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
Region	National Capital Region
City	Valenzuela
Congressional districts	Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
• Barangay Chairman	Joel S. Angeles
Area
• Total	39.60 km2 (15.29 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	3,443
• Density	87/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

External links

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• Valenzuela, Philippines official site

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