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 Pulo | |
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  Polo Pulo Location of Polo in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district | |
| Coordinates: 14°42′29″N 120°56′46″E / 14.70806°N 120.94611°E | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Valenzuela |
| Congressional districts | Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela |
| Government | |
| • Barangay Chairman | Bernadette De Guzman San Jose |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.052 km2 (0.020 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 1,001 |
| • Density | 19,000/km2 (50,000/sq mi) |
| ZIP code | 1444 |
| Area code | 2 |
Polo experiences extreme flood during rainy seasons.[3]
Festivals
editResidents celebrate its fiesta every Easter Sunday.
Landmarks
editLandmarks in Polo include Pulo Barangay Hall and the Pulo Public Market. The barangay is also the location of the San Miguel Polo Brewery.
References
edit- ^ "Pulo". Valenzuela, Philippines. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
- ^ "History of Valenzuela City". Valenzuela City Government. Retrieved 2014-06-18.
- ^ "Baha, dalawang linggo nang hindi humuhupa sa Polo, Valenzuela". GMA Network. Retrieved 28 February 2013.
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