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**Navotas**, officially the **City of Navotas** (Filipino: *Lungsod ng Navotas*), is a [highly urbanized city](/source/Cities_of_the_Philippines#Legal_classification) in the [National Capital Region](/source/Metro_Manila) of the [Philippines](/source/Philippines). According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 252,878 people.[1]

It was formerly part of the [Province of Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) in southern Luzon. It comprises what is known as the [CAMANAVA](/source/Administrative_divisions_of_Metro_Manila#Districts) area along with the cities of [Caloocan](/source/Caloocan), [Malabon](/source/Malabon), and [Valenzuela](/source/Valenzuela,_Metro_Manila).

It is known as the *Commercial Fishing Hub of the Philippines*, for the city has the third largest fish port in Asia and the largest in [Southeast Asia](/source/Southeast_Asia). Although it was established on February 16, 1859, Navotas celebrates its foundation day every January 16, the day in 1906 when it finally separated from [Malabon](/source/Malabon). Navotas became a highly urbanized city on June 24, 2007.[2]

## Etymology

Navotas was once part of [Malabon](/source/Malabon). According to one legend, the long and narrow delta extended unbroken from north to south along the seashore. The strip of land between the former district of [Tondo, Manila](/source/Tondo,_Manila) and this town was eaten away by the sea until an opening was made. Water began to flow through the opening. The geographical change prompted the people to refer to the place as "*butas*", "*nayon ng butas*", or "*nabutas*", a [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language) word that means breached or pierced through.[3]: 99 What began as a natural channel developed into a regular waterway, now known as the Navotas River. In later years, the place came to be known as "Nabotas", then "Navotas".[4]

It was also known as Hacienda de Navotas. It was once owned by the [Dominican friars](/source/Dominican_Order) until it was sold to the Pascual family during the early days of the American regime and developed into a residential estate.

San José de Navotas was the name given to the locality after its patron saint, [Saint Joseph](/source/Saint_Joseph). On June 11, 1859, a *Superior Decreto* established a new parish and municipality under the supervision of Friar Matías Navoa. The populace was divided into two distinct groups, the *naturales* (locals) and the *[mestizos](/source/Mestizo)*. Mariano Estrellas was the *[gobernadorcillo](/source/Gobernadorcillo)* (petty governor) of the *naturales* and Mariano Israel, of the *[mestizos](/source/Mestizo)*. Today, because records are incomplete, recognition is only given to the *gobernadorcillos* for the *mestizos*. A school in honor of San Jose was built and known as "San José Academy."

## History

All that I have above related having taken place, it was decided to make peace with the nearest villages, some of whom had come to beg it from the governor, and others would not. Among those who would not come was a village called *Butas*, situated on an inlet on the other side of the river flowing past Manilla, and about a league and a half away. This village, uniting with the others near by, sent word that they did not wish peace or friendship with the governor; and had the boldness to come as far as the village of Alcandora [ie [Lakandula](/source/Lakandula)], quite close to Manilla, whence they sent defiance to the governor and the captains.

— *—Unknown writer, Relation on Conquest of the Island of Luzon (1572)[5]*

### Spanish colonial era

The movement for the separation of barrios San José de Navotas and Bangkulasi from [Tambobong](/source/Malabon) (now Malabon), then a town in the [province of Tondo](/source/Manila_(province)) (later Manila), began on December 20, 1827. Led by the *[principales](/source/Principal%C3%ADa)* of such barrios, such separation was petitioned before the Spanish colonial government when the locals experienced difficulties in doing business transactions and accessing Tambobong's *[población](/source/Poblacion)* across what is now the Navotas River for religious events.

On February 16, 1859, the petition was finally granted, separating both barrios from Tambobong to form a new distinct town.[3] The town initially composed of four *barrio*s (villages): San José, Tangos, Bangkulasi, and Tanza. Later on June 11, the [Real Audiencia of Manila](/source/Real_Audiencia_of_Manila) enacted a *Superior Decreto*, which established the San José de Navotas Parish with a church and parochial school.

