Arkong Bato | |
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 Stone arch and linear park | |
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  Arkong Bato Location of Arkong Bato in Metro Manila | |
| Coordinates:14°41′53″N120°57′3″E / 14.69806°N 120.95083°E /14.69806; 120.95083 | |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Region | National Capital Region |
| City | Valenzuela |
| Congressional districts | Part of the1st district of Valenzuela |
| Government | |
| • Barangay Chairman | AJ Feliciano |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.34 km2 (0.13 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 11,358 |
| • Density | 33,000/km2 (87,000/sq mi) |
| ZIP code | 1444 |
| Area code | 2 |
Arkong Bato (lit. 'Stone Arch') is one of the constituentbarangays in the city ofValenzuela,Metro Manila,Philippines.
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 inMalabon.[1] The notable stone arch was built during American rule in 1910, originally as a boundary marker betweenRizal andBulacan provinces, which Malabon and Valenzuela were once part of, respectively.[2]
Residents celebrate the Sta. Cruz fiesta every 3rd Sunday of May.[2]
Some of the landmarks of the barangay include the Arkong Bato Chapel and the statue of Delfin Belilia Navarese at Navarette Street.[2]
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