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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
RegionNational Capital Region
CityValenzuela
Congressional districtsPart of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
  Barangay ChairmanChristina Marie M. Feliciano
Area
  Total34.40 km2 (13.28 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
  Total8,632
  Density250/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


  1. Valezuela; Arkong Bato, Valenzuela Retrieved on September 22, 2012






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