Tunasan, Administrative territorial entity in Muntinlupa, Philippines
Tunasan is an administrative area in the southern part of Muntinlupa, in Metro Manila, Philippines. It sits along the western shore of Laguna de Bay and is made up of residential neighborhoods linked by local roads and waterways.
During the Spanish colonial period, the area was known as Tunasancillo and was part of a large estate managed by Augustinian Recollect friars. It was gradually absorbed into the growing city of Muntinlupa after the end of colonial rule.
The name comes from the Nymphaea nouchali plant, locally called tunas, which once grew in abundance along the Tunasan River and the shores of Laguna de Bay.
The area is best reached by private car or motorcycle taxi, as most neighborhoods are linked by paved roads. Streets near the waterways can flood during heavy rain, so it is worth checking weather conditions before heading out.
The name Tunasan comes from the Nymphaea nouchali plant, called tunas in Filipino, which once grew in large numbers along the Tunasan River. The plant has mostly disappeared from the area today, but its name remains attached to the place.
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