Post Proper Southside, Makati
Post Proper Southside, also known as Post Proper South or Barangay 31, is one of the barangays of Makati, a city in Metro Manila, Philippines. It consists the southern tip of Bonifacio Global City and its claimed territory is largely covered by the Manila American Cemetery.[1] The area is largely under the de facto administration of neighboring city of Taguig, which claims the Fort Bonifacio area as its own territory. In April 2023, the entire barangay was placed under the de jure jurisdiction of Taguig, with an official transition and handover from Makati to Taguig expected to happen.[2][3] However, its status is unclear as it overlaps parts of Taguig's barangays Fort Bonifacio, Pinagsama, Ususan, and Western Bicutan.
Post Proper Southside
Post Proper South Barangay 31 | |
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 Manila American Cemetery and McKinley Hill | |
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| Country | Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Status unclear: Makati[lower-alpha 1] (de facto) Taguig[lower-alpha 2] (de jure) |
| District | 2nd district of Makati |
| Established | December 31, 1972 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Barangay |
| • Barangay Captain | Maribel Vitales |
| • Barangay Councilors | Members
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| • SK Chairperson | Rogin Alquero |
| • SK Councilors | Members
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| Area | |
| • Total | 3.412 km2 (1.317 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 63,308 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| Postal Code | 1201 (Fort Bonifacio) 1202 (Fort Bonifacio Naval Station) |
Geography
The administrative division claims an area of 3.412 square kilometers (1.317 sq mi) and is the largest barangay of Makati in terms of land area.[1] The entire area is currently under the de jure jurisdiction of Taguig, under its barangays Fort Bonifacio, Western Bicutan, and Pinagsama. The remaining portion east of Circumferential Road 5 (C-5) is claimed by Taguig under its barangay Ususan and by Makati under its barangays Pembo and Rizal. However, the boundary is unclear due to the boundary dispute between Makati and Taguig.[4]
Demographics
As per the 2020 census by the Philippine Statistics Authority, the barangay has a population of 63,308 which renders Southside as the largest barangay in Makati in terms of population.[5]
Notes
- Established as a barangay under Makati. Only portions are under de facto control of Makati
- Areas covered by Post Proper Southside is ruled by the Supreme Court as part of Taguig. Overlaps with Taguig's Fort Bonifacio barangay.
References
- "Barangays : Post Proper South : Introduction". Makati Web Portal. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- Hicap, Jonathan (April 3, 2023). "Taguig LGU lauds SC decision over Fort Bonifacio ownership". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- Cruz, James Patrick (July 26, 2023). "After SC ruling, Makati's congressional seat hangs in the balance". Rappler. Retrieved July 27, 2023.
- "Barangays : Post Proper South : Location and Physical Features". Makati Web Portal. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
- 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.
