Karuhatan is one of the constituent

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s in the city of Valenzuela, Metro Manila,

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. Karuhatan is derived from the word "kaduhatan" meaning the " duhat" fruit tree or black plum. Around 40,000 residents live in this 190.6 hectare barangay.Valezuela
Karuhatan, Valenzuela
Retrieved on September 22, 2012 It is also the Central Business District of the City since most businesses in the city are centered here and where the City Proper is exactly located.

Landmarks

Famous landmarks include

SM City Valenzuela SM City Valenzuela is a shopping mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest retail and mall operator in the Philippines. It is located along MacArthur Highway, Barangay Karuhatan, Valenzuela City. Opened on October 28, 2005, it is ...

, The City Government Center Complex (City Hall, Police Station, Valenzuela Town Center, People's Park), Telecom Training Institute, Karuhatan Jeepney Market, South Supermarket, Valenzuela Public Cemetery and the

Valenzuela City General Hospital Valenzuela Medical Center, formerly known as the Valenzuela General Hospital, is a government healthcare centre and hospital in Karuhatan, Valenzuela, Metro Manila, Philippines The Philippines (; fil, Pilipinas, links=no), officially th ...

. Karuhatan is the most used company of

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s for years.

References

External links

Valenzuela, Philippines official site
Barangays of Metro Manila Valenzuela, Metro Manila {{MetroManila-geo-stub