Polo, Valenzuela
Barangay in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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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]
Country
Philippines
PhilippinesZIP code
1444
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 | |
| 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 |
The barangay experiences extreme flood during rainy seasons.[3]
Festivals
Residents celebrate its fiesta every Easter Sunday.
Landmarks
Landmarks in Polo include Pulo Barangay Hall and the Pulo Public Market. While named after the old town of Polo, San Miguel Brewery Inc. - Polo Brewery is not located in Barangay Polo and is in Barangay Marulas of the same city.[4]
