Veinte Reales

Veinte Reales
Barangay
Veinte Reales Location of Veinte Reales in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°42′56″N 120°57′58″E / 14.71556°N 120.96611°E
Country	Philippines
Region	National Capital Region
City	Valenzuela
Congressional districts	Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
• Barangay Chairman	Pio San Diego Jr.
• Barangay Councilors	Jojit Sanchez, Remy Padilla Jay Luces, Vic Felix, Sol Santiago, Erick Francisco and Rodelio Lucero
Area
• Total	1.9290 km^2 (0.7448 sq mi)
Population (2007)
• Total	17,800
• Density	9,200/km^2 (24,000/sq mi)
ZIP code	1444
Area code(s)	2

Veinte Reales is one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila in the Philippines. The barangay is home to industrial factories of wire, fishball, packaging and rubber products.^[1]

Etymology

The origin of the name Veinte Reales came from a legend that their ancestors paid "veinte reales" or twenty reales (2.50 pesos) for the land to the Spaniards during the Spanish occupation of the Philippines. Another legend was that there was a magic well that contains delicious water that can quickly heal any sickness. But in order for you to drink it, you must pay Veinte Reales (20 reales).

Education

Facade, Barangay Hall

The barangay has two public educational facilities for elementary - Tugatog Elementary School and Paltok Elementary School.

Economy

The barangay is home to industrial factories of wire, fish balls, packaging and rubber products.^[1]

Landmarks

Famous landmarks in Veinte Reales include the Valenzuela Memorial Park.

References

1. "Veinte Reales". Tayo na, Valenzuela! Official Website of Valenauela. Retrieved on 2014-12-21.

External links

• Valenzuela, Philippines official site