Valenzuela ( Tagalog. Lungsod Ng Valenzuela , Eng. and Spanish Valenzuela ) - a city in the Philippines , one of the 16 cities that form the country's Metropolitan Region - Metro Manila . It borders with the cities of Kalookan (in the south and northeast), Malabon (in the southwest), Quezon City (in the east). With a population of 575,356 [2] people, it is the sixth largest city in the Capital Region, and the tenth in the country.
| City | |||
| Valenzuela | |||
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| Lungsod ng valenzuela | |||
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| A country |  Philippines | ||
| Region | Capital Region (Philippines) | ||
| The mayor | Rexlon Gatchalian [1] | ||
| History and Geography | |||
| Based | 1623 | ||
| City with | 1998 | ||
| Square | 47.02 kmΒ² | ||
| Center height | 38 m | ||
| Climate type | subequatorial | ||
| Timezone | UTC + 8 | ||
| Population | |||
| Population | 575,356 [2] people ( 2010 ) | ||
| Density | 12 000 people / kmΒ² | ||
| Denominations | Catholics | ||
| Digital identifiers | |||
| Telephone code | +63 2 | ||
| Postcode | |||
| valenzuela.gov.ph/index.php/home | |||
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Title
Valenzuela in Spanish denotes the diminutive form of Valencia . It is also the name of Pio Valenzuela, a Philippine doctor and leader Katipunan , after whom the city was renamed in 2008. The original name of the city is Polo. Name Polo Tagalsk. pulΓ΄ means "island", despite the fact that this area has never been an island. The original Polo was surrounded by rivers from the north and the Tallahan River in the south.
Geography
The geographical coordinates of Valenzuela are 14 Β° 40'58 "N and 120 Β° 58'1" E. The city is located 14 kilometers north of the country's capital - Manila and 16 km from Manila Bay, the commercial and industrial port of the capital. Valenzuela borders the cities of Obando and Meikauayanom in the north, with Navotas in the west, with Malabon in the south, with Keson and the northern part of Kalookan in the east. In addition to administrative borders, Valenzuela and Malabon are separated by the Tullahan River.
The highest point of the city is 38 meters above sea level. The surface gradient is 0.55%. A gentle slope is replaced by a hilly landscape in the industrial part of the city - Kanumee. The average height at sea level is 2 meters.
Due to climate change associated with global warming, periods of heavy rainfall and high tides have increased, which in turn lead to stagnant water remaining on the surface for up to a month due to insufficient drainage and improper disposal of solid waste. At such times, homes are often flooded and residents are exposed to waterborne diseases such as dengue fever or leptospirosis. Early warning systems are needed to reduce the risks associated with increased rainfall.
Attractions
- Residence of Dr. Pio Valenzuela;
- The bell tower of the church of St. Diego de AlcalΓ‘;
- Stone Arch Arkong Bato;
- Museum of Valenzuela;
- Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima.
Twin Cities
Valenzuela has the following twin cities :
- Angeles , Philippines
- Bustos, Philippines
- Kalapal, Philippines
- Coronodal, Philippines
- Narvakan, Philippines
- Ozamis, Philippines
- Pagadian , Philippines
- Bucheon , Republic of Korea
- Santa Cruz, Philippines
Notes
- β Tayo na, Valenzuela! | Government Officials
- β 1 2 Pilippine Statistics Authority - National Statistical Coordination Board (link not available) . Date of treatment November 4, 2015. Archived November 13, 2015.