Local History

Question 1

This barangay is named after the historic Spanish-era arch made of Adobe bricks, locally referred to as arkong bato (stone arch).

Answer 1

Arkong Bato

Question 2

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.

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Barangay Bisig

Question 3

Its name is derived from the rocky terrain that characterized the area during its earlu days.

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Barangay Lawang Bato

Question 4

Is hollowed to have originated from the tagalog word Kalung or kulungan, referring to a place of confinement or enclosure.

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Barangay Coloong

Question 5

Its name is translated to Framework

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Barangay Balangkas

Question 6

The most populous barangay, its named came from the tagalog term meaning “hollow flat” describing ita flat terrain.

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Baranggay Malanday

Question 7

It traces its name to the Spanish term parian, which refers to a marketplace or trading hub.

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Barangay Pariancillo Villa

Question 8

This barangay got its name because they are both surrounded by esturies of the Polo river.

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Barangay Pulo

Question 9

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.

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Barangay Tagalag

Question 10

It got its named because the land used to be rocky and hard, located on the top of hills.

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Barangay Bagbaguin

Question 11

Established in 2011. Named after a tree that once abundant in the area.

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Canumay East

Question 12

Named after the abundance of a citrus fruit native to the Philippine that thrived in the area during earlier times.

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Barangay Dalandanan

Question 13

Named after a beautiful girl named Lingap who lived in a small village.

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Barangay Lingunan

Question 14

Based from an old tale. There placed used used to have a small stream which was inhabited by plenty of leeches.

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Barangay Malinta

Question 15

Derived from the word “pasol” a traditional fishing tool. And “sulo” meaning torch, thats used to guide fishermen.

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Barangay Pasolo

Question 16

This barangay is named after a tree that produces small, grape like fruits known for their medical properties. It is also a large barangay.

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Barangay Bignay

Question 17

Its name comes from “maraming puntod”, meaning “many hills”, reflecting its terrain.

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Barangay Punturin

Question 18

Is derived from the spanish word “corner” which is situated in the corner of barangay’s Malinta and Pasolo.

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Barangay Rincon

Question 19

This barangay’s name is linked to the plant _ , a type of rattan, used to be abundant in the area before urbanization.

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Barangay Palasan

Question 20

The youngest mayor in Valenzuela used to hold residence in the area. Its name is translated to “island”

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Barangay Isla

Question 21

From the legend that a wealthy spanish man paid 20 reales for the land.

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Barangay Viente Reales

Question 22

Namesake came from the mace of _ trees that weed to distinguish the area.

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Barangay Mabolo

Question 23

Used to be part of Pulo, Bulacan. Twas founded by Padre Juan Monsod.

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Barangay Poblacion

Question 24

This place is found in the northern end of Valenzuela. In earlier records only 20 families lived in the area.

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Barangay Wawang Pulo

Question 25

The largest Barangay in Valenzuela, named after the famous general Tiburcio De leon

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Gen. T. De Leon.

Question 26

Was once a horse farm during Spanish ocupation, that is quite muddy and slippery.

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Barangay Marulas

Question 27

Named after the Patron sanit of the Barangay, St. Blaise.

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Barangay Paso de Blas

Question 28

Is named after the strong current and the doop rumbling sound of the creek.

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Barangay Ugong.

Question 29

Comes the word “maisan” or corn field.

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Barangay Maysan

Question 30

The name of the barangay likely comes from the reddish soil in the area, caused by alluvium deposits.

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Barangay Mapulang Lupa

Question 31

The name is said to have gotten from three of possible origins: it was named after a certain Señor Parada, it served as a stop for vehicles, or it was route for processions or marching bands in the past.

Answer 31

Barangay Parada