What is "barangka"

Barangka is one of sixteen barangays in Marikina, Philippines and one of the barangays in 1st District of Marikina. It is also one of the oldest barangay founded in Marikina.

Barangka is the main passageway between Quezon City and Marikina, and a gateway between Quezon City and Rizal Province. It is located along southwestern border of Marikina, it is bordered on the west by Loyola Heights in Quezon City; to the south by Industrial Valley and Calumpang in Marikina; to the east by Tañong in Marikina; and to the north by Loyola Grand Villas.

On its south portion lies the Marikina River where the Marikina River Park and Riverbanks Center is located. Barangka is surrounded by major universities, major shopping malls, industrial zones and transportation hubs. Barangka is also accessible to major commercial and business areas, such as Araneta Center, Eastwood City in Libis, Katipunan Avenue, Ortigas Center and Makati Central Business District.