history Of cardona

                                              History Of Cardona

    Cardona is a 3rd class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 44,942 inhabitants in 7,953 households. Cardona is in District 2 of Rizal. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now included in Manila built up area which reaches Cardona in its Easternmost part..

THE HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

Oral folklore tells how the name “Cardona” was derived from the Spanish word “caldo” referring to a native rice broth. Supposedly, a stranger walking through the street of the town happened to ask the name of the town from a native, who at that time was enjoying a bowl of hot “caldo”. Thinking that the stranger was inquiring as to what he was eating, the native answered “Caldo”.
It is believed that the town of Cardona was founded in 1854 during Spanish Regime. It was formerly known as “Sapao” a visita founded to honor a miraculous painting of the “Nuestra Senora del Rosario” which was then housed in the Church of Morong.
In 1855, Cardona become a town and its boundaries were set in 1857. In June 1901, Cardona formed part of the newly-created Province of Rizal through Act 137 promulgated by the Philippine Commission. In 1903, Act annexed Cardona, to the Municipality of Morong.
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