Valenzuela, Metro Manila

Highly urbanized city in Metro Manila, Philippines

Not to be confused with Venezuela.

Highly urbanized city in National Capital Region, Philippines

Valenzuela

Highly urbanized city

Dr. Pio Valenzuela Museum

Arkong Bato

Valenzuela People's Park

San Diego de Alcala Parish Church

National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

Flag

Seal

Motto(s):

"Tayo na, Valenzuela!"
"Valenzuela, May Disiplina"

Anthem: Himig Valenzuela
Valenzuela Hymn

Map of Metro Manila with Valenzuela highlighted

OpenStreetMap

Valenzuela

Location within the Philippines

Coordinates: 14°42′N 120°59′E﻿ / ﻿14.7°N 120.98°E﻿ / 14.7; 120.98
Country| Philippines
Region| National Capital Region
Province| none
District|  1st and 2nd district
Founded| November 12, 1623[1][2]
Cityhood and HUC| December 30, 1998[3]
Founded by| Juan Taranco and Juan Monsód
Named after| Pío Valenzuela
Barangays| 33 (see Barangays)
Government

[6]

• Type| Sangguniang Panlungsod
• Mayor| Weslie T. Gatchalian (NPC)
• Vice Mayor| Marlon Alejandrino (NPC)
• Representatives|

* Kenneth Gatchalian[4] (NPC) (1st District)
* Gerald Galang[5] (Lakas) (2nd District)

• City Council|

Members

*   * 1st District
* Kisha Ancheta
* Ricardo Ricarr C. Enriquez
* Bimbo Dela Cruz
* Goyong Serrano
* Cristina Marie M. Feliciano-Tan
* Joseph William D. Lee
* 2nd District
* Chiqui Marie N. Carreon
* Lorie Natividad-Borja
* Niña Shiela B. Lopez
* Louie P. Nolasco
* Christoffer Joseph M. Pineda
* Roselle C. Sabino-Sy

• Electorate| 438,556 voters (2025)
Area

[7]

• Total

| 47.02 km2 (18.15 sq mi)
• Rank| 119th of 145 cities
Elevation

| 22 m (72 ft)
Highest elevation

| 109 m (358 ft)
Lowest elevation

| −5 m (−16 ft)
Population

(2024 census)[8]

• Total

| 725,173
• Rank| 11th of 145 cities
• Density| 15,000/km2 (40,000/sq mi)
• Households

| 193,025
Demonym(s)| Valenzuelaño
Valenzuelano
Valenzuelaña
Valenzuelana
Economy

• Income class| 1st city income class
• Poverty incidence|

1.5

% (2021)[9]
• Revenue| ₱ 6,109 million (2022)
• Assets| ₱ 12,885 million (2022)
• Expenditure| ₱ 5,409 million (2022)
• Liabilities| ₱ 5,175 million (2022)
Service provider

• Electricity| Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
Time zone| UTC+8 (PST)
PSGC|

137504000

IDD : area code | +63 (0)02
Native languages| Tagalog
Website| valenzuela.gov.ph

Valenzuela (/ˌvælənzjuˈɛlə/, Tagalog: Tagalog pronunciation: [valensˈwela]; American Spanish: Spanish pronunciation: [balenˈswela] ⓘ, European Spanish: Spanish pronunciation: [balenˈθwela] ⓘ), officially the City of Valenzuela (Filipino: Lungsod ng Valenzuela), is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 714,978 people.[10]

Valenzuela is the 6th most populous city in the National Capital Region, and the 11th most populous in the Philippines. Located 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) north of Manila, the nation's capital, it is categorized as a highly urbanized, first-class city, using the Republic Act Nos. 7160 and 8526, which bases categories on income classification and population.[11][12] The landlocked city is located on the island of Luzon, bordered by the province of Bulacan to the north, and the cities of Caloocan to the west, Malabon to its south and northeast, and Quezon City to its east. Valenzuela also shares a border and access to the Tenejeros-Tullahan River with Malabon. The city has a total land area of 45.75 square kilometers (17.66 sq mi). Its residents are composed of about 72% Tagalog people followed by 5% Bicolanos with a small percentage of foreign nationals.

The city was originally called Polo, formed in 1621 after separating from Meycauayan, Bulacan. The 1899 Battle of Malinta during the Philippine–American War was fought in Polo. In 1960, President Carlos P. Garcia ordered the split of Polo's southern barangays to form another town named as Valenzuela after Pío Valenzuela, a physician and a member of the Katipunan, a secret society that fought against the colonial government of Spain.[13] However, in 1963, the split was revoked by President Diosdado Macapagal after political disagreements and the merged town retained the name Valenzuela. The modern-day borders of Valenzuela were chartered in 1998.

## Toponymy

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In Spanish, Valenzuela is a diminutive form of Valencia which means "little Valencia".[14] The name Valenzuela is also the surname of Pío Valenzuela y Alejandrino. He was regarded as a member of the Katipunan triumvirate which started the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial authorities in 1896. He also served as the provisional chairman for the Katipunan.[15][16]

Before 1960, Valenzuela was formerly known as Polo, where Pío Valenzuela was born.[17] The name Polo was derived from the Tagalog term pulô, which means "island" or "islet", although the area was not an island itself. The town of Polo was entirely surrounded by the rivers, thus, creating an impression of being an island.[18]

## History

[edit]

### Early Spanish period

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During the Spanish era, present-day Valenzuela, Obando and Novaliches (now in Quezon City) were parts of Bulacan. The areas now covered by Valenzuela included four haciendas (Malinta, Tala, Piedad, and Maysilo), small political settlements and a Spanish garrison.[19] Collectively, these areas were known as Polo. The region was bounded by the Tullahan River to the south and streams of branching from the Río Grande de Pampanga in some areas.

Pueblo de Polo 1623-2023

When Manila became an archdiocese in 1595, regular friars who had already established permanent churches in Meycauayan decided that the sitio of Polo should be separated from the town and have its own church to cater to its increasing spiritual needs. Through successive efforts of Franciscan friar Juan Taranco and Don Juan Monsód, sitio Polo and Catanghalan (now part of Obando) were successfully separated from Meycauayan on November 7, 1621, at the feast day of the town's new patron, St. Didacus of Alcalá, known locally as San Diego de Alcalá.[20] The first cabeza de barangay of Polo was Monsód, while Taranco led the parish in a small tavern, which would become the present-day San Diego de Alcalá church.[21] The separation was then confirmed by Governor-General Alonso Fajardo de Entenza through a proclamation letter on November 12, 1623. Later, the date of November 12 was adopted as the foundation day of the city.[1][2]

### Polo Church

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The construction of a parochial church dedicated to St. Didacus of Alcalá began in 1627, under the supervision of José Valencia and Juan Tibay. The first church structure was completed in 1632, but its bell was looted during the Chinese uprising of 1635. At that time, Chinese merchants resided mainly in Barrio Pariancillo, which was located at the back of the church. In 1852, the church was repaired and remodeled under the direction of Fr. Vicente. The church was later re-dedicated to another patron, to the Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepción. A convent was also built, followed by a common house (casa tribunal) that had a rectangular prison cell and a schoolhouse made of stone.[22] On June 3, 1865, a strong earthquake destroyed the belfry of the San Diego de Alcalá Church, followed by an epidemic that killed thousands of people.[23]

### Separation of Obando

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A new pueblo was carved out of the northwestern area of Polo on May 14, 1753, by the orders of the Governor-General Francisco Jose de Obando y Solis, Marquis of Brindisi. The new town was named Obando in honor of the governor general, and was incorporated to Bulacan.[22]

### British invasion of Bulacan

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In 1762-1764 British occupation of Manila and surrounding suburbs the colonial government led by Simón de Anda y Salazar fled to Bacolor, Pampanga through Polo. The British followed Anda, and at one point stayed in sitio Mabolo while waiting for orders from the British civil Governor Dawsonne Drake. They explored the nearby communities of Malanday, Wakas, Dalandanan, Pasolo, Rincon and Malinta. The terrified local population fled and sought refuge in the forests of Viente Reales, where many of them died of malaria.[24] The British then proceed to Malolos, Bulacan where they were ambushed by the stationed Spanish soldiers. After the chase, the local population of Polo returned to their homes on May 12, 1763, after days of reconstruction. The day May 12 was commemorated as the feast of St. Roch, locally known as San Roque, as another patron saint and as a memorial to those who died in the Seven Years' War.[24]

### Separation of Novaliches

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In 1854, General Manuel Pavía y Lacy, Marquis de Novaliches, was named Governor-General of the Philippine Islands. He arrived in Manila with the task of establishing a penal colony where prisoners would be granted land to cultivate in exchange for their eventual release. The colony was named Hacienda Tala, as the once heavily forested area resembled one where a star ("tala") had fallen after clearing. This hacienda grew into a larger community that eventually merged with the haciendas of Malinta and Piedad to form the independent town of Novaliches on January 26, 1856.[25] A new road from Polo to Novaliches opened, traversing the barrios of Mabolo, Pasolo, Rincon, Malinta, Masisan, Paso de Blas, Canumay and Bagbaguin.

