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Valenzuela, Philippines

Valenzuela
Highly Urbanized City
City of Valenzuela
Montage of Valenzuela. Clockwise from top-left: Hall of Justice; Pío Valenzuela Residence; People's Park; San Diego de Alcala Church; Valenzuela City Hall
Montage of Valenzuela. Clockwise from top-left: Hall of Justice; Pío Valenzuela Residence; People's Park; San Diego de Alcala Church; Valenzuela City Hall
Flag of Valenzuela
Flag
Official seal of Valenzuela
Seal
Nickname(s): "Vibrant City"
Anthem: "Himig Valenzuela" ("Valenzuela Hymn")
Location within Metro Manila
Location within Metro Manila
Valenzuela is located in Philippines
Valenzuela
Valenzuela
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 14°42′N 120°59′E / 14.7°N 120.98°E / 14.7; 120.98Coordinates: 14°42′N 120°59′E / 14.7°N 120.98°E / 14.7; 120.98
Country Philippines
Region National Capital Region
(Third district)
Province None
Legislative districts 1st and 2nd
Established November 12, 1623
Cityhood February 14, 1998
Founded by Juan Taranco and Juan Monsod
Barangays 33
Government
 • Type Strong mayor-council government (LGU)
 • Representatives
 • Mayor Rexlon T. Gatchalian (NPC)
 • Vice mayor Lorena C. Natividad-Borja (NPC)
Area
 • City 45.75 km2 (17.66 sq mi)
Area rank 119th of 145 cities
Elevation 38 m (125 ft)
Population (2015 census)
 • City 620,422
 • Rank 13th of 145 cities
 • Density 14,000/km2 (35,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Valenzuelano, Valenzuelaño
Time zone PHT (UTC+8)
ZIP code 1440–48; 1469; 0550; 0560
Area code +63 (0)02
Spoken languages Tagalog, English, Chinese, Spanish and other regional languages
Website www.valenzuela.gov.ph
Valenzuela
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Source: BBC Weather (Manila)