INTRODUCTION
Barangay
Singkamas is one of the seven (7) barangays comprising the Westside Cluster or
Cluster 2. It has a land area of 0.1293 square kilometers which is 0.5% of the
City’s total land area. Based on the 2010 census of population released by the
National Statistics Office, Singkamas has a percentage share of 1.4% or 7,426
versus the City’s population with a density of 57 persons per 1,000 square
meters. This barangay is predominantly a residential area.
Singkamas
is bounded by Manila and Barangay Tejeros in the North, Barangay La Paz in the
south, Barangay Tejeros in the east, and City of Manila in the west.
Recognized
structures located in the barangay include F. Benitez Elementary School III,
Playhouse for Early Education and Holy Cross Chapel among others.
HISTORY
Barangay Singkamas is the 2nd smallest Barangay in Makati in
terms of land area. Singkamas is a former sitio of Barrio Tejeros and was
officially recognized as a separate barrio in 1960 by virtue of Republic Act
2370. The first move towards this independent status was taken in the early
1950's 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.
As a result of the separation, the residents of
Singkamas decided to build their own chapel, the Holy Cross.
In the past, Singkamas had the unique tradition
of hanging fresh and succulent turnips instead of the usual buntings during
their fiesta. This practice gave the place its distinct name, Barrio Singkamas.
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