Poblacion is one of the nine barangay of Muntinlupa, Philippines. It is also the center of the city, hence the name which translates to center in Spanish. The barangay houses the NBP Reservation which in turn contains the National Bilibid Prison and some of the historical sites in the city including the Memorial Grotto and the Director's Quarter. It also has a public secondary school, Muntinlupa National High School, and the sole public tertiary school, Pamantasan ng Lungsof ng Muntinlupa. The total land area of the barangay is 6.131 km2 of which 5.51 km2 is part of the NBP Reservation. It has a population of 103,104 which makes this the most populated barangay in the City of Muntinlupa. It is located in the southern section of the city close to Metro Manila's border with Laguna. It is bounded on the north by the Muntinlupa barangays of Putatan and Ayala Alabang, on the south by the Muntinlupa barangay of Tunasan, on the west by the Las Piñas barangay of Almanza Dos, and on the east by the Laguna de Bay.
Subdivisions
While barangays are the administrative divisions of the city, and are legally part of the addresses of establishments and homes, residents usually indicate subdivisions. Listed below are subdivisions in this barangay.
Camella Homes Alabang IV-A
Katarungan Village
Southville III
New Tensuan Site
Old Tensuan Site
Pulong Diego
Poblacion has several streets where people reside.
The Bureau of Corrections Administration Building – This is a prison facade that houses the offices of the prison administration. The maximum security compound, consisting of 12 buildings called brigades are located at the western side of the facade. The structures were built in 1941, but it is the area of the medium security compound that is being shown in movies and in television. The maximum security compound was never shown in TV or in movies, except for the Office of the Director and the front view of the Maximum Security Compound.
Jamboree Lake – This is the smallest natural lake in the country, a favorite hang-out spot for nature lovers, as well as ordinary passers-by looking for a cool respite from the tropical heat. The lake has been in existence since time immemorial.
Memorial Hill – This is a small hill in the NBP reservation compound that cradles a World War II Vintage Japanese canon. The hill is likewise the burial place of Eriberto Misa the famous Prison's Director from 1937 to 1949.
Director's Quarters – The structure manifest an influence of a pre-war architecture that characterizes the outstanding edifice. This was built simultaneously with the Administration Building in 1941. This is also the official residence of the Director of Bureau of Corrections.
On September 5, 1991, President Corazon C. Aquino issued Presidential Proclamation No. 792, which was amended by Presidential Proclamation No. 120 on December 15, 1992, to the effect that 104.22 hectares of land be developed into housing for employees of the Department of Justice and other government agencies. This housing project is known as the Katarungan Village.