### Revolutionary period

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Dr. Pio Valenzuela Ancestral House, which has been converted into a museum called Museo ni Dr. Pio Valenzuela

In 1869, Filipino physician and patriot Pío Valenzuela was born in Polo. He would be later known as one of the key leaders of the Katipunan, which he joined in 1892 at the age of 23. His admission to the society led to the more recruits from Polo, including Ulpiano Fernández, Gregorio Flamenco, Crispiniano Agustines, and Faustino Duque. When Valenzuela was the chief editor, Fernández held a special role in the Katipunan as a printer of the Ang Kalayaan, the organization's official newspaper.[26]

The now-defunct Manila-Dagupan Railway opened in 1892 and traversed the barrios of Marulas, Caruhatan, Malinta, Dalandanan and Malanday, with the station being in Dalandanan.[27]

A constituted branch of the Katipunan was established in Polo on February 1, 1896.[28] The town joined other revolutionaries when the Philippine Revolution broke out in August 1896, while Valenzuela availed the amnesty offered by Spanish authorities few weeks later.[29] One of the notable battles in Polo occurred in sitios Bitik and Pasong Balite in Pugad Baboy, where the locals won under the command of General Tiburcio de León y Gregorio.[30] During the revolution, the Spanish massacred many residents, most of them in Malinta. Suspected revolutionaries were hanged and tortured to death. Many were forced to admit guilt or shout innocent names; others were shot without trial.[31]

### American invasion period

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Valenzuela was named after Pío Valenzuela, a Filipino revolutionary who was born in Polo in 1869.

The Americans imposed a military government when they acquire the Philippine islands from Spain as part of the peace treaty of the Spanish–American War. They appointed Pío Valenzuela as the first municipal president of (presidente municipal) on September 6, 1899, to suppress aggressive leadership in the area. He resigned in February 1901 to become the head of the military division and an election was held. Later that year, the government proclaimed Rufino Valenzuela, a relative of Pío as the second president and first elected municipal president of the town.[32]

When the Philippine–American War broke out in early 1899, the Americans were directed to capture Emilio Aguinaldo who was escaping to Malolos, Bulacan. Polo was one of the towns where Aguinaldo retreated, thus it received heavy casualties on the first stages of the war.[33] On February 22, 1899, General Antonio Luna camped at Polo after an unsuccessful engagement with the American forces in Caloocan.[33][34][35] A bloody battle on March 26, 1899, happened near the barrio chapel of Malinta. The Filipino forces had to retreat with arrival of American reinforcements after being were initially successful in defending Malinta and killing Colonel Harry Egbert.

On October 8, 1903, the adjacent town of Obando merged with Polo by virtue of Act No. 932.[36] It was later separated from Polo effective August 10, 1907, by virtue of Act No. 1588 dated January 25, 1907.[37]

Stone arch in barangay Arkong Bato built by the Americans in 1910, which serves as the boundary marker to the old town of Polo.

In 1910, a stone arch was built at its municipal boundary with Malabon, Rizal along Calle Real (modern-day Marcelo H. Del Pilar Street). In 1928, Manila North Road (Highway 3) opened and became the new gateway. The once-agricultural town slowly shifted to industrial. Businesses soon put up factories, the most famous of which is the Japanese venture Balintawak Beer Brewery that opened in 1938.

### Japanese occupation period

[edit]

The entrance of the Japanese in Polo during the Second World War was met with almost no resistance. However, there were still many murders committed. The place became a center of Makapili and spies. It was found that the Balintawak Beer Brewery became front for manufacturing ammunition for the Japanese forces. The old church of San Diego de Alcalá was used by the Japanese forces as a torture chamber.

On December 10, 1944, Japanese forces massacred more than a hundred males in both towns. About 1:00 am on this day up to the setting of the sun cries could be heard from the municipal building when males were tortured to death. Mayor Feliciano Ponciano was killed along with other municipal officials.[38]

When liberation came, the town was partly burned by the approaching the military forces of combined Filipino and American regiments who used flamethrowers. They bombed and shelled big houses in the town not exempting even the more than 300 years old church of San Diego.[38]

The historic old bridge that once connected the northern and southern sectors of the town of Polo played a crucial role in its geographic and economic unity. However, during World War II, this vital structure was deliberately destroyed by retreating Japanese forces in an effort to hinder the advance of the Allied troops. The destruction of the bridge effectively split the town into two isolated zones, complicating both civilian life and military operations.

Following this, the northern section of Polo was promptly liberated by the combined forces of Filipino guerrillas and American soldiers. Meanwhile, the southern sector—including the poblacion, which served as the town's administrative and commercial center—remained under Japanese occupation. This strategic division underscored the tactical importance of the bridge and the river it spanned.

On February 11, 1945, the situation dramatically shifted when the joint Filipino and American forces succeeded in crossing the river. This maneuver led to the complete liberation of Polo, as Japanese forces, recognizing their untenable position, abandoned the town. The recapture marked a significant milestone in the broader campaign to free the region from Japanese control and restore civil governance.

### Philippine independence

[edit]

In 1947, the Balintawak Beer Brewery was acquired by San Miguel Beer. The Spanish church was never rebuilt and only the belfry and the entrance arch remained. A new church was built perpendicular to the ruins of the old one.

On July 21, 1960, President Carlos P. Garcia signed Executive Order No. 401 which divided Polo into two: Polo and Valenzuela.[39] Polo comprised the northern barangays of Wawang Pulo, Poblacion, Palasan, Arkong Bato, Pariancillo Villa, Balangkas, Mabolo, Coloong, Malanday, Bisig, Tagalag, Rincon, Pasolo, Punturin, Bignay, Viente Reales, and Dalandanan. Valenzuela, on the other hand, comprised the southern barangays of Karuhatan, Marulas, Malinta, Ugong, Mapulang Lupa, Canumay, Maysan, Parada, Paso de Blas, Bagbaguin and Torres Bugallón (now Gen. T. de Leon). A provisional town hall was built across today's SM City Valenzuela, until a permanent town hall was built near the intersection of MacArthur Highway and the old Polo-Novaliches Road.

The division soon proved to be detrimental to economic growth in each town, so Bulacan Second district Representative to the Fifth Congress Rogaciano Mercado and Senator Francisco Soc Rodrigo filed a bill which sought the reunification of the two towns. On September 11, 1963, President Diosdado Macapagal signed Executive Order No. 46 which reunified Valenzuela and Polo, adapting Valenzuela as the name of the resulting town.[40]

In 1967, mayor Ignacio Santiago Sr. purchased lots in Karuhatan in which the new municipal hall would be built. Misinterpretation of property surveys and tax appropriation issues sparked the debate on which barangay should the municipal hall be belonged to: Karuhatan, Malinta, or Maysan. To resolve the issue, Santiago ordered the creation of a new barangay which was called Poblacion II, a reference to the old Poblacion barangay.[41]

#### Incorporation of Metro Manila

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On November 7, 1975, jurisdiction over Valenzuela was moved from the province of Bulacan to Metro Manila. Metro Manila was then headed by First Lady Imelda Marcos as its governor. Due to this, Valenzuela is the only area in the modern National Capital Region that was neither part of Spanish colonial-era Manila, Rizal province, nor the war-time City of Greater Manila.[42]

In 1968, the North Diversion Road (now North Luzon Expressway) was opened.[43] Rail transport to the city ceased in 1988 with the closure of the Philippine National Railway's North Line.

#### Cityhood

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Main article: Cities of the Philippines

The passage of the Local Government Code in 1991 provided local governments autonomy which has allowed them develop into self-reliant communities. On February 14, 1998, President Fidel V. Ramos signed Republic Act No. 8526, which converted the municipality of Valenzuela into a highly urbanized chartered city. The law also ordered the division of the newly created city into two legislative districts.[11] When the law was ratified on December 30, 1998, Valenzuela became the 12th city to be admitted in Metro Manila and the 83rd in the Philippines.[44][45]

### Contemporary

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In 2002, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo proclaimed July 11 every year as Valenzuela Day, which was an official holiday in the city that commemorates the birth date of Pío Valenzuela.[20] However, in 2008, the date of the city's charter day was transferred to February 14. Today, Valenzuela celebrates Valenzuela Day and Valenzuela Foundation Day on February 14 and November. 12 respectively[2][46]

On December 9, 2002, the National Capital Region Police Office announced that they have discovered the largest illegal drugs factory in the country within a Chinese-owned warehouse in Lawang Bato after a fire broke out in the building, achieving the largest methamphetamine drug bust at the time with over ₱2.2 billion worth of drugs seized.[47]

On May 13, 2015, a fire broke out in Kentex Manufacturing factory in barangay Ugong, killing 74 people in the incident. In 2016, the Ombudsman ordered the dismissal of mayor Rex Gatchalian and other city officials due to grave misconduct and negligence of duty during the incident.[48] This is dubbed as the third worst fire incident in the country.[49]

## Geography

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Satellite image of Valenzuela.

