. Boundaries: North - Quezon City and Marikina |
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The biggest barangays, each occupying 12% of the total area, are Manggahan and Ugong. Ranking third and fourth are Pinagbuhatan and Rosario, 11% and 10% respectively. Of the total land area, 85% is residential, institutional commercial and industrial use, 15% agricultural and open space. Pasig is considered urbanized in 85% of its area, and 15% is for agricultural use. There are 1,705 hectares for
residential use, 248 hectares for commercial activities like
Language Native Pasiguenos are Tagalogs and are a close-knit group, somehow related with each other. The earliest settlers are from Taytay and Cainta and other neighboring towns which were already existing long before the coming of the Spaniards. Pasig was at that time an old sitio of Pinagbuhatan. People of Pasig are religious, literate, akillful, and industrious. They are warm, friendly and hospitable. There are many migrants in Pasig that include Ilocanos, Bicolanos, Visayans, each proud of being a part of Pasig. Geography / Language - Tourist Attractions | Tourist Facilities |