Baras, Municipality in Rizal, Philippines
Located at an elevation of 55 meters, Baras extends across 84.93 square kilometers of land within the Sierra Madre mountain range region.
The Franciscan missionaries established a settlement in 1595, which relocated to its current location in 1682 to protect residents from tribal raids.
The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Joseph, constructed between 1682 and 1686, remains the central religious structure for the local community.
The municipality contains ten barangays and stands 49 kilometers from Manila, with regular transportation connections to neighboring cities and towns.
Baras serves as the birthplace of Sikaran, a traditional martial art developed by local farmers using powerful kicking techniques.
Location: Rizal
Elevation above the sea: 55 m
Website: http://www.barasrizal.gov.ph/
Shares border with: Morong
Website: http://barasrizal.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 14.51667,121.26667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:01
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