Valenzuela is located at 14°40′58″N 120°58′1″E﻿ / ﻿14.68278°N 120.96694°E﻿ / 14.68278; 120.96694, about 14 kilometers (8.7 mi) north of the country's capital, Manila. Manila Bay, the country's top port for trade and industry, is located about 16.3 kilometers (10.1 mi) west of the city. Valenzuela is bordered in the north by the town of Obando and the city of Meycauayan in Bulacan, the city of Navotas in the west, Malabon in the south, and Quezon City and the northern portion of Caloocan in the east.

The highest elevation in the area reaches 38 meters (125 feet) above sea level, situated within the industrial zone of the city, specifically in the Canumay district. This hilly terrain, characterized by a surface gradient of approximately 0.55%, features a gentle slope that contributes to the area's suitability for industrial development. In contrast, the average elevation across the city is relatively low, at just 2 meters (6.6 feet) above sea level, indicating that much of the urban landscape lies close to coastal or flood-prone levels. This topographical variation plays a critical role in urban planning, infrastructure development, and flood management strategies.[50]

Apart from the political borders set by the law, Valenzuela and Malabon are also separated by the 15-kilometer (9.3 mi) Tenejeros-Tullahan River or simply Tullahan River.[51] The river obtained its name from tulya or clam due to the abundance of such shellfish in the area.[52] Tullahan is a part of the Marilao-Meycauayan-Obando river system of central Luzon.[53] It is now considered biologically dead and one of the dirtiest river systems in the world.[53][54] Tullahan riverbanks used to be lined with mangrove trees and rich with freshwater fish and crabs. Children used to play in the river before it was polluted by developing industries near it.[53]

To save the river, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the local governments of Valenzuela and Malabon signed partnerships with private and non-government organizations to dredge the area.[51][54][55]

Increased climate variability, which is associated with global warming, has brought with it periods of heavy rainfall and high tides which in turn results in stagnant water which can stay in the area for up to 4 weeks due to insufficient drainage and improper solid waste disposal. People are often stranded inside their homes and are exposed to water-borne diseases such as dengue and leptospirosis. Better early warning systems are needed to manage the risk associated with increased rainfall.[56]

### Administrative divisions

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Main article: List of barangays in Valenzuela

Political map of Valenzuela

Valenzuela has 33 barangays, the smallest administrative unit in the city. The barangay is headed by the barangay captain or punong barangay and his 7-manned local council or mga kagawad duly elected by the residents. The youth sector of the barangay is represented by the youth council called the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) headed by the SK chairperson and his 7-manned assembly, also known as mga SK kagawad. There are 33 punong barangays and 231 kagawads in Valenzuela; SK officials are also of the same number. The barangays also serve as census areas of the city.

At the national level, Valenzuela is divided into two congressional districts: the first legislative district in the northern half of the city, which contains 24 barangays, and the second legislative district in the southern half of the city, which contains the remaining 9 barangays. Unlike barangays, the legislative districts have no political leader but are represented by congressional representatives in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.

District I

Barangay  | Population (2024)[57] | Area[a] | ZIP Code | Established
Arkong Bato | 1.5% | 10,746  | 34.40  | 85.0  | 1444  |
Balangkas | 2.0% | 14,658  | 73.30  | 181.1  | 1445  |
Bignay | 7.4% | 53,837  | 268.80  | 664.2  | 1440  |
Bisig | 0.2% | 1,448  | 45.60  | 112.7  | 1440  |
Canumay East  | 2.1% | 15,058  | 217.30  | 537.0  | 1447  |
Canumay West  | 3.7% | 26,517  | 141.30  | 349.2  | 1443  |
Coloong  | 1.8% | 13,035  | 223.80  | 553.0  | 1445  |
Dalandanan | 2.8% | 20,084  | 93.90  | 232.0  | 1443  |
Isla | 0.7% | 5,161  | 39.60  | 97.9  | 1440  |
Lawang Bato | 3.3% | 23,880  | 287.50  | 710.4  | 1447  |
Lingunan  | 3.5% | 25,423  | 115.90  | 286.4  | 1446  |
Mabolo  | 0.2% | 1,122  | 115.00  | 284.2  | 1444  |
Malanday | 2.7% | 19,344  | 295.60  | 730.4  | 1444  |
Malinta  | 7.4% | 53,486  | 174.10  | 430.2  | 1440  |
Palasan | 0.9% | 6,786  | 15.60  | 38.5  | 1444  |
Pariancillo Villa | 0.3% | 1,989  | 5.00  | 12.4  | 1440  |
Pasolo  | 1.1% | 8,190  | 79.50  | 196.4  | 1444  |
Poblacion  | 0.0% | 224  | 3.40  | 8.4  | 1440  |
Polo | 0.2% | 1,147  | 5.20  | 12.8  | 1444  |
Punturin | 3.5% | 25,170  | 162.20  | 400.8  | 1447  |
Rincon  | 1.0% | 7,097  | 24.40  | 60.3  | 1444  |
Tagalag | 0.5% | 3,468  | 101.00  | 249.6  | 1440  |
Viente Reales | 2.6% | 18,874  | 192.90  | 476.7  | 1440  |
Wawang Pulo  | 0.6% | 4,198  | 27.80  | 68.7  | 1440  |

District II

Barangay  | Population (2024)[57] | Area[a] | ZIP Code | Established
Bagbaguin  | 2.1% | 15,524  | 159.10  | 393.1  | 1440  |
Gen. T. de Leon  | 13.7% | 99,317  | 366.90  | 906.6  | 1442  |
Karuhatan | 5.9% | 42,845  | 190.60  | 471.0  | 1441  |
Mapulang Lupa  | 4.2% | 30,775  | 140.80  | 347.9  | 1448  |
Marulas  | 8.5% | 61,583  | 224.70  | 555.2  | 1440  |
Maysan  | 3.2% | 23,501  | 253.30  | 625.9  | 1440  |
Parada  | 3.0% | 21,602  | 34.40  | 85.0  | 1440  |
Paso de Blas  | 1.8% | 12,882  | 155.00  | 383.0  | 1442  |
Ugong  | 7.8% | 56,202  | 307.20  | 759.1  | 1440  |
Total  | 725,173  | 47.02  | 18.15  |

### Climate

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Valenzuela

Climate chart (explanation)

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Source: BBC Weather (Manila)
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Due to its location in Metro Manila, the climate of Valenzuela is almost similar to the country's capital, Manila. Being on the west coast of the Philippines, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) classifies Valenzuela as Type I under its weather scheme. Wind from the Pacific Ocean is generally blocked by the Sierra Madre mountain range several kilometers east of the city.[58]

Its proximity to the equator tends to give the city a very small temperature range, from as low as 20 °C (68 °F) to as high as 35 °C (95 °F), although humidity makes these hot temperatures feel much hotter. The Köppen climate system classifies Valenzuela climate as a borderline tropical monsoon (Am) and tropical savanna (Aw) due to its location and precipitation characteristics. This means the city has two pronounced seasons: dry and wet seasons.

Humidity levels are usually high in the morning, especially during June–November, making it feel warmer. The lowest humidity levels are recorded in the evening during the wet season. Discomfort from heat and humidity is extreme during May and June and is higher than other places in the country. The average sunlight is highest in April at 254.25 hours and lowest in July, August and September at 113 hours.[59]

Climate data for Valenzuela, Philippines

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 29.8
(85.6)  | 30.7
(87.3)  | 32.4
(90.3)  | 33.9
(93.0)  | 33.8
(92.8)  | 32.2
(90.0)  | 31.1
(88.0)  | 30.6
(87.1)  | 30.7
(87.3)  | 31.0
(87.8)  | 30.6
(87.1)  | 29.9
(85.8)  | 31.4
(88.5)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | 25.6
(78.1)  | 26.0
(78.8)  | 27.4
(81.3)  | 28.9
(84.0)  | 29.2
(84.6)  | 28.3
(82.9)  | 27.5
(81.5)  | 27.3
(81.1)  | 27.3
(81.1)  | 27.3
(81.1)  | 26.8
(80.2)  | 26.0
(78.8)  | 27.3
(81.1)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | 21.4
(70.5)  | 21.4
(70.5)  | 22.5
(72.5)  | 23.9
(75.0)  | 24.7
(76.5)  | 24.5
(76.1)  | 24.0
(75.2)  | 24.0
(75.2)  | 23.9
(75.0)  | 23.6
(74.5)  | 23
(73)  | 22.2
(72.0)  | 23.3
(73.8)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 18
(0.7)  | 10
(0.4)  | 13
(0.5)  | 30
(1.2)  | 159
(6.3)  | 318
(12.5)  | 477
(18.8)  | 503
(19.8)  | 369
(14.5)  | 194
(7.6)  | 140
(5.5)  | 65
(2.6)  | 2,296
(90.4)
Source: en.climate-data.org[60]

