Local History Flashcards
This barangay is named after the historic Spanish-era arch made of Adobe bricks, locally referred to as arkong bato (stone arch).
Arkong Bato
It was named after a local organization that existed in the area decades ago. The community celebrates the feast of Sta. Cruz every last Saturday of April.
Barangay Bisig
Its name is derived from the rocky terrain that characterized the area during its earlu days.
Barangay Lawang Bato
Is hollowed to have originated from the tagalog word Kalung or kulungan, referring to a place of confinement or enclosure.
Barangay Coloong
Its name is translated to Framework
Barangay Balangkas
The most populous barangay, its named came from the tagalog term meaning “hollow flat” describing ita flat terrain.
Baranggay Malanday
It traces its name to the Spanish term parian, which refers to a marketplace or trading hub.
Barangay Pariancillo Villa
This barangay got its name because they are both surrounded by esturies of the Polo river.
Barangay Pulo
The namea come from the word “talag”, which means the act of hammering metal to flatten, smooth, or shape it. This likely refers to the livelihood that was once common in the area.
Barangay Tagalag
It got its named because the land used to be rocky and hard, located on the top of hills.
Barangay Bagbaguin
Established in 2011. Named after a tree that once abundant in the area.
Canumay East
Named after the abundance of a citrus fruit native to the Philippine that thrived in the area during earlier times.
Barangay Dalandanan
Named after a beautiful girl named Lingap who lived in a small village.
Barangay Lingunan
Based from an old tale. There placed used used to have a small stream which was inhabited by plenty of leeches.
Barangay Malinta
Derived from the word “pasol” a traditional fishing tool. And “sulo” meaning torch, thats used to guide fishermen.
Barangay Pasolo
This barangay is named after a tree that produces small, grape like fruits known for their medical properties. It is also a large barangay.
Barangay Bignay
Its name comes from “maraming puntod”, meaning “many hills”, reflecting its terrain.
Barangay Punturin
Is derived from the spanish word “corner” which is situated in the corner of barangay’s Malinta and Pasolo.
Barangay Rincon
This barangay’s name is linked to the plant _ , a type of rattan, used to be abundant in the area before urbanization.
Barangay Palasan
The youngest mayor in Valenzuela used to hold residence in the area. Its name is translated to “island”
Barangay Isla
From the legend that a wealthy spanish man paid 20 reales for the land.
Barangay Viente Reales
Namesake came from the mace of _ trees that weed to distinguish the area.
Barangay Mabolo
Used to be part of Pulo, Bulacan. Twas founded by Padre Juan Monsod.
Barangay Poblacion
This place is found in the northern end of Valenzuela. In earlier records only 20 families lived in the area.
Barangay Wawang Pulo
