Isla, Valenzuela Explained

Isla
Settlement Type:Barangay
Mapsize:300px
Pushpin Map:Philippines Valenzuela 1st
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Isla in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:National Capital Region
Subdivision Type2:City
Subdivision Name2:Valenzuela
Subdivision Type3:Congressional districts
Subdivision Name3:Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Leader Title1:Barangay
Chairman
Leader Name1:Roberto G. Morelos (2023)
Leader Title2:Barangay
Councilors
Leader Name2:Arnold Morelos, Aram Fajardo,Avelino Alberto Angeles. Jr., Paolo Dizon, Evelyn Lucena Angeles, Ramil Cerda, Edwin San Juan
Area Total Km2:39.60
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:5,160
Population Density Km2:auto
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:1444
Area Code:2
Coordinates:14.7039°N 120.9525°W

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

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Notes and References

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