Karuhatan | |
Settlement Type: | Barangay |
Pushpin Map: | Philippines Valenzuela 2nd |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location of Karuhatan in the 2nd 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 2nd district of Valenzuela |
Leader Title: | Barangay Chairman |
Leader Name: | Martell Soledad (Acting) |
Area Total Km2: | 1.9060 |
Population As Of: | 2010 |
Population Total: | 37748 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
Postal Code: | 1441 |
Area Code: | 2 |
Coordinates: | 14.6883°N 120.9761°W |
Karuhatan is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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.
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.