Singkamas, Makati
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| Postal Code | 1204 |
| Area code | 02 |
| PSGC | 137602027 |
Singkamas is a barangay located in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines.[2] It is a predominantly residential area with a population of 7,218 recorded by the 2020 census. It is the second smallest barangay in Makati in terms of land area with a land area of 12.59 hectares (31.1 acres).
Etymology
The name of the barangay derived from the word
History
Singkamas was previously a sitio part of Barrio Tejeros. It had about 200 houses of light materials and 150 houses of stronger built. The first move towards this independent status was taken in the early 1950s when the residents felt it would be more beneficial for them to have their own set of leaders and the autonomy to manage their own affairs especially its Barrio Fiesta.
In 1960, after the passage of Republic Act No. 2370 (Barrio Charter), Barangay Singkamas was officially recognized as a separate
References
- ^ Census of Population (2020). Table B - Population and Annual Growth Rates by Province, City, and Municipality - By Region. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "Barangay Singkamas". Makati Web Portal. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
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