Geronimo Elementary School
Geronimo, Rodriguez, Rizal
Brief Description of the Community
Barangay Geronimo is one of the smallest barangay in the Municipality of Montalban now known as Rodriguez. Formerly it was part of the Barangay San Rafael and was made an independent barangay in 1960. It was named after a local hero, Gen. Licerio Geronimo, a , an American member of the Katipunan. Gen. Licerio Geronimo was created for the death of Gen. Lawton an American General in a battle in San Mateo.
Barangay Geronimo is approximately six hundreds (600) meters away from the town proper. It has a total land area of thirty seven (37) hectares and more than ten (10) thousand population. The barangay was divided into five (5) sitios and five (5) residential subdivisions.
Being very close to the town proper, prominent families, professionals and OFW reside in the place, however you can still find handful of farmers and fishermen residing in the place. Majority of the people are literates and proud to be the site of the first public high school in the municipality named after the Gen. Geronimo.
The barangay derives its income from the establishments and factories which created jobs for the people. Besides subdivisions owners set up their business firms in the place. It is quite progressive and peaceful barangay.
At present the Barangay Chairman is Eng'r. Victorino C. Alejandro.