Karuhatan

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Karuhatan
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Karuhatan Barangay Hall
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Karuhatan
Location of Karuhatan in the 2nd Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°41′18″N120°58′34″E / 14.68833°N 120.97611°E / 14.68833; 120.97611
CountryFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Region National Capital Region
City Valenzuela
Congressional districtsPart of the 2nd district of Valenzuela
Government
  Barangay ChairmanMartell Soledad ( Acting )
Area
  Total1.9060 km2 (0.7359 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total37,748
  Density20,000/km2 (51,000/sq mi)
ZIP code
1441
Area code 2

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

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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]

It is also the Central Business District of the City since most businesses in the city are centered here and where the City Proper is exactly located.

Landmarks

Famous landmarks include SM City Valenzuela, The City Government Center Complex (City Hall, Police Station, Valenzuela Town Center, People's Park), Telecom Training Institute, Karuhatan Jeepney Market, South Supermarket, Valenzuela Public Cemetery and the Valenzuela City General Hospital. Karuhatan is the most used company of taxis for years.

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References

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