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

Karuhatan
Barangay
Karuhatan Barangay Hall
Karuhatan Location of Karuhatan in the 2nd Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°41′18″N 120°58′34″E
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
City	Valenzuela
Congressional districts	Part of the 2nd district of Valenzuela
Government
• Barangay Chairman	Martell Soledad ( Acting )
Area
• Total	1.9060 km2 (0.7359 sq mi)
Population  (2010)
• Total	37,748
• Density	20,000/km2 (51,000/sq mi)
ZIP code	1441
Area code(s)	2

Karuhatan is derived from the word "kaduhatan" meaning the "duhat" fruit tree or black plum. Around 40,000 residents live in this 190.6 hectare barangay.[1]

It is also the Central Business District of the City since most businesses in the city are centered here and where the City Proper is exactly located.

Landmarks

Famous landmarks include SM City Valenzuela, The City Government Center Complex (City Hall, Police Station, Valenzuela Town Center, People's Park), Telecom Training Institute, Karuhatan Jeepney Market, South Supermarket, Valenzuela Public Cemetery and the Valenzuela City General Hospital. Karuhatan is the most used company of taxis for years.

References

External links

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• Valenzuela, Philippines official site

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