Poblacion
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Poblacion, sometimes abbreviated as Pob., is a term used in the Philippines to refer to the administrative center, downtown, old town, or commercial area of a city or municipality. It may consist of a
Plaza Rizal in Biñan's poblacion
Old photo of Lingayen Church and the town plaza (foreground)
Balanga city plaza showing the church
The población of Loboc, Bohol, showing structures typical to most town centres: the plaza, town hall, gazebo, and arena
Purok
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A purok is an informal division within a barangay in the Philippines. While not officially considered a local government unit, a purok often serves as a unit for delivering services and administration
Welcome arch of a purok