Rizal

Rizal is a province of the Philippines located in the CALABARZON Region (Region IV-A) of Luzon. The province covers roughly 1,182.65 square kilometers and is composed of 13 municipalities and 1 component city with a total of 189 barangays. The capital of the province is Antipolo. The province was named after Dr. José Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, and it is known for its mountainous terrain and proximity to Metro Manila.

HISTORY

Rizal Province, located in the CALABARZON region of Luzon, Philippines, has a rich history that traces back to pre-Hispanic times when Tagalog communities thrived along the Pasig River. During the Spanish colonial period, the area formed part of the provinces of Tondo and Laguna, and in 1853, the Morong Politico-Military District was established, encompassing several towns such as Morong, Pililla, Tanay, Baras, Binangonan, Jalajala, Angono, Cardona, Cainta, and Taytay. This district served as an administrative unit under Spanish rule, laying the foundation for the province's later organization. Under American rule, Rizal Province was officially created on June 11, 1901, by combining parts of Manila Province and the Morong District, and was named in honor of the national hero, Dr. José Rizal, with Ambrosio Flores serving as its first governor. The province experienced changes during World War II and post-war reorganizations, including the brief inclusion of several towns into the City of Greater Manila and the later creation of Metro Manila in 1975, which reduced Rizal to 14 municipalities. In recent history, Antipolo was officially designated as the provincial capital in 2020, reflecting ongoing development while preserving its historical and cultural heritage. Today, Rizal balances its rich past with modern growth, remaining a key province known for its natural attractions and proximity to Metro Manila.

QUICK FACTS
Population Census (2024)	3,416,541
Land Area (2015)	1,182.65 km²
No. of households	784,402
Average Household Size	4.23
Registered Voters	1,671,643
Major Landmarks	Hinulugang Taktak National Park
Coastal Access	yes
Economic Zone estimated elevation above sea level	214 meters

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Rizal Province is located in the CALABARZON Region (Region IV-A) in the western part of Luzon Island, bordered by Metro Manila to the west, Bulacan to the north, Quezon to the east, and Laguna to the south.

MUNICIPALITIES POPULATION DATA

Rizal has 13 municipalities, 1 city and 189 barangays.

name	type	barangay_count	population_2020	population_2024
Angono	Municipality	10	113557	117897
Antipolo	City, Capital	16	802866	833377
Baras	Municipality	10	36780	38181
Binangonan	Municipality	52	313631	325573
Cainta	Municipality	7	376674	391178
Cardona	Municipality	18	50450	52347
Jalajala	Municipality	7	32573	33814
Montalban (Rodriguez)	Municipality	11	443954	460892
Morong	Municipality	8	68295	70907
Pililla	Municipality	8	70739	73408
Tanay	Municipality	10	139420	144717
Taytay	Municipality	5	386451	401309
Teresa	Municipality	7	64844	67302

DEMOGRAPHICS

Population by Age Group

Based on the 2020 Census, the largest age group is 5-9, with 335,470 individuals, followed closely by those aged below 5 years (332,966) and 10-14 years (325,087). In contrast, the smallest population is found in 75-79, with only 1,684 individuals.

age	population_2020
Below 5	332966
5-9	335470
10-14	325087
75-79	1684

Population by Gender

In 2020, the population was composed of approximately 50.46% males and 49.54% females, indicating a higher number of males than females.

ECONOMY

Agricultural Production Trends (2018–2023)

From 2018 to 2023, Rizal Province experienced varying trends in its agricultural and fishery sectors. Crop production fluctuated, starting at 832 in 2018, dipping to 557 in 2020, and rising to 936 by 2023. Livestock numbers declined sharply from 11,469 in 2018 to 1,718 in 2021 but then recovered to 3,227 in 2023. Poultry production remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations, increasing from 8,339 in 2018 to 10,975 in 2023. Fisheries also showed variable output, peaking at 1,919 in 2019, dropping to 1,210 in 2022, and slightly rising to 1,319 in 2023. Overall, poultry consistently recorded the highest numbers, followed by livestock, while crops and fisheries had lower and more fluctuating figures.

title	2022	2023
Crops	815	936
Livestock	2456	3227
Poultry	10123	10975
Fisheries	1210	1319

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