Socorro, Quezon City
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| Nickname(s): Cubao | ||
 Map showing Socorro in Quezon City |
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| Coordinates: 14°37′04.3″N 121°03′20.7″E / 14.617861°N 121.055750°ECoordinates: 14°37′04.3″N 121°03′20.7″E / 14.617861°N 121.055750°E | ||
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 Philippines
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| Region | National Capital Region | |
| City | Quezon City | |
| District | 3rd District | |
| Established | November 6, 1961 | |
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| • Type | Barangay council | |
| • Barangay Captain | Jose "Joey" O. de Guzman | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 115.6968 ha (285.8930 acres) | |
| Population (2010) | ||
| • Total | 21,747 | |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+8) | |
| ZIP Code | 1109 | |
| Area code(s) | 02 | |
Socorro (PSGC: 137404115) is a barangay located in Cubao in the third district of Quezon City, Philippines. As of 2010 census, it has a population of 21,747 people.
Socorro is home to Araneta Center and Smart Araneta Coliseum, one of the largest indoor arenas in the world.
Socorro, derived from a Portuguese-Spanish word "", which means "" or "relief", is named after its patron saint, Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
Barrio Socorro was established on November 6, 1961, pursuant to city ordinance no. 61-4883, signed and issued by Norberto S. Amoranto, then mayor of Quezon City. It was created as a barangay on September 21, 1974, pursuant to Presidential decree no. 557 of President Ferdinand Marcos, 'declaring all barrios in the Philippines as barangays'. By the enactment of Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code), the barangay was given more powers, duties, and responsibilities as the most basic government unit.
Socorro is located in the southeastern section of Quezon City. It is bounded to the north by Aurora Boulevard (R-6), separating it from Brgy. E. Rodriguez; to the south by Bonny Serrano Avenue, separating it from Camp Aguinaldo; to the east by 15th Avenue, separating it from Brgy. San Roque; and to the west by EDSA (C-4), separating it from Brgys. San Martin de Porres and Bagong Lipunan ng Crame. The area has a total of 115.6968 ha.
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