Malanday

Malanday
Barangay
Malanday

Location of Malanday in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district

Coordinates: 14°43′10″N 120°57′17″E / 14.71944°N 120.95472°E
Country  Philippines
Region National Capital Region
City Valenzuela City
Congressional districts Part of the 1st district of Valenzuela
Government
  Barangay Chairman Fortunato P. Aravilla, Jr.
Area
  Total 295.60 km2 (114.13 sq mi)
Population (2007)
  Total 14,875
  Density 50/km2 (130/sq mi)
ZIP code 1444
Area code(s) 2
Hearts of Jesus and Mary Parish Church of Malanday.

Malanday is a settlement and one of the constituent barangays in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines.

The namesake of Malanday is said to mean 'a bowl plate' in Filipino.[1]

Festivals

Residents celebrate the fiesta of Sto. Kristo every last Sunday of April.

PuLoNg

in grade 6 pupiL in A.F.E.S have a RECOLECTION in the Heart of Jesus and Marie Parish

Landmarks

Known landmarks include the Andres Fernando Elementary School, Malanday Market, Malanday Bus Terminal and the VSCA Cock Fighting Arena.

Calamity

In 2012, Malanday experienced great flooding heavy rains. As of Sunday, about 200 families remained in 13 evacuation centers in the city.[2]

References

  1. Valezuela; Malanday, Valenzuela Retrieved on September 22, 2012
  2. Melican, Nathaniel R. "2 more Valenzuela villages placed under state of calamity". The Philippine Daily Inquirer. The Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 24 October 2012.

External links

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