### Ecology

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Valenzuela City was originally characterized by expansive grasslands that supported a primarily agricultural landscape. These natural grass covers were highly suitable for farming and played a significant role in sustaining local agricultural practices. However, with the accelerated pace of industrialization and economic growth, substantial changes in land use were observed. Large portions of these grasslands were converted into paved roads and urban infrastructure to accommodate the city's growing population and commercial activities, resulting in a considerable reduction of green spaces.[61]

In response to the environmental impacts of urban development, the local government of Valenzuela initiated several measures aimed at preserving and revitalizing urban vegetation. Among the most notable of these initiatives was the establishment of community vegetable gardens and techno-demonstration farms throughout various barangays in the city. These projects were designed not only to promote sustainable urban agriculture but also to encourage environmental awareness and food security among residents. By 2003, the city had established at least two fully operational community farms, serving as models for integrating greenery into an increasingly urbanized environment.[61]

Flora and fauna in Valenzuela include the common plants and animals found in Luzon, such as domesticated mammals. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau declared a two-hectare mangrove/swampy area in Villa Encarnacion, barangay Malanday as an ecotourism site.[62] Every year, about 100 species of migratory birds, such as black-crowned night herons (Nycticorax nycticorax) and other native birds such as moorhen (Gallinula sp.), swamphen (Porphyrio sp.) and Philippine duck (Anas luzonica) flock the area. Wooden view decks are built to facilitate spectators, enthusiasts and visitors while having birdwatching and counting activities.[63] As of 2020, the said ecotourism site is no longer the Villa Encarnacion today, as the area has been changed, and houses were built on the side of the main road and other residential developments.

In 2007, ordinary fishing ponds in Tagalag and Coloong were transformed into fishing spots which attract anglers every year for a prize catch. Fish tournaments are held yearly to increase tourism and livelihood in the area.[64]

In 2008, the Supreme Court of the Philippines mandated Regional Trial Court Branch 171 as an environmental court handling all environmental cases in Valenzuela.[65]

Thomas Hodge-Smith noted in 1939 that Valenzuela is rich in black tektites occurring in spheroidal and cylindrical shapes and are free of bubbles.[66]

## Government

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The Valenzuela City Hall Complex in barangay Karuhatan.

### Local government

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Like other cities in the Philippines, Valenzuela is governed by a mayor and a vice mayor who are elected to three-year terms. The mayor is the executive head who leads the city's departments in the execution of city ordinances and delivery of public services. The vice mayor heads a legislative council that is composed of 14 members: six councilors from each of the city's two districts, and two ex officio offices held by the Association of Barangay Chairmen President as the barangay sector representative and the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President as youth sector representative. The council is in charge of creating the city's policies in the form of ordinances and resolutions.[11]

The city is geographically part of, but not politically related to, the third district of Metro Manila.

First (left) and second(right) legislative districts of Valenzuela.

### Elected officials

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The incumbent mayor and vice mayor of the city are Weslie T. Gatchalian and Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino, respectively.

Representatives, officials and members of the 10th Valenzuela City Council Designation  | First district | Second District

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Representatives | Kenneth T. Gatchalian (NPC)  | Gerald Cloyd Alexis D.V. Galang (Lakas)
Mayor | Weslie T. Gatchalian (NPC)
Vice Mayor  | Marlon Paulo D. Alejandrino (NPC)
Councilors | Cristina Marie F. Tan (NUP)  | Lorena C. Natividad-Borja (NPC)
Joseph William D. Lee (NPC)  | Niña Sheila B. Lopez (NPC)
Richard C. Enriquez (Lakas)  | Roselle S. Sy (NPC)
Walter Magnum D. Dela Cruz (NPC)  | Chiqui Marie N. Carreon (NPC)
Kisha Coleen R. Ancheta (NPC)  | Christoffer Joseph M. Pineda (NPC)
Exequil D.J. Serrano (NPC)  | Louie P. Nolasco (NPC)
ABC President | Mario B. San Andres (Canumay West)
SK President | Jairus Jeofri P. Esplana (Malinta)

### Court system and police

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The Supreme Court of the Philippines recognizes five regional trial courts and two metropolitan trial courts within Valenzuela that have an over-all jurisdiction in the populace of the city.

The Valenzuela City Police Station (VCPS) is one of the four city police stations in the Northern Police District under the jurisdiction of the Nation Capital Region Police office.[67] Today, there are more than 500 police officers working for the VCPS, which puts the police-residents ratio in the city at 1:16,000.[68]

In 2007, the Valenzuela City Peace and Order Council, of which the VCPS is a member, was hailed 2nd placer for the Best Peace and Order Council award that was conferred by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, the NCRPO, and the Manila Peace and Order Council.[68] In 2012, the VCPS was cited by the NCRPO for having the best Women and Children Protection Desk in the metro.[68]

## Demographics

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Population census of ValenzuelaYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

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1903 | 8,183| —
1918 | 9,323| +0.87%
1939 | 13,468| +1.77%
1948 | 16,740| +2.45%
1960 | 41,473| +7.85%
1970 | 98,456| +9.02%
1975 | 150,605| +8.90%
1980 | 212,363| +7.11%
1990 | 340,227| +4.83%
1995 | 437,165| +4.81%
2000 | 485,433| +2.27%
2007 | 568,928| +2.21%
2010 | 575,356| +0.41%
2015 | 620,422| +1.45%
2020 | 714,978| +3.03%
2024 | 725,173| +0.34%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[69][70][71][72][73]

The demonym of Valenzuela is Valenzuelano for males and Valenzuelana for females; it is sometimes spelled as Valenzuelaño.

Based on the 2020 census, Valenzuela has a total population of 714,978, the 7th most populous in the NCR and 13th in the Philippines. This is an increase of 7.8 percent from 575,356 people in 2010, at an annual growth rate of a 1.45%.[74][75]

The five most populous barangays are: Gen. T. de Leon (89,441), Marulas (53,978), Malinta (48,397), Ugong (41,821) and Karuhatan (40,996).[74]

Valenzuela City household population in 2010, on the other hand, is at 574,840.[76] Almost half, 50.2 per cent, are males. Females comprise 49.8 per cent of the population, with a total number of 286, 548. The city has a sex ratio of 101 males for every 100 females, the second highest ratio in the region, after Navotas, which has a sex ratio of 102 males per 100 females.[75] Seven out of ten Valenzuela residents, 66.7 per cent, belong to the working-age group, or those aged 15 to 64. The remaining 33.3 are aged 0 to below 15 and 65 and above, which are classified as the dependent age group.[76]

Household population by age group and sex, and sex ratio by age group, City of Valenzuela, 2010

City population is expected to reach the 700,000-mark by mid-2022.[77]

## Culture

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### "Himig Valenzuela"

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"Himig Valenzuela"

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"Himig Valenzuela",[78] or "Valenzuela Hymn", is the official song of the city.[79] It is sung during flag ceremonies of private and public schools as well as government institutions along with the Philippine national anthem, "Lupang Hinirang". The hymn was composed by Edwin Ortega which has the primary objective to promote unity, progress and patriotism among the city's citizens.[80]

City ordinance number 18 mandated all citizens of Valenzuela to sing the hymn in all meetings and public occasions.[80]

Before its adoption in 2008, Valenzuela has its official hymn during its time as municipality, from being part of Bulacan to Metro Manila, called "Bayang Valenzuela", composed by Igmidio M. Reyes and its lyrics by Dr. Eusebio S. Vibar. It is now abandoned its use as official hymn of this city. There is a video by Valenzuela City Cultural and Tourism Development Office, which is found on Facebook.[81]

### Feasts and holidays

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In 2007, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo signed Republic Act No. 9428 which sets February 14 every year as a special non-working holiday to commemorate cityhood of Valenzuela in 1998.[82] On the same hand, November 12 each year is declared by the city government as the city's foundation day, looking back the establishment of then-Polo in 1623. There are misunderstandings before regarding the date of the actual foundation of the town, however, this date was decided by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines to be the town's creation, since Spanish colonizers adopted a town's patron saint feast day as its date of creation.[1][2]

Each barangay in Valenzuela have their own feast. Most of them launch celebrations during May and April to honor patron saints and bounty harvest. Every April 26, a santacruzan is performed along with Santa Cruz Festival in Barangay Isla. A santacruzan is a novena procession commemorating St. Helena's mythical finding of the cross. St. Helena was the mother of Constantine the Great. According to legends, 300 years after the death of Christ, at the age of 75, she went to Calvary to conduct a search for the Cross. After some archeological diggings at the site of the Crucifixion, she unearthed three crosses. She tested each one by making a sick servant lie on all three. The cross where the servant recovered was identified as Christ's. St. Helena's feast day falls on August 8 but the anniversary of the finding of the Cross is on May 3, in the Philippines, this celebration took the form of the Mexican Santa Cruz de Mayo.[83]

