Arkong Bato

Arkong Bato (lit. 'Stone Arch') is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.

Arkong Bato
Barangay
Stone arch and linear park
Stone arch and linear park
Arkong Bato is located in Metro Manila
Arkong Bato
Arkong Bato
Location of Arkong Bato in Metro Manila
Coordinates: 14°41′53″N 120°57′3″E
Country Philippines
RegionNational Capital Region
CityValenzuela
Congressional districtsPart of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
 • Barangay ChairmanEduardo Urrutia[1]
Area
 • Total0.34 km2 (0.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total11,358
 • Density33,000/km2 (87,000/sq mi)
ZIP code
1444
Area code2

Arkong Bato is a historical barangay named after the famous stone arch landmark on Marcelo H. Del Pilar Street that demarcates its boundary with Barangays Panghulo and Santolan in Malabon.[2] The notable stone arch was built by the Americans in 1910, originally as a boundary marker between Rizal and Bulacan provinces, which Malabon and Valenzuela were once part of, respectively.[3]

Festivals

Residents celebrate the Sta. Cruz fiesta every 3rd Sunday of May.[3]

Landmarks

Some of the landmarks of the barangay include the Arkong Bato Chapel and the statue of Delfin Belilia Navarese at Navarette Street.[3]

References
  1. "Government Officials". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  2. "Valenzuela and its Stone Arch". The Urban Roamer. May 28, 2014. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  3. "Arkong Bato". City Government of Valenzuela. Retrieved January 31, 2023.


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