INTRODUCTION
Barangay
Palanan is one of the seven (7) barangays comprising the Westside Cluster or
Cluster 2 in the first district of Makati. It has a land area of 0.6499 square kilometers which
occupies 2.4% of the City’s total land area. Based on the 2010 Census of
population released by the National Statistics Office, Palanan has a percentage
share of 3.3% or 17,283 versus the City’s population with a density of 27
persons per 1,000 square meters. This barangay is a predominantly residential
area.
Palanan
is bounded by the City of Manila in the north, Barangay San Isidro in the
south, Barangay San Antonio in the east and Pasay City in the west.
Recognized
structures located in the barangay include Palanan Elementary School, Fire
substation located at Casino St. and the Police Station Precinct 2.
HISTORY
Palanan in the early 50's was sparsely populated. Latest
record shows that Palanan's population has reached 40,000 and with more and
more businesses being set-up along main roads such as Filmore, Dian and
Bautista Streets. The Barangay is fast becoming a business center as well as
being a residential community.
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