Karuhatan, Valenzuela

Karuhatan
Barangay
Karuhatan Barangay Hall
Karuhatan
Location of Karuhatan in the 2nd Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°41′18″N 120°58′34″E / 14.68833°N 120.97611°E / 14.68833; 120.97611
Country  Philippines
Region National Capital Region
City Valenzuela
Congressional districts Part of the 2nd district of Valenzuela
Government
  Barangay Chairman Ricardo D. De Gula
Area
  Total 1.9060 km2 (0.7359 sq mi)
Population (2010)
  Total 37,748
  Density 20,000/km2 (51,000/sq mi)
ZIP code 1441
Area code(s) 2

Karuhatan is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Karuhatan is derived from the word "kaduhatan" meaning the "duhat" fruit tree or black plum. Around 40,000 residents live in this 190.6 hectare barangay.[1]

Landmarks

Famous landmarks include SM Center Valenzuela, Telecom Training Institute, Karuhatan Jeepney Market, Valenzuela Public Cemetery and the Valenzuela City General Hospital. Karuhatan is the most used company of taxis for years.

References

  1. Valezuela; Karuhatan, Valenzuela Retrieved on September 22, 2012


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