San Mateo, Municipality in Rizal, Philippines
San Mateo spans across urban and residential zones at 80 meters above sea level, bordered by Quezon City, Marikina, Antipolo, and Rodriguez.
The municipality originated as a satellite settlement of Pasig in 1571, named after Saint Matthew the Apostle during the Spanish colonial period.
The Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu stands as a central religious monument where residents gather for traditional Filipino Catholic celebrations.
The Central Business District contains numerous financial institutions, markets, and commercial establishments, serving the daily needs of 273,306 residents.
The municipality operates multiple jeepney, bus, and tricycle routes that form an intricate transportation network connecting to Metro Manila.
Location: Rizal
Inception: February 29, 1908
Elevation above the sea: 80 m
Shares border with: Rodriguez, Antipolo, Quezon City, Marikina
Website: https://sanmateo.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 14.69694,121.12194
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:37
Batasang Pambansa Complex
3 km
Parish of the Holy Sacrifice
6.9 km
La Mesa Watershed Reservation
5.7 km
Avilon Zoo
6.2 km
La Mesa Ecopark
5.4 km
Balara Filters Park
6.4 km
Novaliches Cathedral
5.9 km
University of the Philippines, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
7.4 km
La Mesa Reservoir
4.4 km
Monument to the Heroes of 1896 historical marker
7.1 km
Eulogio Rodriguez Ancestral House
4.7 km
Homage of the Filipino People to the Heroes of 96
7.1 km
Vinzons Hall
7.1 km
Licerio I. Geronimo historical marker
4.7 km
Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Nuestra Señora de Aranzazu
488 m
New site of the Monument of the Cry of Pugad Lawin historical marker
7.1 km
Bagong Silangan Barangay Hall
1.2 km
Battle of San Mateo historical marker
1.2 km
University of the Philippines College of Law historical marker
7 km
Eulogio Rodriguez y Adona historical marker
4.7 km
Rodriguez Municipal Hall
4.7 km
Constitutional Commission of 1986 historical marker
3 km
Town of Rodriguez historical marker
4.7 km
Church of the Holy Sacrifice historical marker
6.9 km
Melchora Aquino historical marker
7.5 km
Iglesia ni Cristo historical marker
7.3 km
The Philippine Assembly historical marker
3.1 km
Church and Shrine of Our Lady of Aranzazu historical marker
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