On August 6, 1898, Navotas joined the revolutionary government of General [Emilio Aguinaldo](/source/Emilio_Aguinaldo).[4]

### American occupation

On June 11, 1901, Navotas was eventually incorporated into the newly created province of [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) with the enactment of Act No. 137.[6]

On October 12, 1903, the town was returned to [Malabon](/source/Malabon) by virtue of Act No. 942.[7] On January 16, 1906, Navotas regained its independent municipality status with the enactment of Act No. 1442 which separated it from Malabon.[8]

### Philippine independence

On November 7, 1975, Navotas was transferred from the province of [Rizal](/source/Rizal_(province)) to the newly formed National Capital Region or [Metro Manila](/source/Metro_Manila), by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 824.[9]

### Cityhood

On June 24, 2007, Navotas became a highly urbanized city by virtue of Republic Act No. 9387 dated March 10, 2007, after a plebiscite was conducted.[10]

### Navotas landfill fire

[A fire](/source/Navotas_landfill_fire) broke out at the [Navotas Sanitary Landfill](/source/Navotas_Sanitary_Landfill) on April 10, 2026 lasting at least three weeks.

## Geography

### Topography

Navotas is a coastal town in the northwest part of Metro Manila. It is a narrow strip of land with an aggregated shoreline of approximately 4.5 kilometers (2.8 mi). It is bordered on the north by [Obando](/source/Obando,_Bulacan), [Bulacan](/source/Bulacan) along Sukol Creek which separates it from [Isla Pulo](/source/Isla_Pulo); on the south by the city of [Manila](/source/Manila); on the east by the cities of [Malabon](/source/Malabon) and [Caloocan](/source/Caloocan) and bodies of water such as Binuangan River, the Daang Cawayan River, the Dampalit River, the Batasan River, the Navotas River, the Bangculasi Channel, the Malabon Channel and the Estero de Maypajo; and on the west by [Manila Bay](/source/Manila_Bay). Islands encompassed by the city include [Navotas Island](/source/Navotas_Island), where the city proper is located, and [Isla Pulo](/source/Isla_Pulo).

Land reclamation, which includes the Navotas Fish Port Complex, had increased the city's land area. Projects such as the [Navotas Boulevard Business Park](/source/Navotas_Boulevard_Business_Park) and the Navotas Fish Port Complex expansion by the Philippine Fisheries Development Authority are expected to add up to 680 hectares (1,700 acres) to the city's land area.[11]

### Barangays

"Daanghari" redirects here. For the road in southern Metro Manila and Cavite, see [Daang Hari](/source/Daang_Hari).

Navotas is politically subdivided into 2 districts, with 18 [barangays](/source/Barangay):

Barangays of Navotas Administration Population Barangay[12] District Barangay Captain[13] 2020[14] 2010[15] 10 year Change Zip Code Bagumbayan North 1st Marilou Gonzales 1,677 2,652 -36.8% Bagumbayan South 1st Lito Sulit 4,331 4,524 -4.3% Bangkulasi (Banculasi)[a] 1st Ronaldo Reyes 8,344 8,263 +1% Daanghari 2nd Alvin S. Oliveros 14,348 19,179 -25.2% Navotas East 1st Dennis Tan Juan 2,126 2,241 -5.1% Navotas West 1st Elvira Dela Rosa 6,367 8,698 -26.8% NBBS Dagat-dagatan (North Bay Boulevard South) 1st Domingo L. Elape 32,681 est. +6.5% NBBS Kaunlaran (North Bay Boulevard South)[b] 1st Federico S. Natividad, Jr. 21,916 68,375 est. +6.5% NBBS Proper (North Bay Boulevard South) 1st Elvis I. Desabille 18,217 est. +6.5% North Bay Boulevard North 1st Melvin F. Manalo 14,743 16,201 -9% San Jose (Poblacion) 2nd Hernan B. Perez 23,950 28,153 -14.9% 1485 San Rafael Village 1st George U. So 3,489 3,530 -1.2% San Roque 2nd Enrico Plaza Gino-Gino 19,361 17,916 +8.1% Sipac Almacen 1st Dorwin M. Villanueva 9,163 11,541 -20.6% 1485 Tangos North 2nd Margarita P. Limbaro 17,514 est. +8.9% 1489 Tangos South[c] (Tañgos) 2nd Wilfredo R. Mariano 18,359 32,941 est. +8.9% 1489 Tanza 1[d] 2nd Carlito . De Guzman 15,319 24,917 est. +24.2% 1490 Tanza 2 2nd Rochelle C. Vicencio 15,638 est. +24.2%

#### Population Changes

Some barangays in Navotas experienced dramatic population change between 2010 and 2020. This is because of an ongoing effort by the government to relocate informal settlers from hazard-prone areas to socialized housing built in Barangay Tanza 2.

