Angono,

Angono is a first class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, . It is best known as the "Art Capital of the Philippines", being the hometown of national artist for music Lucio San Pedro and national artist for visual arts Carlos "Botong" Francisco, as well as the site of the , the oldest known work of art in the Philippines. The is located 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of , and with the continuous expansion of the metropolis, is now considered part of 's . According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 113,283 people.[3] First created as a pueblo in 1766, Angono was a barrio of its neighboring town Taytay and before it was legally proclaimed an independent municipality in 1938 by then President Manuel L. .

Local government

 Mayor: Gerardo V. Calderon, MPA (NPC)  Vice Mayor: Antonio Rubin (NPC)  Councilors:

1. Jerimae Calderon (NPC) 2. Jo Ann Saguinsin (NPC) 3. Januver Tiamson (NPC) 4. Sherwin Lagaya (NP) 5. Armando Villamayor (NPC) 6. Bryan Cruz (LP) 7. Ginoclem Miranda (NPC) 8. Patnubay Tiamson (NP)

 ABC President: PB Ruben Unidad

Economy There are several business establishments present in the booming town of Angono. The SM Center Angono is considered as one of the major businesses in town. Trade and commerce are active, such data processing, pawnshops and banks as well. With nearly 100,000 inhabitants in this urbanized town, progress is at its peak. The proposed Angono Fish Port to be constructed at the lakeside shore of de Bay will soon boost more business opportunities and easier access from the nearby situated at the shores of the said lake. Angono is known as the Arts Capital of the Philippines. With the existence of numerous business establishments and leisure hubs/historical sites, this town is surely a tourist destination.

Area [2]

• Total 26.22 km2 (10.12 sq mi)

Population (2015 census)[3]

• Total 113,283

• Density 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi)

Time zone PST (UTC+8)

ZIP code 1930

IDD : area code +63 (0)2

Income class 1st

Website www.angono.gov.ph