Polo, Valenzuela

Barangay in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Barangay in National Capital Region, Philippines
14°42′29″N 120°56′46″E / 14.70806°N 120.94611°E / 14.70806; 120.94611Country PhilippinesRegionNational Capital RegionCityValenzuelaCongressional districtsPart of the 1st district of ValenzuelaGovernment
 • Barangay ChairmanBernadette De Guzman San JoseArea
 • Total0.052 km2 (0.020 sq mi)Population
 (2007)
 • Total1,001 • Density19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi)ZIP code
1444
Area code2

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]

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.

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.

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Polo, Valenzuela.
  • Valenzuela, Philippines official site
  • Polo's official Facebook page.
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