Hiyas ng Bulakan Sayaw-Pasasalamat, 12 Mayo 1763 - San Roque ng Pulo historical marker

Mano Po, San Roque Festival is celebrated every May 12 in Mabolo. In Valenzuela, San Roque is also known as the patron saint of the unmarried. There are countless tales of single girls who danced and prayed in the procession and who claim to have found their husband during the fiesta. The festival is almost similar to Obando Fertility Rites where hopeful romantics dance to San Roque requesting to find their true love.[84] Street dancing and procession along the city's major thoroughfares in commemoration of the feast of San Roque, highlighting the customs and traditional celebration of the festival.[85] This also commemorates townsfolk victory after the British departed the country following the end of Seven Years' War with Spain.[86]

The Feast of San Diego de Alcala is commemorated every November 12 in Poblacion. This is a celebration of the feast of the oldest church in Valenzuela which includes annual boat racing, street dancing and different fabulous activities of the festival.[87] As part of the San Diego de Alcala Feast Day, a unique food festival in the country is celebrated which features the famous putong Polo, the small but classy kakanin which was originally created in the town of Polo.[88] This rice cake was a recipient of Manuel Quezon Presidential Award in 1931 which was cited having its exotic taste and amazingly long shelf-life.[89] The celebration, known as Putong Polo Festival includes a parade featuring artistic creations from the rice cake which showcases creativity among the residents.[90]

## Economy

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Owing to the cross-migration of people across the country and its location as the northernmost point of Metro Manila, Valenzuela has developed into a multicultural metropolis. A former agricultural rural area, Valenzuela has grown into a major economic and industrial center of the Philippines when a large number of industries relocated to the central parts of the city.[91]

Poverty incidence of Valenzuela

2000
6.44

2003
4.40

2006
5.10

2009
3.74

2012
2.29

2015
3.56

2018
0.54

2021
1.50

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99]

## Tourism

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San Miguel Brewery Inc. - Polo Brewery

The Valenzuela City People's Park or simply People's Park, is an urban park located in a 1.3-hectare lot beside the city hall in Barangay Karuhatan. There is an electronically controlled dancing fountain at the park entrance. There are also open areas, a children's playground, and some spaces for animals. The 400-seater amphitheater has also hosted a wide range of activities.[100]

The Valenzuela City Family Park, also located in Barangay Karuhatan, is another public park in the area that integrates nature in the urban setting.[101] The park features a variety of amenities including a children's playground, an interactive fountain, an aviary, outdoor fitness equipment, an amphitheater, and a food park. The park is also pet-friendly, bike-friendly, and accessible to persons with disabilities.[101]

One of the many initiatives of the city government to create greener spaces, Polo Mini Park was inaugurated on January 21, 2020, six months after the announcement of the rehabilitation of the historical old town square of Polo. The park is adorned with hundred-years old luscious trees, fountain, memorial marker commemorating war veterans and statues of Pío Valenzuela and José Rizal. The park signifies not only a place for relaxation but also marks the historical identity of the City.[102]

In English, Arkong Bato means "arch of stone" which was constructed and built by the Americans in 1910 to serve as borders between the provinces of Bulacan (where Valenzuela or Polo, as it was known before, belonged to) and Rizal. (where Malabon used to be part of) The arch is located along M.H. del Pilar Street, which was once the main gateway to North Luzon before the construction of MacArthur Highway and North Luzon Expressway. After Malabon seceded from Rizal and Valenzuela from Bulacan to become part of Metropolitan Manila in 1975, the arch now marked as the boundary between the two towns and their respective barangays, Barangay Santulan in Malabon and Barangay Arkong Bato in Valenzuela.[103][104]

The Harry C. Egbert Memorial is located in Sitio Tangke Street in Malinta that serves as monument and memorial to Brigadier general Harry Clay Egbert, commanding officer of the 22nd Infantry Regiment of the United States who was mortally wounded here in 1899 during the Philippine–American War. Additionally, Egbert also served the US Army during American Civil War and Spanish–American War.[105]

The Museo Valenzuela (English: Valenzuela Museum) was the house where Dr. Pío Valenzuela, in whose memory the old town of Polo was renamed, was born and saw the best years of his life. This same house was burned recently. Valenzuela's historical and cultural landmark, Museo Valenzuela features collections of artifacts depicting the city's past and continuing development.

The Libingan ng mga Hapon (English: Japanese Cemetery) was built in a 500-square meter lot of the Bureau of Telecommunications compound. The cemetery served thousands of fallen Japanese soldiers during the Philippines Campaign of 1944–45.[103][104]

The National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima (Filipino: Pambansang Dambana ng Birhen ng Fatima) is the center of the Fatima apostolate in the country was declared a tourist site in 1982 by the Department of Tourism and a pilgrimage shrine in 2009 by the Diocese of Malolos. It is near the Our Lady of Fatima University.[106] The shrine houses the wooden statue of Our Lady of Fatima, one of the fifty images blessed by Pope Paul VI in 1967 as part of golden celebration of the Marian apparition to three children in Fátima, Portugal.[107] The images were later distributed to churches worldwide, where one of them is intended for the Philippines, however, unclaimed ending up in New Jersey. In 1984, Cardinal Jaime Sin, Archbishop of Manila, finally claimed the statue and was then transferred under the custody Bahay Maria Foundation, a Philippine-based Marian organization. During People Power Revolution in 1986, it was one of the iconic figures held by revolutionaries to oust the dictator Ferdinand Marcos.[108] On October 17, 1999, the statue was then transferred to the shrine. The feast of Our Lady of Fatima is celebrated every March 7 and May 13.[107][109][110]

Dr. Pío Valenzuela, who became part of the triumvirate of revolutionary society Katipunan and founder of the organ Ang Kalayaan, lived and died in 1956 at the old Residence of Pío Valenzuela along Velilla Street in Barangay Pariancillo Villa, where a marker by the Valenzuela city government was placed in his honor. The present house was built after the war on the site of the old house which once served as venue for secret meetings and gatherings of the Katipunan. The old house was burned during World War II.[103][104]

The San Diego de Alcala Church and its belfry was built in 1632 by the people of Polo. Residents were taken to forced labor to complete the church after the town gained its independence through Father Juan Taranco and Don Juan Monsod. The belfry and entrance arch, which are over four centuries old, are the only parts of the edifice that remain to this day. The main structure was destroyed by bombs during the Japanese occupation. Residents of barangays Polo and Poblacion celebrate the feast day of San Diego de Alcala on November 12 every year, together with the putong polo festival.[88]

Located at Malanday, the Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish Church, was erected on October 17, 1994, to replace the Santo Cristo Chapel, and solemnly declared on June 24, 2001. The Church belongs to the Vicariate of St. Didacus of Alcala – Valenzuela City, Roman Catholic Diocese of Malolos.

The Valenzuela Astrodome is a large multi-purpose, domed sports stadium located in barangay Dalandanan that hosts several sports events, concerts, promotional events, seminars, job fairs, etc.

Dubbed as Valenzuela City's "best kept secret", the Tagalag Fishing Village lies beside a 1.3-kilometer (0.81 mi) boardwalk in Barangay Tagalag. Various activities are being offered in one of the newest attractions in the city such as recreational fishing, line fishing tutorials, bird watching, boating, photowalk, and sunset watching.[111]

The Valenzuela boardwalk is a conversion of "Tagalag Fishing Village"s' 1.3-kilometer (0.81 mi) flood dike (protection) into a walkway with a bike trail, among other attractions. Its flood wall has a four-meter-wide linear park traversing Barangays Coloong, Tagalag and Wawang Polo. It was inaugurated by a walkathon in September, 2024.[112]

Gallery of tourist spots in Valenzuela

* Valenzuela People's Park

* Polo Mini Park

* Valenzuela Family Park

* Arkong Bato Park

* National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima

* San Diego de Alcala Church

* Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish Church

* Museo Valenzuela

* Tagalag Fishing Village

* Valenzuela Family Park

* Arkong Bato Monument and Park

* Polo Park Valenzuela

## Services

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### Education

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Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela main building in Malinta. Valenzuela City Polytechnic College entry marker in Parada. The Valenzuela City School of Mathematics and Science in 2014.

