Arkong Bato, Valenzuela
| Arkong Bato | |
|---|---|
| Barangay | |
  Arkong Bato Location of Arkong Bato in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district | |
| Coordinates: 14°41′53″N 120°57′3″E / 14.69806°N 120.95083°E | |
| Country |
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| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Valenzuela |
| Congressional districts | Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela |
| Government | |
| • Barangay Chairman | Rovin Andrew Feliciano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 8,632 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (650/sq mi) |
| ZIP code | 1444 |
| Area code(s) | 2 |
Stone arc
Arkong Bato is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.
Arkong Bato is a historical barangay named after the famous stone arc landmark that demarcates the boundary between the barangay and Santulan of Malabon. The notable stone arc was built by the Americans in 1910, originally as a boundary between Rizal and Bulacan province.[1]
Festivals
Residents celebrate the Sta. Cruz fiesta every 3rd Sunday of May. [1]
Landmarks
Some of the landmarks of the barangay include the Arkong Bato Chapel and the statue of Delfin Belilia Navarese at Navarette Street.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Valezuela; Arkong Bato, Valenzuela Retrieved on September 22, 2012
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