The city is divided into two geographic locations, namely: South Caloocan, with an area of 1,362.50 hectares and North Caloocan, with an area of 3,970.90 hectares.

South Caloocan is bounded on the north-northwest by Valenzuela, Malabon and Navotas; on the east by Quezon City; and on the south by the City of Manila.  The greatest length, north to south of the boundaries is about six kilometers and the greatest width, east to west is seven kilometers. 

North Caloocan, on the other hand, is bounded on the north-northwest by the province of Bulacan; on the south-southeast by Quezon City; and southwest by Valenzuela.  Its extreme southern boundary is about 1.7 kilometers apart from the northern extreme boundary of South Caloocan.  The greatest length, north to south of the boundaries is eight kilometers and the greatest width, east to west is ten kilometers.

District 1 is composed of 70 barangays, which include Barangays 1 to 4, 77 to 85 and 132 to 188.

District 2 is composed of 118 barangays, which include Barangays 5 to 76 and 86 to 131.

The two districts are furher divided into 16 zones, which is composed of 188 barangays.

In 1970, the hospital began treating general medical cases (non-Hansen's Disease patients) when there was a high success rate of treatment of the first Hansen patients from research and the advancement of procedures done within the current medical practice. Due to the significant drop of Hansen patients the hospital then considered admission of general cases.

Of all the images of San Roque in the country, arguably that of San Roque in Kalookan Cathedral is one of the most recognizable in the country in modern times. Due to the popularity and importance of San Roque to the people of Caloocan, the Holy See chose his humble abode to be the Seat of the Diocese of Kalookan where he became the watchful patron of the diocese.

 This colorful procession/parade of different Sto. Niños, together with thousand devotees dance their way to the tune of Ati-atihan sound. Several miracles and favors granted are attributed by the faithful to the miraculous image of Sto. Niño.

In Maypajo, Caloocan City, a proces­sion of the different images of the Holy Child and street dancing will serve as the highlight of the “Pajotan de Sto. Niño” Festival.

To reach this beautiful city, there are several options available like bus, taxis, or jeeps. But it is highly recommended to use railway systems as it is more convenient to travel. This city has an abundance of cultural gems to be discovered.

Having to know these kind of problems that the city I live in is a bit alarming already because I believe that our Health and wellbeing shall be the topmost priority of the government. Also, if we our health and wellbeing how could we function properly, how could we work or even do the things that are needed to be done. Also, it worries me on the part wherein other people do not have the capacity to travel to other places that would cater the health service that they need just because the city that they live in has a poor government hospital services.