Arkong Bato is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Arkong Bato
Barangay
Stone arch
Arkong Bato Location of Arkong Bato in Metro Manila
Coordinates: 14°41′53″N 120°57′3″E
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
City	Valenzuela
Congressional districts	Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
• Barangay Chairman	Christina Marie M. Feliciano
Area
• Total	34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	8,632
• Density	250/km2 (650/sq mi)
ZIP code	1444
Area code(s)	2

Arkong Bato is a historical barangay named after the famous stone arch landmark that demarcates its boundary with Barangay Santolan in Malabon. The notable stone arch was built by the Americans in 1910, originally as a boundary marker between Rizal and Bulacan provinces, which Malabon and Valenzuela were once part of, respectively.[1]

Festivals

Residents celebrate the Sta. Cruz fiesta every 3rd Sunday of May.[1]

Landmarks

Some of the landmarks of the barangay include the Arkong Bato Chapel and the statue of Delfin Belilia Navarese at Navarette Street.[1]

References

External links

• Valenzuela, Philippines official site

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