#### Navotas East

**Navotas East** is bounded by Barangay Sipac-Almacen to the north, Barangay Tañong of [Malabon](/source/Malabon) (via Estrella Bridge over Navotas River) to the east, Barangay Navotas West to the west, and Brgy. Bagumbayan North to the south. Their patron saint is [San Ildefonso](/source/Ildefonsus).[citation needed]

#### San Jose

The name of **Barangay San Jose** was derived from the Diocesan Shrine and Parish of San Jose de Navotas, the first place of worship in the town.[citation needed]

#### San Roque

**Barangay San Roque** is bounded by Tangos South to the northwest and north, Tangos North and Tanza, Navotas (via Badeo 5) to the northeast, Brgy. Hulong Duhat, Malabon and Brgy. Flores, Malabon in Malabon to the east (via Navotas River, Badeo 4), Manila Bay to the west and Brgy. Daanghari to the south. Its name is derived from San Roque de Navotas Parish, the first place of worship in the town.[citation needed]

It is famous for its annual [fiesta](/source/Festival), every last Saturday and Sunday of the month of January. Every fiesta the whole barangay (including Brgy's Tangos North and Tangos South) is filled with stalls and stores. Also every fiesta of San Roque, A. Dela Cruz St. is full of stalls which sell kalamay, from [Batangas](/source/Batangas).[citation needed]

#### Sipac-Almacen

**Barangay Sipac-Almacen** is famous for the location of the Navotas City Hall and some points of interest like Navotas National High School, the main high school of Navotas, Navotas Playground, and others.[citation needed]

### Former Barangays

Until 2018 Navotas had 14 barangays.

#### Northbay Boulevard South

In accordance with Republic Act No. 10933, approved by President [Rodrigo Duterte](/source/Rodrigo_Duterte) on August 23, 2017, and ratified in a plebiscite on January 5, 2018, Northbay Boulevard South was divided into Barangays NBBS Kaunlaran, NBBS Dagat-dagatan, and NBBS Proper.[16][17][18]

#### Tangos

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 10934,[19] approved by President Rodrigo Duterte on August 23, 2017, and ratified in a plebiscite on January 5, 2018, Tangos was divided into Barangays Tangos North and Tangos South.[16][17]

#### Tanza

Main article: [Tanza, Navotas](/source/Tanza,_Navotas)

**Barangay Tanza** occupied the northernmost portion of the city, including Isla Pulo which is separated from the city proper, and was bounded by Barangay Binuangan and Salambao in Obando, Bulacan to the north, Manila Bay and Barangay San Roque to the west, Barangay Hulong Duhat and Dampalit, Malabon to the east, and Barangay Tangos to the south.

By virtue of Republic Act No. 10935,[20] approved by President Rodrigo Duterte on August 23, 2017, and ratified in a plebiscite on January 5, 2018, Tanza was divided into Barangays Tanza 1 and Tanza 2.[16][17]

Both Tanza 1 and Tanza 2 are accessible via Badeo 5 in Barangay San Roque, Navotas and the Tanza-Malabon Bridge in Barangay Hulong Duhat in Malabon.

