Cupang is a barangay in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines.[2] The total land area of the barangay is 5.370 km2 (2.073 sq mi). It has a population of 57,196 as of the 2020 census. It is located in the northern section of the city.

Cupang
Cupang welcome arch at Manuel L. Quezon Street
Cupang welcome arch at Manuel L. Quezon Street
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Coordinates: 14°25′53.4″N 121°2′55″E / 14.431500°N 121.04861°E / 14.431500; 121.04861
CountryPhilippines
RegionNational Capital Region
CityMuntinlupa
District2nd Legislative district of Muntinlupa
Government
 • TypeBarangay
 • Barangay CaptainLuvi Constantino
Area
 • Total5.370 km2 (2.073 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total57,196
 • Density11,000/km2 (28,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
Postal Code
1773
Area code02
RangeMarikina Valley Fault Ridge

Cupang is located south of the City of Manila. It is bounded on the north by the Muntinlupa barangay of Buli, on the south by the Muntinlupa barangays of Alabang and Ayala Alabang, on the west by the Parañaque barangay of BF Homes and the Las Piñas barangay of Almanza Uno, and on the east by Laguna de Bay.

Etymology

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Cupang is said to be named after the cupang tree abundant in the area. Parkia javanica, or Cupang, is a plant of the genus Parkia[3] in the family Mimosaceae.[4] It was also alternatively spelled as Kupang, apparently stylized in Tagalog.[5]: 97

Subdivisions

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Alabang Hills Village

While barangays are the administrative divisions of the city and are legally part of the addresses of establishments and homes, residents also include their subdivision. Listed below are the subdivisions in this barangay.[6]

  • Alabang 400
  • Alabang Hills
  • B.F. Homes Phase 4
  • Capri Homes
  • Embassy Village
  • Hillsborough Homes
  • Intercity Homes Subdivision
  • Kalipayan Homes
  • Liberty Homes
  • Mintcor South Row Townhomes
  • Pacific Village
  • Pacific Malayan
  • San Jose Subdivision
  • Tierra Nueva Village
  • Villa Donata

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Census of Population (2020). "National Capital Region (NCR)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. ^ "Brgy. Cupang – City Government of Muntinlupa". muntinlupacity.gov.ph. Philippines: Government of the Philippines. Retrieved 2019-01-06.
  3. ^ Parkia javanica, The Wood Explorer Database.
  4. ^ Deb. D.B. (1981)."The Flora of Tripura State". [vol I].pp. 134-135. Today & Tomorrows Printers and publishers. 24-B15. Deshbandhu Gupta Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi- 110005.
  5. ^ Salonga, Isayas (1934). Rizal Province directory. Vol. 1. Manila: University of Michigan Digital Collections. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "LIST OF SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF MUNTINLUPA". Archived from the original on 2016-01-14.
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