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The average price (2016) of a house and lot for sale in Caloocan is PHP 2,930,000. |
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The population of Caloocan is 1,583,978 according to the 2015 census. It is the third most populous city of Metro Manila after Quezon City and the city of Manila. |
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Caloocan is served by many important transport infrastructures. Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)—Metro Manila’s busiest and most important thoroughfare—starts in the Monumento area of Caloocan. Meanwhile, LRT-1 has two stations in the city: 5th Avenue and the Monumento Station. |
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The city has a number of colleges and universities, the most well known are the University of Caloocan City and Manila Central University. Other educational institutions include the University of the East Caloocan, World Citi Colleges, and ABE International Business College. |
Caloocan is a highly urbanized city and one of the 16 cities that make up Metro Manila. Its population is approximately 1.4 million (as of 2010), making it the country’s third-largest city. With 188 barangays in which to search for a house for sale, Caloocan has a wealth of options for homeseekers.
The city has two parts that are separated by Valenzuela City and Quezon City. The southern portion of Caloocan although smaller is more urbanized, while the northern part is a mix of suburban and rural areas. The city is a part of the conurbation known as CAMANAVA, which also includes the cities of Malabon, Navotas, and Valenzuela.
The city is important as well as historically interesting because it was the operational center of the Katipunan, a secret society that was highly influential in starting the Philippine Revolution against Spanish occupation. This rich history makes buying a house & lot for sale in Caloocan City all the more alluring.
Offering more than just numerous barangays in which to find a house and lot for sale, Caloocan also provides the following benefits to its residents:
The city has many private and parochial schools. In addition to the University of Caloocan, the only public university in the city, there are several other private and parochial schools, such as the University of the East and the Manila Central University.
There are several important landmarks and attractions in Caloocan. The Bonifacio Monument is perhaps the most recognizable landmark in the city. It is located at the intersection of the MacArthur Highway and Samson Road, and is dedicated to Andrés Bonifacio, the “father of the Philippine Revolution.” It was designed by the 1973 National Artist of the Philippines, sculptor Guillermo Tolentino.
Shopping and commercial centers are found in abundance. In addition to the city’s many shopping malls, such as the Victory Central Mall, Araneta Square, and the SM Hypermarket, there are also many commercial streets. These include P. Zamora Street, A. Mabini Street, and Ninth and Tenth avenues.
The city’s roads and public transit systems provide superb transportation links. Within the city, there are several transportation options for residents with and without personal access to a car. The LRT Line 1, the Philippines National Railways, Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, and the North Luzon Expressway make getting around the city and the National Capital Region extremely easy and efficient.
