Rizal
Provincial Statistics

Rizal was among the first eight provinces to rise in rebellion against Spain in 1898. Before the Spanish era, settlements already thrived in areas formerly part of Rizal.  Chinese trade flourished in the towns of Pasig and Paranaque and nearby towns of Taytay and Cainta.  In 1901, an act was passed and created the province and named it after Dr. Jose P. Rizal.

The province of Rizal has distinguishing physical features, which are gently rolling hills, low-lying mountains and large valleys.  It is adjacent to the northeastern portion of Metro manila.  Its eastern boundaries lie alongside the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains.

It consists of 13 municipalities, 1 city (Antipolo City) and 187 barangays with a total land area of 1,308.9 sq. km.

Rice is the major crop of the province.  Large livestock and poultry production are undertaken on a commercial scale, in towns of San Mateo, Tanay, Pililla and Angono.  Most of its land has been converted to residential subdivisions and industrial sites, particularly in Antipolo, Cainta and Taytay.  Rizal, the closest to Metro Manila among the CALABARZON provinces, stands at the receiving end of the greatest pressure to industrialize.

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