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

Isla
Barangay
Isla Barangay Hall
Isla
Location of Isla in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°42′14″N 120°57′09″E
Country Philippines
RegionNational Capital Region
CityValenzuela
Congressional districtsPart of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
  Barangay ChairmanJoel S. Angeles
Area
  Total39.60 km2 (15.29 sq mi)
Population
 (2007)
  Total3,443
  Density87/km2 (230/sq mi)
ZIP code
1444
Area code(s)2

In Filipino, the word "Isla" means "Island". The namesake of Isla came from its natural geography where it is surrounded by rivers and fishery ponds. Nasing Santiago, the youngest mayor of Valenzuela and former governor of Malolos, Bulacan, used to hold residence in Isla.[1]


Festivals


Residents celebrate the fiesta of Sta. Cruz, their patron saint, every last Saturday of April.


Landmarks


Landmarks in Isla include the Sta. Cruz Chapel, Isla Elementary School, the Island Pavilion Resort and Restaurante Pontemar.


References


  1. Valezuela; Isla, Valenzuela Retrieved on September 22, 2012






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