## Demographics

Navotas is a highly urbanized, densely populated coastal city in Metro Manila with a 2020 population of 247,543, representing 1.84% of the National Capital Region's total. Known as the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines," it has a land area of 8.94 to 10.69 sq km, a median age of around 26-27, and a predominantly young, working-age population.[21]

### Demonym

The native people in Navotas refer to themselves as "*Navoteño*"

### Language

[Filipino](/source/Filipino_language) and [English](/source/Philippine_English) are the Philippine official languages.[22] Filipino, a [standardized version](/source/Standard_language) of [Tagalog](/source/Tagalog_language), is spoken primarily in Metro Manila.[23]

### Religion

See also: [Religion in the Philippines](/source/Religion_in_the_Philippines) and [List of Roman Catholic churches in Metro Manila](/source/List_of_Roman_Catholic_churches_in_Metro_Manila)

[Catholicism](/source/Catholic_Church) is the predominant religion in Metro Manila.[24] Other Christian denominations, Muslims, [Anitists](/source/Dambana), animists, and atheists are the minority.

## Economy

### Fishing and Aquaculture

Navotas has been dubbed as the Fishing Capital of the Philippines.[25][26] The city is home to the Navotas Fish Port Complex, which is considered as the Philippines's premier fish center.[27]

### Shipbuilding and repair

In the ship repair sector, the Navotas complex is expected to accommodate 96 vessels for repair.[28]

## Government

### Local government

Main article: [Sangguniang Panglungsod](/source/Sangguniang_Panglungsod)

The local government of Navotas, a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines officially established in 2007, operates under a mayor-council system led by the Mayor and a 12-member Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Council). As the "Fishing Capital of the Philippines," the city government focuses on sustaining its massive fishing industry while implementing programs in education, health, and social services, often emphasizing an empowered citizenry. Currently led by Mayor [John Rey Tiangco](/source/John_Rey_Tiangco), the administration works to improve the quality of life through infrastructure, livelihood opportunities, and environmental management across its barangays, often in coordination with national agencies for urban development.

### Elected officials

Further information: [Mayor of Navotas](/source/Mayor_of_Navotas) and [Navotas City Council](/source/Navotas_City_Council)

Incumbent Navotas city officials Name Party House of Representatives Tobias Reynald M. Tiangco City Mayor John Reynald M. Tiangco City Vice Mayor Tito M. Sanchez 1st District Reynaldo A. Monroy Lance Angelo E. Santiago Mylene R. Sanchez Anna V. Nazal-Cabrera Arvie John S. Vicencio Edgardo DC. Maño 2nd District Clint Nicolas B. Geronimo Ron Hansel Miguel S. Naval Emil Justin Angelo G. Gino-gino Cesar Justine F. Santos Analiza DC. Lupisan Rochelle C. Vicencio Ex officio City Council members ABC President Marilou Gonzales SK President Jodile Cañete

### Political profile

With regards to the separation of Navotas from Malabon in 1859 and the organization thereof as a distinct municipality or "pueblo" with its own government and church, this town was headed by the gobernadorcillos who exercised executive and judicial functions. However, as this locality was composed of two groups the naturales and the mestizos, each of which had its own gobernadorcillo appointed by the governor-general who was the supreme authority in all local matters, since the inhabitants did not allow choosing their officials. This political system was somehow revoked at the end of the Spanish Regime through the Maura Law of 1883, which guided some of the selected officials to the supervision of an insular authority. During the revolutionary period (from 1898 to 1902), as the democratic system of local governance was being established via the First Philippines Republic and Malolos Constitution, people of Navotas with high character, social position and honorable conduct gathered in a meeting and elected the chief of the town, the headman of the barrio (barangay) and three officials viz., for police and internal order, justice and civil registry, and taxes and property. In this situation, these elected officials constitute an assembly wherein the chief of the town was the president, the headman, the vice-president, and the justice officer the secretary. In this period, the name of Navotas LGU and its head were changed from "pueblo to municipality" and from "President to Mayor". Philippine Commission, which exercised supervision over local government, appointed the first local official. Gradually, election of officials was allowed.

During the period of the Philippine Commonwealth (from 1935 to 1945), the 1935 constitution ushered. This provided that the President of the Philippines should exercise general supervision over all local governments. This allowed Navotas to have three leaders. This trend from 1946 to 1972 (during the second Philippine Republic) was toward decentralization. Congress passed laws giving more autonomy to Local Government Units through the grant of additional powers and lessening of national control affairs. This created four Mayors of Navotas. During the Martial Law Period, President Marcos had changed the structure and functions of LGU's, thus decentralization suffered the set back with the concentration of power on his hands. After December 31, 1975 (expiration of tenure of office of the local elective officials), the President assumed the power of appointment of the officials as authorized by the people in a referendum held on February 27, 1975. During the Marcos Regime, Navotas had two Mayors.

