Isla, Valenzuela

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Isla
Barangay
Isla is located in 1st Legislative district of Valenzuela, Philippines
Isla
Isla
Location of Isla in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district
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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

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

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Facade, Barangay Hall

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 take 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

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