Karuhatan Explained

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.

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.

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Notes and References

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