Isla, Valenzuela

{{Short description|Barangay in Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, Philippines}}

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| settlement_type = Barangay

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| image_caption = Isla Barangay Hall

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|pushpin_map_caption = Location of Isla in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district

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|subdivision_type1 = Region

|subdivision_name1 = National Capital Region

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|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

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

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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.Valenzuela; [http://www.valenzuela.gov.ph/index.php/the_city/barangays/Isla Isla, Valenzuela] Retrieved on September 22, 2012

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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