Navotas was proclaimed as a full-fledged city by virtue of RA 9387[29] that converted the municipality of Navotas into a highly urbanized city. A plebiscite was held on June 24, 2007, which was ratified the conversion of Navotas into a highly urbanized city.

## Education

Navotas is supervised under the Division of City Schools–Navotas. Navotas has 15 public elementary schools and 6 public secondary schools including [Navotas National High School](/source/Navotas_National_High_School) and Kaunlaran High School.[30] The [Navotas Polytechnic College](/source/Navotas_Polytechnic_College) located at the North Bay Boulevard South in Kaunlaran Village is owned and operated by the city.

## Sports

Navotas was home to the [Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines](/source/Navotas_Uni-Pak_Sardines), a founding member of the [Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League](/source/Maharlika_Pilipinas_Basketball_League) during its [inaugural season](/source/2018_MPBL_season) and played for three seasons until the [2019–20 season](/source/2019%E2%80%9320_MPBL_season).

## Transportation

Transportation in Navotas is provided by cars, [bicycle pedicab](/source/Cycle_rickshaw), [tricycles](/source/Motorized_tricycle_(Philippines)), [boats](/source/Boats), [bus](/source/Bus), [jeepney](/source/Jeepney) and [taxi](/source/Taxicab).

[C-4 Road](/source/Circumferential_Road_4) between Tanong, Malabon and Navotas West is the most popular bus stopover.

Commuting in boats is popular in the city because of its location by [Manila Bay](/source/Manila_Bay). The pier of commuting boats are located in San Roque, Navotas that connects to Tanza, Navotas, which is separated by water.

## Notable personalities

See also: [List of people from Metro Manila](/source/List_of_people_from_Metro_Manila)

- [Lean Alejandro](/source/Lean_Alejandro), student leader and left-wing nationalist political activist
- [Luz Oliveros-Belardo](/source/Luz_Oliveros-Belardo), [National Scientist of the Philippines](/source/National_Scientist_of_the_Philippines) for Phytochemistry
- [Engracia Cruz-Reyes](/source/Engracia_Cruz-Reyes), chef and entrepreneur
- [Rufino Sescon Jr.](/source/Rufino_Sescon), fifth bishop of [Roman Catholic Diocese of Balanga](/source/Roman_Catholic_Diocese_of_Balanga)
- [Jorella Marie de Jesus](/source/Jorella_Marie_de_Jesus), professional volleyball player
- [Froilan Baguion](/source/Froilan_Baguion), professional basketball player
- [Gerald Santos](/source/Gerald_Santos), singer and actor
- [Jelo Acosta](/source/Jelo_Acosta), rapper & actor
- [Wendy Valdez](/source/Wendy_Valdez), beauty queen, and an actress.
- [Ate Negi](/source/Negi_(comedian)), Comedian, Host

## Sister cities

See also: [List of sister cities in Metro Manila](/source/List_of_sister_cities_in_Metro_Manila)

- [Parañaque](/source/Para%C3%B1aque), [Philippines](/source/Philippines)
- [Manila](/source/Manila), [Philippines](/source/Philippines)

## Notes

1. The official website of the City of Navotas spells the barangay's name as "Bangkulasi" (which is also depicted in the barangay's seal that is shown by the website), while the [Philippine Statistics Authority](/source/Philippine_Statistics_Authority) spells the name as "Bangculasi."

1. Population figures refer to the former barangay of Northbay Boulevard South, which was divided into NBBS Dagat-dagatan, NBBS Kaunlaran, and NBBS Proper in 2018.

1. Population figures refer to the former barangay of Tangos, which was divided into Tangos North and Tangos South in 2018.

1. Population figures refer to the former barangay of Tanza, which was divided into Tanza 1 and Tanza 2 in 2018.

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## External links

- [ Philippine Standard Geographic Code]

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