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Component city in Bulacan, Philippines
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Meycauayan is a city in Bulacan, outside the limits of Metro Manila.
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One of the stations of the old Manila-Dagupan railway, it also witnessed one of the battles of the Philippine-American War. The station building stands until today, but is slowly crumbling and the station interior is closed to the public. A new station for the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) is undergoing construction as of 2026 beside this station, alongside the restoration of the older structure.
San Francisco de Assisi Parish Church
This church was built in 1578, originally in barangay Bahay Pare, but was moved to its present location due to attacks from the indigenous Aeta (Negritos). The church survived the Philippine Revolution and World War II, but was destroyed by a fire in 1949 and rebuilt in 1953. It has managed to retain its Baroque facade and belltower, which is connected to the building through an elevated walkway. In front of the church is the Meycauayan Tree, a century-old acacia tree that is also a landmark of the city.
This annual festival is being hosted by the City Government of Meycauayan. The festivities include street dancing using bamboos as major props and ornamentals. It depicts the city's local culture and historical outlook.
Mostly Filipino dishes.
Apartment-style rooms. Has a coffee shop on top, but items at inflated prices.
It's a small mall but packed with a lot of different shops like Jollibee, a noodle house, some food stalls, Pandayan Bookstore, Puregold, donut shops, and a lot of tiangge and gadget stores at the second floor. They even have the Pound for Pound gym inside and some beauty shops.
Department store.
Public transportation
Buses terminate at Malanday in Valenzuela, and transfers to jeepneys are available. There are many jeepneys between Malinta in Valenzuela and other towns in Bulacan.
By car
North Luzon Expressway (NLEX, or E1), passes east of the city's downtown, with one exit at the residential and industrial barangay of Malhacan, officially listed as Meycauayan Exit.
Jeepneys connect Meycauayan city proper with the neighborhood of Santo Niño to the east, passing through the overpass at NLEX Meycauayan Exit and making a stop at Meycauayan City Common Terminal.
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