Teresa, Rizal

Infobox Philippine municipality
infoboxtitle = Municipality of Teresa


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region = CALABARZON (Region IV-A)
province = Rizal
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pop2000 = 29,475
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barangays = 9
districts = 2nd district of Rizal
class = 4th class municipality
locatormapfile = Ph_locator_rizal_teresa.png caption = Map of Rizal showing the location of Teresa
mayor = Rodel N. Dela Cruz (Lakas-CMD)
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Teresa is a 3rd class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 44,436 inhabitants ("29,475 people in 6,374 households in census 2000").

It is situated in the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountains and is landlocked on four corners by Antipolo City on the north, Angono on the west, Tanay, on the east, and Morong, on the south.

Most of the people here are Tagalogs. Teresa is primarily known for the nearby mountain resorts, Villa Sampaguita Resort and the Sunset Resort. Contrary to some articles, Teresa is actually a valley surrounded by mountains. The town center is located almost at the center of the valley. In an aerial view of Teresa, one would notice the previously vast expanse of agricultural land bordered by marble-rich mountains.

Formerly, the predominant source of livelihood in Teresa is agriculture. But with the opening of the FR Cement Factory (Dragon Cement), Teresa Marble, and ABC Chemical Factory, members of the community have slowly shifted to industry. More, the real estate boom in the 90s caused a surge in the population in Teresa with the opening of the Carisa 1 & 2 subdivisions.

The town is passed by motorists bounded for the more inland towns of Morong, Baras, Tanay, Pililla, and Laguna and Quezon provinces.

Currently, Teresa, Rizal is lead by Municipal Mayor Rodel N. Dela Cruz & Vice Mayor Raul S. Palino.

The Municipality of Teresa, Rizal has undergone lots of changes in the past few years especially in the infrastructure and public facilities. Recently the MRF or Material Recovery Facilities (Teresa Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility) was completed last December 15, 2007 located at Pantay Buhangin Road, Barangay Dalig.

Built up area

Barangays

Teresa is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Teresa Municipality from 4th class to 3rd class under leadership of Hon:Mayor Rodel "Boy" Dela Cruz,Vice Mayor Raul Palino Councilor: Sonny Lopez, Jao Santiago, Gilbert "ambo" Bernardino, Sonny Dela Cruz, Girlie Estrada, Jeriel Villegas,

* Bagumbayan
* Dalig
* Dulumbayan
* May-Iba
* Poblacion
* Prinza
* San Gabriel
* San Roque
* Calumpang Santo Cristo

External links

* [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code]
* [http://www.t-macs.com/kiso/local/ 2000 Philippine Census Information]