Payatas, Administrative barangay in Quezon City, Philippines.
Located in eastern Metro Manila, Payatas extends across a densely populated area with residential zones and commercial establishments covering 774 hectares.
The barangay was officially established in 1976 after being transferred from San Mateo, Rizal to Quezon City in 1949.
Different ethnic groups including Ilokanos, Pangasinan, and Tagalog communities form the social fabric of this neighborhood with 139,740 residents.
Transportation within Payatas operates through a network of jeepneys and tricycles connecting residents to neighboring districts and central Quezon City.
The name Payatas originates from 'payat sa taas', referring to the soil characteristics that made rice cultivation impossible in this region.
Location: Quezon City
Inception: 1976
GPS coordinates: 14.71528,121.10583
Latest update: October 12, 2025 10:46
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