The town of Rodriguez is formerly called Montalban. It is the northernmost town of Rizal Province and is bounded on the north by the town of Norzagaray in the province of Bulacan, on the east by the town of Gen. Nakar in the province of Quezon, on the south by Antipolo City and the town of San Mateo, and on the west by Quezon City. It is accessible by a road coming from Marikina City via San Mateo. Alternatively, the town can be reached via Payatas (Litex), Quezon City.

Municipal building

Located at the slopes of the Sierra Madre Mountains, Rodriguez has a total land area of 312.7 square kilometers. It is politically subdivided into 11 barangays most of which are urbanized. The town center is situated in a narrow valley traversed by Wawa River, a tributary of the Marikina River.

Rodriguez town offers exciting investment opportunities. Its mountain slopes can be developed into housing or tourist facilities. Its rising population necessitates the establishment of commercial complexes. Its agricultural lands can produce high value crops such as fruits and vegetables, cutflower and ornamental plants, and poultry and livestock.

1. Pamitinan Cave - declared as a National Geographic Monument
2. Montalban Highland - soon to be developed as a summer destination like Baguio or Tagaytay
3. Wawa Gorge with a nearby dam
4. Mascap Springs
5. Mt. Balagbag

Downtown Area

Catholic Church

Public Market

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