Veinte Reales

Viente Reales
Barangay
Viente Reales Location of Veinte Reales in the 1st Valenzuela legislative district
Coordinates: 14°42′56″N 120°57′58″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, Shie Eleuterio, Kisha Ancheta, Rodelio Lucero, Vic Felix, Onie Lumacad and Willy Padilla
Area
• Total	1.9290 km2 (0.7448 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	17,800
• Density	9,200/km2 (24,000/sq mi)
ZIP code	1444
Area code	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.

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 home furnitures, steel, plastics, wire, fish balls, packaging and rubber products. Flexo Manufacturing Corporation, Meralco and Innovative are among the companies that are located in this barangay

Landmarks

Famous landmarks in Veinte Reales include the Parish of the Risen Lord Church, Valenzuela Memorial Park, Lena Basketball Court and Bernabe Basketball Court.

External links

• Valenzuela, Philippines official site