THE CITY OF ANTIPOLO (Informative)

The city of Antipolo is located in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is the largest city in the CALABARZON Region. It is also the seventh most populous city in the country consist of sixteen barangays with a population of 677,741 in 2010.
The city was named to a tree typically named tipolo tree. Antipolo is landlocked, bounded to the north by San Mateo and Rodriguez, to the east by Tanay, to the south by Angono, Taytay and Teresa, and to the west by Cainta and Marikina City in Metro Manila.
The city was known as the "Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines.” The Old Boso-boso church is one of the historical church that was built by the Franciscan Missionaries and the Antipolo church that was one of the most popular among tourists. The image now known as the Virgin of Antipolo was brought a following of devotees. Devotees from Manila and nearby towns and provinces are trekking going to its shrine on the eves of Good Friday and May 1. Some devotees would begin the trek from Quiapo Church in Downtown Manila following the procession of the image. There is also an existing custom to have new cars blessed at the church in the belief that this will ensure the safety of the car and its passengers.
Its higher elevation than that of Metro Manila affords it a scenic view of the metropolis, especially at night. Its locally grown mangoes and cashews are popular among tourists, as well as suman. The Hinulugang Taktak National Park, which was once a popular summer get-away is being restored to become again one of the city's primary attractions.