The city collaborates with other institutions, government or private, to bring quality education among its citizens under the "WIN ang Edukasyon Program" (roughly means Education WIN sic Program, WIN is the nickname of the current mayor Sherwin Gatchalian). In 2010, the government, in partnership with the local school board, funded the purchase and construction of computer laboratories in 10 secondary schools all having a net worth of ₱17.7M (or about US$410,000 as of April 2011). This also includes the distribution of ₱1.46M (or about US$34,000 as of April 2011) computers in Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela City Polytechnic College, as part of Department of Education's ICT4E Strategic Plan. In this project, information and communication technology education is extended and expanded among all students.[113] In 2009, the City Engineering Office repaired sidewalks and drainage to assist students especially during the wet season; they also repaired and constructed new buildings and classrooms to some schools in the city.[114] Under the same program, elementary school students received free mathematics and English workbooks published by the government especially designed for Valenzuelanos.[114] The steady increase of 3.4% enrollment rate each year forces the government to construct new buildings and classrooms to meet the target 1:45 teacher-to-student ratio, contrary to the current count of 1:50 ratio alternating in three shifts.[115] WIN ang Edukasyon Program was done in partnership with the Synergeia Foundation, a non-government organization that aims to improve education in local governments in the Philippines.[116]

At the same time, WIN ang Edukasyon Program also spearheads the yearly training of some mathematics and English language teachers assigned to Grades 1 and 2 pupils.[117] The seminar focuses on how to enhance reading skills, language proficiency and mathematics of the students they are teaching through re-acquaintance with various drills and activities. This was done with the efforts of lecturers from Ateneo de Manila University and Bulacan State University using the approach developed by the UP Diliman's College of Education.[118][119]

The government owns Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela and Valenzuela City Polytechnic College that serve as the city's state university and technical school for residents and non-residents respectively. The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Valenzuela (PLV) or University of the City of Valenzuela, was established in 2002 and is located within the perimeters of the old city hall in barangay Poblacion. In 2009, the city council passed Resolution No. 194 series of 2008 which authorized the government to purchase lots costing PhP 33M (or about US$750,000 as of April 2011) in nearby Children of Mary Immaculate College as part of the university's expansion.[120] Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian assisted the development, which has an over-all cost of ₱75M (or about US$1.7M as of April 2011) loaned from Development Bank of the Philippines.[121] The newly purchased lots are used to construct an annex building which will house the departments of business administration and accountancy. The Board of Regents expected an increase of enrollment from 800 to 3,000 students in the next few years.[122]

Valenzuela City Polytechnic College (VCPC) was allotted with additional ₱18M (or about US$420,000 as of April 2011) budget in 2009 from the city fund which will be used for expansion and upgrade of the college.[114][123]

There are also privately owned academic institutions including the Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU). OLFU was previously granted by Commission on Higher Education an autonomy, which includes independence from monitoring and evaluation services by the Commission though still entitled by subsidies and other financial grants from the national government whenever possible. The autonomous status of the university was approved on March 11, 2009, and expired last March 30, 2014.[124]

### Healthcare

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Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital in Dalandanan. ACE Valenzuela

There are numerous hospitals in Valenzuela like the city-run Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital and the Valenzuela Medical Center. There are also privately owned hospitals like Calalang General Hospital, Sanctissimo Rosario General Hospital and Fatima University Medical Center, a tertiary private hospital under the administration of Our Lady of Fatima University.[125][126][127] The soon-to-rise Valenzuela City West Emergency Hospital and Dialysis Center is located in barangay Dalandanan, adjacent to Valenzuela City Astrodome and Dalandanan National High School. It will render adequate healthcare services to underprivileged residents at a minimal fee.[128]

The city implements VC Cares Program which is designed for individuals who are unable to provide healthcare and basic necessities for themselves or meet special emergency situations of need.[129] While health care service and financial assistance are generally the forms of assistance given, these may be supplemented by other forms of assistance, as well as problem-solving and referral services. Appropriate referrals may be made to other agencies or institutions where complementary services may be obtained.[130]

According to the 2002 Commission on Audit, the city reported accomplishment per health center ranging from as low as 42.26% to as high as 206% and vaccine utilization of 33% to 90% compared to normal 46% to 377% per basic requirements.[131]

There are swampy areas on Valenzuela and there is a stagnant water in Tullahan River on the south, which make citizens vulnerable to mosquito-linked diseases such as dengue and malaria. Though malaria is not a common case in Valenzuela–the city ranks consistently among top five dengue-infected regions in the Philippines with around 560% chance of recurrence every year.[132][133] In the second quarter of 2008, however, only 500% increase was reported compared to the same period in 2007.[134]

In September 2009, the Department of Health distributed free Olyset anti-dengue nets treated permethrin insecticide to Gen. T. de Leon High School. Over 150 rolls of the nets were given and installed to the windows of the said school, as part of DOH's "Dalaw sa Barangay: Aksyon Kontra Dengue" (Visit Barangay: Action against Dengue) campaign.[135]

#### Legal issues

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In April, 2024, Wilbert T. Lee filed House Resolution No. 1674 to investigate the reported complaints against Allied Care Experts Medical Center - Malanday, Valenzuela. Richel Mae Pepito Alvaro, 26, and Lovery Magtangob, 28, "palit-ulo" scheme victims, filed complaints of serious and slight illegal detention with the Valenzuela City Prosecutor's Office against the hospital and several of its staff over unsettled hospital bills amounting to P518,519 and P777,378, respectively. "For Case No. 1, a slight illegal detention charge was filed. For Case No. 2, the victim was detained for three days so it will fall [under] serious illegal detention," Wes Gatchalian said.[136][137]

### Shopping centers and utilities

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One Mall Valenzuela in Barangay Gen. T. de Leon

On October 28, 2005, SM Supercenter Valenzuela (now SM City Valenzuela) was inaugurated.[138] Other shopping sites such as Puregold Valenzuela, the newly renovated South Supermarket and the newly opened Puregold Paso de Blas is also located in the city.[139][140] All these stores compete against each other since most have the same product offerings as diversified groceries except for SM City Valenzuela which has upgraded with the opening of The SM Store. People from the city with more major shopping needs normally head south to cities such as Quezon City and Manila, since they have bigger malls and commercial centers with more diverse trade goods.

Water supply for the city is supplied by the Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System (MWSS)' west concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (MWSI).[141][142] As of 2006, the city has at least 68% water service coverage as determined by the Regulatory Office of the MWSS.[143][144] Each customer receives at least 7 psi water pressure, which means supply can reach for up to two floors for residential use.[145] Maynilad is owned and currently operated by DMCI Holdings, Inc.–Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (DMCI-MPIC).[146]

On June 2, 2010, the Sitero Francisco Memorial National High School in barangay Ugong unveiled its first solar generators, the first time for a school in the Philippines. The six 1-kilowatt photovoltaic solar arrays installed to light nine-classrooms are bought from Wanxiang America Corporation through the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) and are part of the solar energy initiative of the city. The arrays were shipped from Illinois, installation were paid by the city government. First district representative Rex Gatchalian and former second district councilor Shalani Soledad headed the switching ceremony, that made it the first-ever solar-powered school in the country.[147][148] The solar panels can generate 1 kW to 5 kW of electricity per hour depending on the intensity of sunlight. Unused solar energy is stored in eight deep-cycle batteries which can be used after sunset. The panels also continue to absorb light from the night sky.[149]

### Waste management

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According to the 2002 Metro Manila Solid Waste Management Report of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Valenzuela has the highest number of identified recycling companies in the region.[150] It was also said that recycling centers related to plastic materials are relatively higher than other recyclable objects like metals, paper, glass among others.[150] Accordingly, the city government allocates an amount of about 785.70 Philippine pesos (approx. US$18 as of April 2011) for every transportation and collection costs of a ton of waste material. In 2003, the city generated about 307.70 tons of waste every day.[151] In 2001, it was reported by ADB that the city has as high as 25% solid waste management cost recovery rate through service charges on households and other enterprises for operational activities associated with waste collection, treatment and disposal.[152] That same year, the city's proposal to implement a community-based solid waste management project in barangay Mapulang Lupa, was approved by the national government, which involves social mobilization, training of personnel, implementation of segregated collection and establishment of materials recovery facility and windows composting operation among others. The city government was granted a maximum of US$25,000 from Asian Development Bank for the operation of the project.[153]

In 1988, the city opened its first waste disposal facility, the Lingunan Controlled Dumpsite. Every year, the facility collects and processed only about 60% of the entire city's waste with landfilling and recycling services. The dumpsite uses rice hull ash as daily cover and odor control material for the waste collected in the area.[154] Lingunan Controlled Dumpsite also conducted some limited waste segregation and resource recovery operations prior to burial of residual waste.[154] In 2006, the controlled dumpsite was closed per MMDA order in 2003 and was subsequently converted into a sanitary landfill as directed by RA 9003.[151]

In statistics, 60% of the wastes collected in the city are collected, hauled and dumped in controlled dumpsites while 5% are retrieved and recycled and 35% are thrown everywhere in the city. Half of all these wastes are non-biodegradable wastes which include plastics, Styrofoams and rubbers alike, while the remaining are biodegradable wastes which is 70% food and kitchen wastes, 20% plant wastes and 10% animal wastes.[155] In 2002, there are about 30 small and big junkshops that collect recyclable materials and 20 schools that require their students to bring recyclable stuff as school project.[155]

The city spearheaded Metro Manila's implementation of full-pledged waste management program in 1999 when it became the first area in the region to allocate 2.8-hectare land in barangay Marulas, to serve an ecology center and location for the city's waste management program's operation center. Biodegradable wastes in this area are converted to fertilizers.[156] In 2004, the city government funded the repair of 29 garbage trucks and purchase of another 20 trucks that may increase the capacity of Waste Management Office to do full rounds of garbage every week.[157]

