Polo, Valenzuela

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Polo
Pulo
Location of Polo in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°42′29″N120°56′46″E / 14.70806°N 120.94611°E / 14.70806; 120.94611
CountryFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Region National Capital Region
City Valenzuela
Congressional districtsPart of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
  Barangay ChairmanBernadette De Guzman San Jose
Area
  Total0.052 km2 (0.020 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
  Total1,001
  Density19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi)
ZIP code
1444
Area code 2

Polo or Pulo is a barangay and former municipality within the city of Valenzuela, Philippines. [1] It is located in the northern part of Valenzuela, and was an independent municipality from 1623 to 1963. [2]

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Polo experiences extreme flood during rainy seasons. [3]

Festivals

Residents celebrate its fiesta every Easter Sunday.

Landmarks

Landmarks in Polo includes Pulo Barangay Hall and the Pulo Public Market. The barangay is also the location of the San Miguel Polo Brewery.

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References

  1. "Pulo". Valenzuela, Philippines . Retrieved 28 February 2013.
  2. "History of Valenzuela City". Valenzuela City Government. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
  3. "Baha, dalawang linggo nang hindi humuhupa sa Polo, Valenzuela". GMA Network . Retrieved 28 February 2013.