### Justice management

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In a joint study conducted by the Supreme Court of the Philippines and the United Nations Development Programme in July 2003 assessing inmate and institutional management among selected municipal and city jails in the National Capital Region, it was found that Valenzuela City Jail has a congestion rate of 170%. According to the study, the excess number of inmates in Metro Manila jails resulted into outbreak of various ailments such as psychiatric disorders, pulmonary tuberculosis and skin diseases. The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology recommends the implementation of release programs under applicable laws.[158]

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) of Valenzuela is located along Valenzuela Hall of Justice in barangay Karuhatan.[159] It was formerly located at the old city hall in barangay Maysan which was transferred by mayor Sherwin Gatchalian in 2010 along with other trial courts, the police headquarters and prosecutor's office of the city.[160] That same year, the BJMP launched the Alternative Learning System program, in partnership with the local government and Department of Education (DepEd), as part of the rehabilitation programs to city jail inmates. Successful passers of the program received certification of DepEd as proof of completion of secondary education.[161]

## Transportation

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North Luzon Expressway southbound lane in Barangay Canumay West MacArthur Highway in Barangay Malanday

Expressways such as the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and NLEX Harbor Link project traverse through Valenzuela. Valenzuela is accessible to and from NLEX via Paso de Blas Interchange, formerly known as Malinta Exit (due to the road's direct access to barangay Malinta), at Km. 28. It also has exits towards barangays Lingunan and Lawang Bato. Meanwhile, the Harbor Link project, where Segments 8.1 and 9 are components of Circumferential Road 5, provides access to Valenzuela through its interchanges at MacArthur Highway (Karuhatan), Harbor Link Interchange with NLEX, and Mindanao Avenue in barangay Ugong, as well as exits towards barangays Parada and Gen. T. de Leon.[162][163]

Valenzuela is also connected to Bulacan through MacArthur Highway which ends at Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan.

One of the well-known bridges in Valenzuela is the Tullahan Bridge in barangay Marulas that connects the city to barangay Potrero in Malabon.[54] Tullahan bridge is part of MacArthur Highway that was built during the Spanish era as a way of transporting vehicles over Tullahan River. In the span of years, it was renovated repeatedly, most recent was in 2008, though defects on the bridge began to appear barely six months after it opened for public use.[164][165][166]

The city is webbed by hundreds of roads where 99.622% of them has a surface type of concrete while the remaining 0.378% were made of dirt.[167] The Department of Public Works and Highways recognizes nine national bridges in Valenzuela, listed below.[168] Other bridges are just minors that connect small cliffs and former landfill areas, like Malinta Bridge in barangay Malinta. City roads has an average road density of 1.155 kilometer of road per 100 square-kilometer of land area. Each road has an average road section of 155 sections and spans 54.267 kilometers (33.720 mi).[167]

The Valenzuela Gateway Complex Terminal in Paso de Blas is designated by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority as Manila's northern provincial bus terminal. Bus companies also founded terminals in barangay Malanday, northernmost locality of Valenzuela along the border with Bulacan, though there are terminals situated in barangays Dalandanan and Karuhatan as well. This includes Laguna Star Bus, PAMANA Transport Service, Inc., CEM Trans Services and Philippine Corinthian Liner, Inc. among others. These buses are lined with Metro Manila destinations only, usually in Alabang or Baclaran with routes along EDSA. Bus traffic is also dense at barangays Paso de Blas and Bagbaguin due to its proximity to Paso de Blas Interchange and bus terminals in Novaliches, Quezon City. Other modes of transportation includes jeepneys (with routes usually from Malanday to Recto, Santa Cruz, Divisoria, Pier 15 South Harbor & T. M. Kalaw in Manila and Grace Park & Monumento in Caloocan and Malinta to Malolos City, Baliwag and Santa Maria along MacArthur Highway) for general mass transportation, tricycles (or trikes) for small-scale transportation and taxicabs for upper middle classes.

There are no airports and ports in Valenzuela.

## External relations

[edit]

See also: List of sister cities in the Philippines

Valenzuela is twinned with the following towns and cities:

Country  | Place  | Region / State  | Date

|
|
|

South Korea |  Bucheon[169][170] |  Gyeonggi | 2006
Philippines |  Santa Cruz[171] |  Marinduque | 2008
Philippines  |  Narvacan[172] |  Ilocos Sur | 2012
Philippines  |  Angeles[173] |  Pampanga | 2012
Philippines  |  Altavas |  Aklan | 2012
Philippines  |  Koronadal[174] |  South Cotabato | 2012
Philippines  |  Bayugan |  Agusan del Sur | 2012
Philippines  |  Alabat |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Buenavista |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Calauag |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Candelaria |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Catanauan |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Dolores |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  General Nakar |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Guinayangan |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Gumaca |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Infanta |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Jomalig |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Lucban |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Macalelon |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Padre Burgos |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Pagbilao |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Perez |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Sampaloc |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  San Antonio |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  San Narciso |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Sariaya |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Unisan |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Taraka |  Lanao del Sur | 2012
Philippines  |  Malinao |  Albay | 2012
Philippines  |  Quezon |  Quezon | 2012
Philippines  |  Batangas |  Batangas | 2012
Philippines  |  Luna |  La Union | 2012
Philippines  |  Calapan |  Oriental Mindoro | 2012
Philippines  |  Allen |  Northern Samar | 2012
Philippines  |  Kananga |  Leyte | 2012
Philippines  |  Navotas |  Metro Manila | 2013
Philippines  |  Marilao |  Bulacan | 2013
Philippines  |  Santa Maria |  Laguna | 2013
Philippines  |  Mina |  Iloilo | 2014
Philippines  |  Daet |  Camarines Norte | 2014
Philippines  |  Mercedes |  Camarines Norte | 2014
Philippines  |  Dumangas |  Iloilo | 2014
Philippines  |  Cabatuan |  Iloilo | 2014
Philippines  |  New Lucena |  Iloilo | 2014
Philippines  |  Pambujan |  Samar | 2014
Philippines  |  Lavezares |  Northern Samar | 2014
Philippines  |  Sagay |  Camiguin | 2014
Philippines  |  Hernani |  Eastern Samar | 2014
Philippines  |  Jose Panganiban |  Camarines Norte | 2014
Philippines  |  Vinzons |  Camarines Norte | 2014
Philippines  |  Labo |  Camarines Norte | 2014
Philippines  |  San Antonio |  Nueva Ecija | 2014
Philippines  |  Legazpi |  Albay | 2014
Philippines  |  Bustos |  Bulacan | 2014
Philippines  |  San Vicente |  Northern Samar | 2014
Philippines  |  Laoag |  Ilocos Norte | 2015
Philippines  |  Urdaneta |  Pangasinan | 2015
Philippines  |  San Fernando |  La Union | 2015
Philippines  |  Panglima Sugala |  Tawi-Tawi | 2015
Philippines  |  Goa |  Camarines Sur | 2016
Philippines  |  Baliwag |  Bulacan | 2016
Philippines  |  Cuenca |  Batangas | 2016
Philippines  |  Natonin |  Mountain Province | 2017
Philippines  |  Rizal |  Cagayan | 2017
Philippines  |  San Mateo |  Rizal | 2017
Philippines  |  Bulan |  Sorsogon | 2018
Philippines  |  Capoocan |  Leyte | 2018
Philippines  |  Oroquieta |  Misamis Occidental | 2019
Philippines  |  Dao |  Capiz | 2019
Philippines  |  La Paz |  Abra | 2019
Philippines  |  Bongabong |  Oriental Mindoro | 2019
Philippines  |  Pandan |  Antique (province) | 2020

### Friendship links

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Valenzuela has friendship links (with no formal constitution) with the following towns and cities. Agreements usually forged towards industrial, cultural or academic exchanges and understanding.

* Yangzhou, Jiangsu China[170][175]
* Kauaʻi, Hawaii, United States[176]

## Notable people

[edit]

See also: List of people from Metro Manila

* Atty. Santiago San Andres de Guzman, Municipal Mayor from 1988 to 1992
* Virgilio "Billy" Abarrientos, member of the Crispa Redmanizers
* Eugenio Angeles (1868-1977), former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines from 1967 to 1968[177]
* Bobbit Carlos (born 1957), former mayor (1995-2004) and representative (2004-2007)
* Danilo Concepcion, former youth sector representative to the Interim Batasang Pambansa (1978-1984), former Vice President for Legal Affairs of University of the Philippines, Dean of UP College of Law since 2011, and concurrently President of the University of the Philippines since 2017
* Glaiza de Castro (born 1988), actress and singer[178]
* Gerard "Gerry" Esplana (born 1966), former athlete (1993-2003), former member of Presto Tivolis, Santa Lucia Realtors and Shell Turbo Chargers, and former city councilor (2004-2013)
* Franzen Fajardo (born 1982), actor, TV host, and former reality show contestant
* Florentino V. Floro Jr. (born 1953), former judge
* Rex Gatchalian (born 1979), former mayor (2013-2022), representative (2007-2013, 2022-2023) and Secretary of Social Welfare and Development since 2023
* Win Gatchalian (born 1974), former mayor (2004-2013), representative (2001-2004, 2013-2016) and Senator of the Philippines since 2016
* Roberto "Bobby" Jose, member of the 1989 Petron Blaze Boosters Grand Slam team and was the PBA All Star during his rookie year
* Charee Pineda (born 1990), actress and city councilor since 2013
* Ignacio Santiago Sr., former mayor (1956-1959 and 1964-1967) of Valenzuela, then governor of Bulacan from 1968 to 1986[179]
* Pablo Santiago Sr. (died 1998), film director and producer
* Randy Santiago (born 1960), actor, television host, singer, songwriter, producer, director and entrepreneur
* Raymart Santiago (born 1973), action star and comedian
* Guillermo S. Santos (1915-1991), former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1977 to 1980[180]
* José Serapio, former mayor (1912-1917) and former governor of Bulacan (1900-1901)[181]
* Shalani Soledad (Shalani Soledad-Romulo) (born 1980), former city councilor (2004-2013) and TV personality
* Ford Valencia (born 1995), Pinoy Boyband Superstar winner, member of Boyband PH
* Pío Valenzuela (1869-1956), physician, patriot, writer and member of the Katipunan society, namesake of Valenzuela

## See also

[edit]

* Philippines portal

* Geography of Manila
* Greater Manila Area
* Imperial Manila
* List of parks in Manila
* List of populated places in Metro Manila
* List of renamed cities and municipalities in the Philippines
* Mega Manila
* Public transport in Manila
* Transportation in Metro Manila

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### Books

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* Alvarez, Santiago V.; Carolina, Paula; Malay, S. (1992), The Katipunan and the Revolution: Memoirs of a General, Ateneo de Manila University Press, ISBN 971-550-077-3 ISBN 978-971-550-077-7
* Arenas, Mar D.J. (1997), Valenzuela: Ang Bayani at ang Bayan (in Tagalog), Museo Valenzuela Foundation, Inc. & Valenzuela Historical and Cultural Society
* Blair, Emma H.; James Alexander Robertson (1906), The Philippine Islands, 1493–1898, McCullough Printing Company
* Duka, C. (2008), Struggle for Freedom' 2008 Ed., Rex Bookstore, Inc., ISBN 978-971-23-5045-0 ISBN 978-971-23-5045-0
* Landsberg, H.E. (1965), Advances in Geophysics, Volumes 1–11, Academic Press, ISBN 0-12-018811-2 ISBN 978-0-12-018811-6
* Minogue, Martin; Cariño, Ledivina V. (2006), Regulatory Governance in Developing Countries, Edward Elgar Publishing, ISBN 1-84542-612-6 ISBN 978-1-84542-612-5
* Sagmit (2007), The Filipino Moving Onward 5' 2007 Ed., Rex Bookstore, Inc., ISBN 978-971-23-4154-0 ISBN 978-971-23-4154-0
* Tiongson, Nicanor (2004), The Women of Malolos, Ateneo de Manila University Press, ISBN 971-550-467-1 ISBN 978-971-550-467-6
* Zaide, Sonia; Gregorio F. Zaide (1999), The Philippines: A Unique Nation, All Nations Publishing Co., ISBN 971-642-064-1 ISBN 978-971-642-064-7

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2,000,000 and more|

* Quezon City (3,084,270)

1,000,000–1,999,999|

* Manila (1,902,590)
* Davao City (1,848,947)
* Caloocan (1,712,945)
* Taguig (1,308,085)
* Zamboanga City (1,018,849)

500,000–999,999|

* Cebu City (965,332)
* Antipolo (913,712)
* Pasig (853,050)
* Dasmariñas (744,511)
* Cagayan de Oro (741,617)
* Valenzuela (725,173)
* General Santos (722,059)
* Parañaque (703,245)
* San Jose del Monte (685,688)
* Bacoor (661,381)
* Las Piñas (615,549)
* Bacolod (624,787)
* Biñan (584,479)
* Calamba (575,046)
* Muntinlupa (552,225)

200,000–499,999|

* Lapu-Lapu City (497,813)
* Angeles City (483,452)
* General Trias (482,453)
* Imus (481,949)
* Iloilo City (473,728)
* Marikina (471,323)
* Mandaluyong (465,902)
* Pasay (453,186)
* Santa Rosa (430,920)
* Tarlac City (401,892)
* Malabon (389,929)
* Lipa (387,392)
* Butuan (385,530)
* Cotabato City (383,383)
* San Fernando (Pampanga) (377,534)
* Baguio (368,426)
* Iligan (368,132)
* Cabuyao (365,202)
* Mandaue (364,482)
* Batangas City (358,267)
* San Pedro (348,968)
* Cabanatuan (343,672)
* Puerto Princesa (316,384)
* Makati (309,770)
* Mabalacat (306,594)
* San Pablo (300,166)
* Tagum (300,042)
* Lucena (280,331)
* Malolos (269,809)
* Olongapo (264,903)
* Talisay (Cebu) (263,832)
* Marawi (259,993)
* Tacloban (259,353)
* Navotas (252,878)
* Ormoc (238,545)
* Meycauayan (228,023)
* Trece Martires (227,892)
* Santo Tomas (226,772)
* Valencia (Bukidnon) (223,620)
* Panabo (211,242)
* Kabankalan (210,893)
* Legazpi (210,616)
* Naga (Camarines Sur) (210,545)
* San Carlos (Pangasinan) (208,330)
* Toledo (206,692)
* Pagadian (206,483)
* Koronadal (201,844)

100,000–199,999|

* Malaybalay (195,046)
* Bago (192,993)
* Digos (192,063)
* Calbayog (187,848)
* Sorsogon City (187,670)
* Roxas City (185,236)
* Surigao City (177,333)
* Dagupan (174,777)
* Baliwag (174,194)
* Tuguegarao (167,297)
* Ilagan (164,020)
* Cadiz (161,558)
* Danao (161,307)
* Kidapawan (160,864)
* San Jose (Nueva Ecija) (156,714)
* Sagay (152,543)
* Isabela (Basilan) (151,297)
* Santiago (150,313)
* Mati (148,672)
* Calapan (148,558)
* Urdaneta (145,935)
* Ozamiz (143,620)
* Cauayan (143,539)
* Dumaguete (142,171)
* Tabaco (140,779)
* Carcar (140,308)
* Gingoog (138,895)
* Naga (Cebu) (138,727)
* Silay ( 136,802)
* Dipolog (136,528)
* San Juan (Metro Manila) (134,312)
* San Carlos (Negros Occidental) (133,175)
* Gapan (129,610)
* Bayawan (126,744)
* San Fernando (La Union) (124,809)
* Tabuk (122,771)
* Ligao (119,779)
* Samal (Davao del Norte) (119,701)
* Himamaylan (117,286)
* Tacurong ( 116,945)
* Lamitan (116,652)
* Tayabas (115,318)
* Iriga (115,306)
* Baybay (114,708)
* Carmona (112,140)
* Laoag (112,117)
* Bayugan (110,313)
* Balanga (109,931)
* Talisay (Negros Occidental) (109,204)
* Catbalogan (107,896)
* Guihulngan (106,576)
* Tagbilaran (106,120)
* Masbate City (104,011)
* Alaminos (Pangasinan) (100,430)

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Largest cities in Luzon

PSA Census July 2024

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1 | Quezon City | National Capital Region | 3,084,270 | 11 | Bacoor | Calabarzon | 661,381
2 | Manila | National Capital Region | 1,902,590 | 12 | Las Piñas | National Capital Region | 615,549
3 | Caloocan | National Capital Region | 1,712,945 | 13 | Biñan | Calabarzon | 584,479
4 | Taguig | National Capital Region | 1,308,085 | 14 | Calamba | Calabarzon | 575,046
5 | Antipolo | Calabarzon | 913,712 | 15 | Muntinlupa | National Capital Region | 552,225
6 | Pasig | National Capital Region | 853,050 | 16 | Angeles | Central Luzon | 483,452
7 | Valenzuela | National Capital Region | 725,173 | 17 | General Trias | Calabarzon | 482,453
8 | Dasmariñas | Calabarzon | 744,511 | 18 | Imus | Calabarzon | 481,949
9 | Parañaque | National Capital Region | 703,245 | 19 | Marikina | National Capital Region | 471,323
10 | San Jose del Monte | Central Luzon | 685,688 | 20 | Mandaluyong | National Capital Region | 465,902

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*[±% p.a.]: Per annum growth rate. Executive Order 135 §6 states that for "census years" (years divisible by 10) the reference date would be May 1st, but for all other years, the reference date is to be the "middle of the year". This means that growth rates, although correct, are not necessarily simple year-on-year comparisons.
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